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Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, China from $542

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,092

One-way from

$542

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,261
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 2/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 15m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 31/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 35m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($448 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($101 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 21 October 2025.

Sun 2/1122:20AKL - PVG
1 stop41h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 18/1111:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,092
Wed 5/1106:45AKL - SHA
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1121:45SHA - AKL
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,097
Mon 3/1106:45AKL - SHA
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1118:10SHA - AKL
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,146
Sun 2/1114:55AKL - SHA
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1110:10SHA - AKL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,162
Fri 24/1021:45AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/1020:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,179
Thu 6/1114:55AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/1122:30SHA - AKL
1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/10$1,196
Sun 16/1106:00AKL - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1120:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,196
Thu 30/1022:40AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/1121:35PVG - AKL
2 stops40h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/10$1,202
Tue 18/1106:00AKL - PVG
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1111:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$1,203
Sun 2/1107:35AKL - PVG
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1119:05PVG - AKL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,233
Wed 5/1114:55AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1107:10PVG - AKL
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,235
Thu 6/1106:50AKL - PVG
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1119:05PVG - AKL
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$1,254

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Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

06:45-22:50

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

18:10-23:00

2 stops23h 50m

$1,146

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/11

05:00-22:55

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

19:05-00:45

2 stops24h 40m

$1,233

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/11

06:50-23:55

2 stops22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/11

19:05-23:00

2 stops22h 55m

$1,254

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

14:55-15:20

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,258

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/1

22:10-10:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

14:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

$1,271

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

22:10-21:35

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

22:50-16:15

1 stop36h 25m

$1,296

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

06:00-20:15

2 stops19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

07:10-12:20

2 stops24h 10m

$1,310

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,320

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

14:25-13:30

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/10

17:45-19:00

1 stop20h 15m

$1,338

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

$1,364

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai (average of $453). Flying from Auckland to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 October 2025.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 19 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 21 October 2025.
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
46 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
46 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,034 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
173 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 8 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 17h. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,271. The distance from Auckland to Shanghai is about 9395 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Sichuan Airlines, at $402, 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 69% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $542 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $581 and Air China from $783 one-way.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai (average of $453). Flying from Auckland to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). 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 8 airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$402Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$453Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$489Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$523Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$867Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$954Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China EasternCheapest$1,010Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,214Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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