How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

A quick flight from Auckland to Shanghai can take about 22h 20m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,394. The distance from Auckland to Shanghai is about 9362 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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

Sichuan Airlines, at $387, 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

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.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 59 days in advance, which can save you up to 38% on flights from Auckland to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 59 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 $908. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,453.

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

March can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about $1,111. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $522. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

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 4 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 7 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Auckland Intl on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

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

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

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.

$535+ Cheap Flights from Auckland to Shanghai, China

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Shanghai flights typically cost between $1,170 and $1,403 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $973 on Hainan Airlines (20 Oct-5 Nov). Find deals

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

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai

Round-trip from	$973
One-way from	$535
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,237

Hainan Airlines
20/10-5/11
2 total stops
37h 50m total
Auckland to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
21/10
1 total stop
26h 40m total
Auckland to Shanghai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($424 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Mon 20/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Wed 5/1117:30PVG - AKL

1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$973

Sun 19/1022:25AKL - SHA

1 stop15h 55mChina Southern

Tue 4/1120:05SHA - AKL

1 stop15h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$983

Sun 19/1022:25AKL - PVG

1 stop30h 55mChina Southern

Thu 6/1122:50PVG - AKL

1 stop36h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$983

Sat 27/920:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Thu 16/1017:10PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,015

Mon 3/1106:00AKL - SHA

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1114:10SHA - AKL

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,024

Thu 23/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Fri 31/1017:30PVG - AKL

1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,027

Thu 13/1114:55AKL - SHA

1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific

Mon 17/1122:30SHA - AKL

1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$1,049

Mon 3/1122:10AKL - PVG

1 stop18h 15mChina Southern

Wed 19/1108:10PVG - AKL

2 stops27h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,052

Thu 2/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Thu 9/1017:10PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,055

Mon 3/1122:10AKL - SHA

1 stop16h 05mChina Southern

Wed 19/1112:25SHA - AKL

2 stops22h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,064

Wed 29/1022:10AKL - PVG

2 stops23h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1106:55PVG - AKL

1 stop28h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,071

Wed 22/1022:25AKL - PVG

1 stop19h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1111:10PVG - AKL

2 stops24h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,072

Best flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Mon 3/1106:00AKL - SHA

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1114:10SHA - AKL

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,057

Thu 30/1022:10AKL - PVG

1 stop31h 15mChina Southern

Wed 12/1111:10PVG - AKL

2 stops24h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,086

Sun 16/1114:55AKL - SHA

1 stop35h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 23/1122:30SHA - AKL

1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/9$1,136

Sat 11/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Sat 18/1020:15PVG - AKL

1 stop17h 50mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,394

Sat 27/921:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 15/1000:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9$1,396

Thu 30/1022:10AKL - SHA

2 stops25h 25mChina Southern

Thu 6/1121:50SHA - AKL

1 stop37h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,154

Sun 16/1106:00AKL - SHA

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1122:30SHA - AKL

1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,163

Wed 29/1022:10AKL - SHA

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1115:50SHA - AKL

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,198

Wed 1/1014:25AKL - SHA

1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific

Wed 15/1013:20SHA - AKL

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9$1,322

Thu 23/1022:25AKL - SHA

1 stop28h 55mChina Southern

Fri 31/1010:50SHA - AKL

1 stop24h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,287

Thu 30/1019:15AKL - SHA

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1113:35SHA - AKL

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,218

Tue 21/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 23/1000:15PVG - AKL

1 stop36h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,544

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from Auckland to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Mon 3/1123:55AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 10mAir China

Wed 19/1114:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mAir China

Deal found 14/9$1,267

Sun 16/1122:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 22/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/9$1,280

Wed 29/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 4/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,299

Thu 30/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 11/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,304

Mon 3/1122:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 18/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,322

Thu 13/1122:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 16/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,361

Thu 2/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 8/1000:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,362

Tue 21/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 23/1000:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,383

Sat 27/921:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 15/1000:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,396

Last-minute flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 27/920:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Thu 16/1017:10PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,015

Wed 1/1021:30AKL - PVG

1 stop26h 35mHainan Airlines

Wed 8/1006:45PVG - AKL

1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,134

Thu 2/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Thu 9/1017:10PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,055

Sun 19/1022:25AKL - PVG

1 stop30h 55mChina Southern

Thu 6/1122:50PVG - AKL

1 stop36h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$983

Sun 19/1022:25AKL - PVG

1 stop19h 30mChina Southern

Sat 8/1122:05PVG - AKL

2 stops37h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,124

Mon 20/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Wed 5/1117:30PVG - AKL

1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$973

Wed 22/1022:25AKL - PVG

1 stop19h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1111:10PVG - AKL

2 stops24h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,072

Thu 23/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Fri 31/1017:30PVG - AKL

1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,027

Thu 23/1022:25AKL - PVG

2 stops22h 45mChina Southern

Thu 6/1122:50PVG - AKL

1 stop36h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,136

Wed 29/1022:10AKL - PVG

2 stops23h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1106:55PVG - AKL

1 stop28h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,071

Thu 30/1022:10AKL - PVG

1 stop20h 00mChina Southern

Wed 12/1122:05PVG - AKL

2 stops37h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9$1,082

Thu 30/1022:10AKL - SHA

2 stops25h 25mChina Southern

Thu 6/1121:50SHA - AKL

1 stop37h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$1,154

One-way flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Tue 21/1014:25AKL - SHA

1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$535

Tue 21/1014:25AKL - PVG

1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$535

Mon 20/1014:25AKL - SHA

1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$552

Sat 18/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/9$552

Sat 15/1114:55AKL - SHA

1 stop35h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/9$554

Tue 21/1012:40AKL - PVG

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$555

Tue 21/1016:55AKL - SHA

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$567

Mon 20/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$574

Mon 20/1007:15AKL - PVG

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$611

Tue 21/1023:45AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$621

Wed 22/1006:15AKL - PVG

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$629

Sat 15/1115:20AKL - SHA

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$644

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

06:00-12:40

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/11

14:10-00:25

2 stops29h 15m

$1,057

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

22:10-00:25

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

11:10-16:15

2 stops24h 05m

$1,086

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/11

14:55-20:55

1 stop35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,136

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

22:10-18:35

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

21:50-16:15

1 stop37h 25m

$1,154

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/11

06:00-20:55

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,163

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

22:10-13:20

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/11

15:50-17:20

2 stops20h 30m

$1,198

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

19:15-12:20

2 stops22h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,218

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

22:25-22:20

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 31/10

10:50-16:15

1 stop24h 25m

$1,287

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

22:25-09:20

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/10

12:40-14:10

2 stops20h 30m

$1,314

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/10

14:25-20:55

1 stop35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/10

13:20-12:40

1 stop18h 20m

$1,322

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Shanghai

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Shanghai, such as Hainan Airlines, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

993 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Shanghai?
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 4 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 7 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Auckland Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
A quick flight from Auckland to Shanghai can take about 22h 20m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,394. The distance from Auckland to Shanghai is about 9362 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai round-trip?
Sichuan Airlines, at $387, 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.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Shanghai?
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.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Shanghai flights?
Auckland to Shanghai flights have a stopover in Haikou the least frequently. Haikou is followed by Hong Kong in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Auckland to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Shanghai?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$387	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$436	Average$892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$466	Average$763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$503	Average$1,042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$835	Average$1,107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$926	Average$1,325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$944	Average$1,421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.