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Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, China from $387

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Shanghai are usually found in October or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$833

One-way from

$387

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,364
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 6/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/322:40AKL - PVG
1 stop16h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 15/311:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$833
Mon 1/921:25AKL - PVG
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Wed 10/906:55PVG - AKL
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$836
Mon 1/921:25AKL - SHA
2 stops24h 55mChina Southern
Wed 10/909:50SHA - AKL
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1$838
Mon 24/212:00AKL - PVG
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/311:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$842
Thu 24/421:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 14/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$933
Mon 24/206:00AKL - SHA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/309:00SHA - AKL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$936
Sun 23/223:55AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/314:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$991
Mon 24/214:55AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/313:35SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,004
Mon 20/114:55AKL - PVG
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/311:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1$1,040
Thu 24/419:30AKL - PVG
2 stops19h 20mChina Airlines
Thu 15/512:05PVG - AKL
2 stops25h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,186
Tue 28/123:55AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 20mAir China
Mon 3/314:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 25mAir China
Deal found 17/1$1,437
Thu 17/419:30AKL - SHA
1 stop18h 30mAir China
Sat 26/418:30SHA - AKL
1 stop19h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/1$2,072

Find flights from Auckland to Shanghai within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

22:40-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/3

11:35-18:40

1 stop26h 05m

$833

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

12:00-15:15

1 stop32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/3

11:35-18:40

1 stop26h 05m

$842

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/4

21:25-09:25

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/5

16:50-15:35

1 stop18h 45m

$922

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/4

21:00-05:30

Nonstop12h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/5

00:15-15:45

Nonstop11h 30m

$933

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/3

09:00-18:40

1 stop28h 40m

$936

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/2

23:55-07:15

Nonstop12h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/3

14:15-06:40

Nonstop11h 25m

$991

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/5

21:25-20:30

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/6

21:55-15:35

1 stop37h 40m

$993

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

14:55-15:20

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/3

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,004

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/1

14:55-10:10

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/2

09:30-09:40

1 stop19h 10m

$1,040

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/4

19:30-10:50

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/5

12:05-18:00

2 stops25h 55m

$1,186

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 88 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 17 January 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from AKL to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Auckland to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, Air New Zealand and China Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.5
Good
823 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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. 8 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 $833, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and China Eastern. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 24% 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 $387 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $521 and Cathay Pacific from $531 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 (93%), China Eastern (93%) and Air New Zealand (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay $5,372 for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is $537 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at $638.

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

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

  • 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 8 airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai

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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$411Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$497Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$508Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$535Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,003Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,100Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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