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

• China Eastern
• Air New Zealand

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).

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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,070 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $2,199 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $134–$134 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 4% 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 34% on the Shanghai to Auckland route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,494 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,260, a difference of $766. 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 Shanghai to Auckland route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 58 minutes.

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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 11:34
• Latest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 01:44.

The flight takes about 11h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of $1,879. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Shanghai to Auckland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $838, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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 10m, compared to 18h 12m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 18h 22m via Shenzhen (SZX).

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

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
· Snap Rentals
· EZI
· Mode
· Europcar

Return flights from Shanghai to Auckland range from $1,423 to $2,347, with an average of $1,879 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,423 counts as a good deal.