Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Auckland to Shanghai flights typically cost between $918 and $1,249 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $967 on China Southern (2 Sept-9 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Auckland to Shanghai flights typically cost between $918 and $1,249 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $967 on China Southern (2 Sept-9 Sept). Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai round-trip?

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Sichuan Airlines, at $389, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Hainan Airlines. Sichuan Airlines is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 3

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai (average of $330). Flying from Auckland to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

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Before booking your flight from Auckland to Shanghai, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Sichuan Airlines, Air China or Cathay Pacific.

Question 9

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Shanghai?

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Of the flights from Auckland to Shanghai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Guangzhou. Auckland to Shanghai flights stop in Shenzhen the next most.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Shanghai flights?

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Auckland to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Hong Kong the least frequently. Hong Kong is followed by Haikou in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Auckland to Shanghai.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Shanghai?

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Flights from Auckland to Shanghai are generally found to be more expensive on Tuesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

Question 12

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 37 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from Auckland to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 37 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $737. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,234.

Question 13

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

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October can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about $1,061. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $464. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SHA?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Question 15

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

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For a flight from Auckland to Shanghai, you will be flying from Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 17.9 km from the centre of the city. Auckland Intl is the only Auckland airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 7 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Auckland Intl on a regular basis.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Shanghai from Auckland today with Cheapflights!

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Auckland to Shanghai by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Shanghai from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Shanghai from Auckland today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$967
One-way from	$496
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,104

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$389	Average$580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$438	Average$861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$470	Average$720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$506	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$839	Average$1,117	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$931	Average$1,326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$948	Average$1,374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, China from $496

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Shanghai are usually found in October or February, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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