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Among airlines operating Auckland to Shanghai flights:

• Air New Zealand: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Auckland and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Air New Zealand

Flights from Auckland to Shanghai usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,214 return via Shenzhen (SZX), compared with $1,806 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $92–$174 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Auckland to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 5% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Auckland to Shanghai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,495 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,670, a difference of $174. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Shanghai route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 5 hours 14 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Shanghai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai International Exhibition Center, People's Square, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 22:05
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 12:15.

The flight takes about 12h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of $1,574. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Auckland to Shanghai takes 12h 20m, covering 15,105 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,207 to $10,493. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $718, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 55m, compared to 18h 01m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 18h 40m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

Shanghai is 4 hours behind Auckland (China Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Auckland to Shanghai range from $1,234 to $1,922, with an average of $1,574 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,234 counts as a good deal.