Auckland ⛰️ at £481 rtn

Premium Deal Alert: 14 March 2025

Woah, this will wake you up on a Friday!

Return flights to Auckland under £500 rtn, just in time for a hike to spot fiery autumn foliage across the North Island.

The catch is you'll have a 12-hour layover in Shanghai on the way there. Thankfully it looks like you'll be landing at about midday, and leaving just after midnight, so no need to fork out for a hotel stay. Instead, you'll have enough time to leave the airport, spend the afternoon and grab some dinner in town, and then head back for your flight.

Here's a layover guide for Shanghai that'll talk you through how to get to the city and back.

Taking off

Routes

To:

Auckland (AKL) - £481 (w/bag, layover)

From:

London Gatwick (LGW)

Details

Travel Dates

May-June

Airline

China Eastern

Standard Fare

£700+ (incl. bag)

Bags & Fees

Full-sized cabin bag and 2 checked bags included.

Book by

A day or two.

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Finding trips

Step

1. We recommend Google Flights to find these trips because it has an easy-to-use calendar tool to browse dates and fares. See an example itinerary by pressing the blue button below.

Select one of the date boxes to expand the calendar view and see fares for each departure date. The fares shown will update if you pick a longer or shorter trip - trying different lengths can reveal more options.

Once you find dates at the cheapest price, select the outbound and return flights to see booking options. You can book with an Online Travel Agency for the lowest price, or go directly with the airline.

👀 Important: If you'd rather book with the airline for peace of mind, the price is in the £520s, which is still decent for this route. You will have to book in USD to find these prices, so read our guide on booking in a different currency here.

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