Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Shanghai (AKL - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$430	China Southern 1 stop 37 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Shanghai is currently $430
Cheapest one-way flight	$295	XiamenAir, Qantas 2 stops 21 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Shanghai is currently $295
Cheapest nonstop flights	$839	Air New Zealand Nonstop 13 hr Sat, May 23 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Auckland to Shanghai is currently $839
Last-minute weekend getaway	$730	Hainan 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Shanghai is currently $730
Cheapest business class flights	$1,712	Hainan 1 stop 23 hr Fri, May 15 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Auckland to Shanghai is currently $1,712

Fastest flight	12 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Auckland to Shanghai takes 12 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $490–640
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $880–1,450

Popular airlines from Auckland to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $890–1,600

9 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - PVG Every day

8 weekly connecting flights

AKL - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $839

Typical price: $1,000–2,300

7 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - PVG Every day
China Southern

from $430

Typical price: $820–1,550

98 weekly connecting flights

AKL - PVG, SHA Every day
Air China

71 weekly connecting flights

AKL - PVG, SHA Every day
Hainan

from $487

Typical price: $590–1,200

37 weekly connecting flights

AKL - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cathay Pacific

from $663

Typical price: $700–1,900

24 weekly connecting flights

AKL - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $490 to $640.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $430. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir, Qantas from $295.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $839, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $430, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $487, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $663, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Shanghai starts at $430 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $295 and departs on Wed, May 13.

12 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Auckland to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Auckland to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Auckland to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Auckland to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 9 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 98 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai are:

Air New Zealand offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 71 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Hainan offers 37 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Cathay Pacific offers 24 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Auckland and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $430. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir, Qantas from $295.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $839, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $430, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $487, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Auckland to Shanghai is $663, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

China Eastern and Air New Zealand fly direct from Auckland to Shanghai.

There are 9 China Eastern direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Shanghai at price $730 is offered by Hainan from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

China Eastern and Air New Zealand fly direct from Auckland to Shanghai.

There are 9 China Eastern direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Auckland and Shanghai start at $839 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, Jun 5 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Auckland and Shanghai start at $1,712 from Fri, May 15 to Thu, May 28 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Shanghai start at $430 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Auckland and Shanghai starts at $730 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Hainan.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Shanghai at price $730 is offered by Hainan from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.