This fare is with Hainan Airlines in Business Class, departing from Auckland. Hainan is one of the few carriers to hold a Skytrax 5-Star Airline rating, and it was ranked 10th in the world in the 2025 Skytrax World's Top 10 Airlines. Full details of the airline and its network are in our Hainan Airlines airline guide.
Hainan is not part of a global airline alliance, instead operating its own network with selected codeshares. As a full-service carrier, the Business Class fare includes checked baggage, meals and inflight entertainment.
These flights transit in Haikou, China (HAK) rather than routing through the Middle East. For an overview of the airport and its connection times, see Haikou Meilan International Airport on MinimumConnectionTime.com. Connection requirements vary by itinerary, so check the minimum connection time against your booking before you travel.
About the Destination
Milan is northern Italy's business and design capital, and a strong base for the rest of the region. The Gothic Duomo and the glass-roofed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II anchor the centre, the Brera district holds the Pinacoteca and the city's best browsing, and Leonardo's The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie is a UNESCO World Heritage site that needs booking well ahead. The Navigli canal district is the place for an evening aperitivo, and Lake Como is around an hour away by train for a day trip. See YesMilano's official visitor information for attractions, neighbourhoods and getting around.
Auckland to Milan
Business Class return fares start at $5861 for travel from 8 Oct 2026 to 26 Mar 2027, with the best-value dates clustered through November, December and February.
Summary
The cheapest verified fare is $5861 return in Business Class, travelling from 22 Feb to 5 Mar.
Fares were available at the time of posting and may change.
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Btw Hainan Airlines also offer counter and inflight cabin upgrades. I remember they offered from AKL and Hainan 5500 RMB (1300NZD) upgrade to business one way. I am not sure if you get extra baggage if you upgrade at counter but certainly not when on board.
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