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

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 22:58
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 12:13.

The flight takes about 12h 18m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 12h 18m, covering 15,066 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.

Return flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $1,464 to $2,127, with an average of $1,756 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,464 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $1,756 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,321 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $1,910 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $92–$180 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,476 to $5,559. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $832, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Pu Dong Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 5h 38m.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,703 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,806, a difference of $103.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• China Eastern
• Air New Zealand

Flying via Shenzhen (SZX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 59m, compared to 18h 40m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 19h 44m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 5 hours behind Auckland (China Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• Air New Zealand: offers free seat selection

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

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

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