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$427 Find cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai (AKL-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Auckland to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:25 - 22:10AKL-SHA
28h 45m1 stop
13:50 - 15:35SHA-AKL
21h 45m1 stop
$652China Southern
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
20:50 - 15:10AKL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
20:30 - 18:10PVG-AKL
17h 40m1 stop
$687Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 13 Jun
21:25 - 11:25AKL-SHA
18h 00m1 stop
11:50 - 15:35SHA-AKL
23h 45m1 stop
$702China Southern
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
20:50 - 09:40AKL-SHA
16h 50m1 stop
08:30 - 18:10SHA-AKL
29h 40m1 stop
Thu, 1 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
22:40 - 06:55AKL-PVG
12h 15mdirect
14:15 - 05:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$903Air China
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
22:40 - 06:55AKL-PVG
12h 15mdirect
14:15 - 05:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$926Air China
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
07:30 - 22:40AKL-SHA
19h 10m2 stops
16:10 - 18:55SHA-AKL
22h 45m2 stops
Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
21:00 - 05:30AKL-PVG
12h 30mdirect
00:15 - 15:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$1,063China Eastern
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Thu, 23 May - Wed, 12 Jun
10:10 - 22:05AKL-PVG
15h 55m1 stop
08:40 - 11:55PVG-AKL
23h 15m1 stop
$1,144Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
21:00 - 05:30AKL-PVG
12h 30mdirect
00:15 - 16:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$1,186China Eastern
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Mon, 2 Sep - Tue, 22 Oct

Flights from Auckland to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Auckland to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Auckland to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Auckland to Shanghai cost $391 and was between Auckland and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Auckland to Hangzhou. The average price for a return flight for this route is $888.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Auckland to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Shanghai, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Shanghai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Auckland to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Shanghai is May, where tickets cost $872 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,750 and $1,668 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Auckland to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Shanghai, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, China Southern offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $427. KAYAK users also found Auckland to Shanghai return flights on China Southern from $652 and on Hainan Airlines from $687.

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Shanghai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Auckland to Shanghai.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Auckland to Shanghai. They are Air New Zealand and China Eastern. The cheapest airline for this route is China Eastern, with the best one-way deal found costing $930. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Eastern.

How many flights are there between Auckland and Shanghai per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Auckland and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 12h 23m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening, while the most flights land at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Each week, there are 16 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Shanghai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Auckland to Shanghai take?

Flying to Shanghai from Auckland requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 12h 15m.

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Cheapest flight

$427
Flight from Auckland to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai was $257 for a one-way ticket and $392 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Shanghai

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/5Sat
1 stopChina Southern
17h 00mAKL-SHA
$427
11/5Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 15mAKL-PVG
$456
10/9Tue
2 stops
19h 40mAKL-SHA
$476
11/5Sat
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$506
10/9Tue
1 stopChina Southern
28h 05mAKL-SHA
$524
10/9Tue
1 stopChina Southern
30h 55mAKL-PVG
$524
10/9Tue
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$569
11/5Sat
2 stops
23h 00mAKL-PVG
$597
10/8Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
26h 20mAKL-SHA
$667
9/9Mon
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
28h 55mAKL-PVG
$1,144

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Last minute flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/5Sat
multi-stopHainan Airlines
17h 15mAKL-PVG
18/5Sat
multi-stopHainan Airlines
21h 45mPVG-AKL
$720
11/5Sat
multi-stop
27h 30mAKL-SHA
18/5Sat
multi-stop
29h 40mSHA-AKL
$837
11/5Sat
direct
12h 30mAKL-PVG
17/5Fri
multi-stop
32h 35mPVG-AKL
$1,061
11/5Sat
direct
12h 30mAKL-PVG
18/5Sat
multi-stop
21h 45mPVG-AKL
$1,074
11/5Sat
multi-stop
16h 25mAKL-PVG
17/5Fri
direct
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,086
11/5Sat
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
17/5Fri
directChina Eastern
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,106
11/5Sat
multi-stop
20h 30mAKL-SHA
18/5Sat
multi-stop
19h 30mSHA-AKL
$1,106
11/5Sat
multi-stop
17h 15mAKL-PVG
17/5Fri
multi-stop
32h 35mPVG-AKL
$1,116
11/5Sat
multi-stop
23h 00mAKL-PVG
18/5Sat
multi-stop
21h 45mPVG-AKL
$1,143
11/5Sat
directAir New Zealand
12h 15mAKL-PVG
18/5Sat
directAir New Zealand
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,449

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