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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$739	Hainan 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 28 — Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Auckland is currently $739
Cheapest one-way flight	$420	Hainan 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Auckland is currently $420
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,183	Air New Zealand Nonstop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Auckland is currently $1,183
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,556	Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Auckland is currently $1,556
Cheapest business class flights	$2,426	Hainan 1 stop 31 hr Sun, May 31 — Sat, Jun 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Auckland is currently $2,426

Fastest flight	11 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Auckland takes 11 hr 25 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 Shanghai to Auckland is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $560–860
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $910–1,300

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Auckland

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $1,050–1,700

9 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - AKL Every day

13 weekly connecting flights

SHA - AKL Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $1,183

Typical price: $1,150–2,250

6 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - AKL Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
China Southern

from $754

Typical price: $880–1,600

107 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - AKL Every day
Air China

46 weekly connecting flights

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

from $981

Typical price: $970–2,050

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - AKL Every day
Hainan

from $739

Typical price: $700–1,500

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - AKL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

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 30 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Auckland

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Auckland are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $560 to $860.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $739. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $420.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $1,183, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $754, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $981, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $739, flying from May 28 to Jun 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Auckland starts at $739 from Thu, May 28 to Fri, Jun 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $420 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

11 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Auckland.

Auckland has a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall May–Dec. Most visitors arrive during summer and fall (Nov–Apr). Hotels can also be crowded during the school holidays (Jun–Jul and Sep–Oct). Popular events include Waitangi Day (Feb 6), commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; the Auckland Cup horse race (Mar); the Pasifika Festival, honoring Pacific Island cultures (Mar); Matariki, the Maori New Year (Jun–Jul); and New Zealand Fashion Week (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Auckland.
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 Shanghai to Auckland 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 Shanghai to Auckland.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 9 nonstop flights and 13 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 107 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Auckland are:

Air New Zealand offers 6 nonstop flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Air China offers 46 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Cathay Pacific offers 39 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Hainan offers 39 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $739. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $420.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $1,183, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $754, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $981, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Auckland is $739, flying from May 28 to Jun 12.

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

There are 9 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Air New Zealand direct flights from Shanghai to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Auckland at price $1,556 is offered by Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

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

There are 9 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Air New Zealand direct flights from Shanghai to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Auckland start at $1,183 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Auckland, 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 Shanghai and Auckland start at $2,426 from Sun, May 31 to Sat, Jun 13 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Auckland start at $739 from Thu, May 28 to Fri, Jun 12.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Auckland, 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 Shanghai and Auckland starts at $1,556 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Auckland at price $1,556 is offered by Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Auckland, 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.