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Cheap Flight Deals from Auckland to Shanghai (AKL-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Shanghai.
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22:20 - 19:55AKL-PVG
26h 35m1 stop
11:35 - 18:40PVG-AKL
26h 05m1 stop
$659Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 7 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
22:40 - 23:55AKL-PVG
30h 15m1 stop
11:35 - 18:40PVG-AKL
26h 05m1 stop
$686Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 20 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar
10:00 - 00:25AKL-PVG
19h 25m1 stop
18:05 - 16:15PVG-AKL
17h 10m1 stop
$914China Southern
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Tue, 28 Jan - Tue, 11 Feb
14:55 - 12:20AKL-SHA
26h 25m1 stop
16:35 - 13:25SHA-AKL
15h 50m1 stop
$992Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 25 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
22:10 - 15:15AKL-SHA
22h 05m1 stop
10:50 - 15:35SHA-AKL
24h 45m1 stop
$996China Southern
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Wed, 5 Mar - Thu, 10 Apr
14:55 - 15:20AKL-SHA
29h 25m1 stop
22:30 - 13:25SHA-AKL
33h 55m1 stop
$1,010Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 17 Feb - Mon, 3 Mar
22:00 - 05:45AKL-PVG
12h 45mdirect
00:10 - 16:35PVG-AKL
11h 25mdirect
$1,063China Eastern
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Thu, 20 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
22:00 - 05:45AKL-PVG
12h 45mdirect
00:10 - 16:35PVG-AKL
11h 25mdirect
$1,084China Eastern
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Fri, 7 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
23:55 - 07:15AKL-PVG
12h 20mdirect
14:15 - 06:40PVG-AKL
11h 25mdirect
$1,235Air New Zealand
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Mon, 17 Feb - Mon, 3 Mar
23:55 - 07:15AKL-PVG
12h 20mdirect
14:15 - 06:40PVG-AKL
11h 25mdirect
$1,242Air New Zealand
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Thu, 13 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb

Flights from Auckland to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Auckland to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Auckland to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Auckland to Shanghai cost $690 and was between Auckland (AKL) and Hangzhou (HGH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $690.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Shanghai on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Auckland to Shanghai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Shanghai is October, where tickets cost $733 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,984 and $1,355 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Shanghai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,353, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$345
Flight from Auckland to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai was $195 for a one-way ticket and $372 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Shanghai

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Auckland to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 488 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024AKL - IAH
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Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

Overall good. We had to transfer to Bradly terminal. We had requested wheelchair assistance. The bus that picked us up had to wait for other passengers. The wait was long. Then, at the Bradly terminal we had to wait an extended period of time for the wheel chair assistance. These delays caused tension at checked in and resulted in arriving at the gate as passengers were boarding.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Baggage delayed for 2 days and still chasing for reimbursement of basis items. Very horrible customer care service.

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

bad… no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

Excellent service provided the flight crew. Food and drinks were very good.

I was really impressed with the experience it was my first trip overseas. Nice staff

Customer service was exceptional. I heard it wasn’t a great airline, my opinion has changed after flying with them

I was amazed at how clean Cathay Pacific planes were compared to our US domestic airlines. Everything was great all but the food service I was just okay with. Shorter flights with other airlines usually provided more meals and snacks that I have been on. Almost a 16 hour flight just two meals and no snacks with Cathay Pacific. Even ran out of what I wanted for one of them. Other than that top notch!

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

Pros: "Na"
Cons: "Over one and an half hours delay - sitting on the airplane"

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/1Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
32h 15mAKL-PVG
$345
6/1Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
32h 15mAKL-PVG
$365
12/3Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
26h 35mAKL-PVG
$384
12/3Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
29h 35mAKL-SHA
$388
29/5Thu
1 stopChina Southern
28h 45mAKL-SHA
$515
12/3Wed
directChina Eastern
12h 45mAKL-PVG
$535
20/1Mon
3 stopsChina Eastern
50h 15mAKL-SHA
$540
13/3Thu
1 stopChina Southern
16h 05mAKL-SHA
$579
12/1Sun
directAir New Zealand
12h 20mAKL-PVG
$620
21/1Tue
directAir New Zealand
12h 20mAKL-PVG
$2,406

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Last minute flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/12Sat
multi-stopHainan Airlines
16h 55mAKL-PVG
4/1Sat
multi-stopHainan Airlines
26h 05mPVG-AKL
$1,805
28/12Sat
directChina Eastern
12h 45mAKL-PVG
3/1Fri
directChina Eastern
11h 25mPVG-AKL
$2,007
28/12Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
18h 15mAKL-PVG
4/1Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
24h 05mPVG-AKL
$2,041
28/12Sat
direct
12h 45mAKL-PVG
3/1Fri
multi-stop
35h 35mPVG-AKL
$2,204
28/12Sat
directAir New Zealand
12h 20mAKL-PVG
4/1Sat
directAir New Zealand
11h 25mPVG-AKL
$2,388
26/12Thu
directChina Eastern
12h 45mAKL-PVG
16/1Thu
multi-stopChina Eastern
25h 15mPVG-AKL
$2,455
26/12Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
26h 25mAKL-SHA
16/1Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 55mSHA-AKL
$2,698
26/12Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
26h 25mAKL-SHA
16/1Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 55mSHA-AKL
$2,703
26/12Thu
multi-stopHainan Airlines
17h 05mAKL-PVG
16/1Thu
multi-stopHainan Airlines
26h 05mPVG-AKL
$2,937
26/12Thu
directAir New Zealand
12h 20mAKL-PVG
16/1Thu
directAir New Zealand
11h 25mPVG-AKL
$3,362

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