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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 22:59
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 12:14.

The flight takes about 12h 19m.

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 19m, 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 $1,374 to $1,983, with an average of $1,663 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,374 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of $1,663. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,227 return via Shenzhen (SZX), compared with $1,827 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $93–$176 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 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, 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 $1,300 to $10,938. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $723, which is 10% 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 5 hours 38 minutes.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 11% 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 12% on the Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,572 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,777, a difference of $205. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 40m, compared to 19h 05m via Shenzhen (SZX) and 20h 05m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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

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