Excellent fares have popped up from Auckland to Hong Kong on Hainan Airlines, with economy class starting from just $1,081 return and business class from $4,424 return.
Hainan Airlines, China’s largest privately-owned carrier, offers a solid alternative to the usual suspects on this route. As a member of the HNA Group, they operate a modern fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A330s on international routes. The airline has been consistently rated as a Skytrax 5-star airline since 2011, putting them in the same league as Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.
For those considering business class, Hainan’s offering stands out with fully lie-flat beds in a 1-2-1 configuration on their 787s, ensuring direct aisle access for all passengers. Their business class hard product often surpasses what you’ll find on Air New Zealand’s older 777s or Cathay Pacific’s regional aircraft on this route. The soft product includes Chinese and Western meal options, with a focus on fresh ingredients and presentation that rivals premium carriers.
Worth noting that Hainan Airlines has codeshare agreements with several airlines including Virgin Australia. While not part of any major alliance, they maintain partnerships that can be useful for earning and redeeming points through various programs.
For transit times and connections, check minimumconnectiontime.com to ensure your layovers meet requirements, particularly if you’re connecting through Hainan’s Shenzhen hub.
Auckland - Hong Kong return on Hainan Airlines
Dates: 17 Jul 26 - 27 Aug 26
| Return Price | Travel Dates |
|---|---|
| $1081 | 17 Jul to 15 Aug |
| $1081 | 22 Jul to 20 Aug |
| $1081 | 24 Jul to 22 Aug |
| $1081 | 26 Jul to 15 Aug |
| $1081 | 29 Jul to 27 Aug |
| $1204 | 31 Jul to 22 Aug |
| $1081 | 5 Aug to 25 Aug |
| $1081 | 7 Aug to 27 Aug |
- Cheapest :$1081 return
Auckland - Hong Kong return on Hainan Airlines in Business Class
Dates: 15 Jul 26 - 5 Nov 26
| Return Price | Travel Dates |
|---|---|
| $4684 | 15 Jul to 1 Aug |
| $4684 | 22 Jul to 8 Aug |
| $4684 | 24 Jul to 1 Aug |
| $4684 | 26 Jul to 6 Aug |
| $4424 | 29 Jul to 27 Aug |
| $4424 | 31 Jul to 29 Aug |
| $4682 | 2 Aug to 25 Aug |
| $4424 | 5 Aug to 25 Aug |
| $4424 | 7 Aug to 27 Aug |
| $4682 | 9 Aug to 29 Aug |
| $4681 | 11 Oct to 22 Oct |
| $4677 | 18 Oct to 31 Oct |
| $4677 | 23 Oct to 5 Nov |
- Cheapest :$4424 return
Summary:
Auckland - Hong Kong return (17 Jul 26 - 27 Aug 26) from $1081 return
Auckland - Hong Kong return in Business Class (15 Jul 26 - 5 Nov 26) from $4424 return
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Keep in mind that (at least in my last experience in 2020) Hainan business class is NOT suitable for folks over 180~cm if you want to get any sleep - there's simply not enough room to lie completely flat, causing your knees to buckle and hit the top of the "tunnel".