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

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 11:39
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 08:54.

The flight takes about 11h 29m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Auckland takes 11h 29m, 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.

Return flights from Shanghai to Auckland range from $1,515 to $2,381, with an average of $1,962 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,515 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,036 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $2,194 for direct.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Shanghai to Auckland flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• Europcar
• EZI
• EZU Car Rental

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Shanghai to Auckland route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Shanghai to Auckland. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,676 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,349, a difference of $673.

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 Shanghai and Auckland. 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 09m, compared to 17h 16m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 18h 14m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sparks Arena, Skycity Auckland, and Sky Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

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.