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Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, China from $492

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Shanghai are usually found in October or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$827

One-way from

$513

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,295
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 19/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($524 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 April 2025.

Thu 23/1022:25AKL - PVG
2 stops48h 45mChina Southern
Sat 8/1118:00PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$809
Mon 19/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Wed 28/506:40PVG - AKL
1 stop31h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/4$827
Wed 21/520:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 29/508:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/4$892
Wed 28/506:00AKL - SHA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/618:10SHA - AKL
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$897
Wed 10/921:25AKL - SHA
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Fri 24/1014:50SHA - AKL
1 stop20h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 12/4$948
Tue 13/515:55AKL - PVG
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/512:20PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$990
Wed 28/513:25AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/613:20SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/4$996
Tue 20/513:25AKL - PVG
1 stop25h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/512:20PVG - AKL
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4$1,005
Sun 18/519:30AKL - PVG
2 stops19h 20mChina Airlines
Mon 26/519:50PVG - AKL
2 stops18h 10mChina Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,188
Tue 20/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 26/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$1,192
Tue 25/1120:30AKL - PVG
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Wed 14/114:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 25mAir China
Deal found 11/4$1,360
Sun 18/521:45AKL - SHA
2 stops23h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 24/512:30SHA - AKL
3 stops26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/4$1,763

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 13 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/5

06:40-18:05

1 stop31h 25m

$827

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/5

20:45-22:55

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/5

08:30-18:10

1 stop29h 40m

$892

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/5

06:00-22:40

2 stops20h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/6

18:10-19:35

2 stops21h 25m

$897

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

21:25-22:20

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/6

14:50-15:35

1 stop20h 45m

$926

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

21:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/8

06:55-15:35

1 stop28h 40m

$993

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/5

13:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/6

13:20-11:40

1 stop18h 20m

$996

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

13:25-11:05

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

12:20-11:40

1 stop19h 20m

$1,005

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

06:15-23:55

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

13:25-09:50

1 stop16h 25m

$1,019

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

21:00-05:30

Nonstop12h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/9

00:15-15:45

Nonstop11h 30m

$1,170

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

19:30-10:50

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

19:50-18:00

2 stops18h 10m

$1,188

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

The most flights from AKL to CN2 are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 13 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Auckland to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Hainan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
438 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Auckland to Shanghai, you will be flying from Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 17.9 km from the centre of the city. Auckland Intl is the only Auckland airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 7 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Auckland Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai round-trip?

    Hainan Airlines, at $827, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Cathay Pacific. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $513 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $777 and Hainan Airlines from $948 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Shanghai?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Shanghai are LATAM Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%) and Air New Zealand (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,025 for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is $481 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at $734.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Shanghai?

    Of the flights from Auckland to Shanghai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Guangzhou. Auckland to Shanghai flights stop in Shenzhen the next most.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Shanghai flights?

    Auckland to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Haikou the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai

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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$395Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$445Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$478Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$514Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$642Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$832Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$946Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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