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Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, China from $502

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

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 Thursday

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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$884

One-way from

$502

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,293
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 5/9-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($430 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 1 July 2025.

Fri 5/920:45AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 35mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/911:55PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/6$884
Fri 5/920:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 13/908:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/6$987
Thu 30/1022:10AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Thu 13/1106:55PVG - AKL
1 stop28h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6$1,028
Mon 4/813:25AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 27/813:20SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6$1,033
Mon 4/806:10AKL - SHA
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/818:10SHA - AKL
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,040
Tue 18/1114:55AKL - PVG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1119:00PVG - AKL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,050
Mon 13/1011:15AKL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1007:20PVG - AKL
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6$1,066
Tue 18/1122:10AKL - SHA
1 stop21h 00mChina Southern
Thu 27/1121:50SHA - AKL
1 stop37h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6$1,093
Thu 30/1023:55AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/1114:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/6$1,101
Fri 5/919:30AKL - PVG
2 stops19h 20mChina Airlines
Fri 12/912:05PVG - AKL
2 stops25h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,214

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

20:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/9

11:55-18:05

1 stop26h 10m

$884

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

20:45-22:55

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/9

08:30-18:10

1 stop29h 40m

$987

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/11

06:55-16:15

1 stop28h 20m

$1,028

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

13:25-15:35

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/8

13:20-11:40

1 stop18h 20m

$1,033

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

06:10-22:40

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/8

18:10-18:00

2 stops19h 50m

$1,040

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/11

14:55-12:30

1 stop26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

19:00-00:05

2 stops24h 05m

$1,050

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

11:15-22:10

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

07:20-13:25

1 stop25h 05m

$1,066

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/11

22:10-14:10

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

21:50-16:15

1 stop37h 25m

$1,093

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

23:55-07:15

Nonstop12h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

14:15-06:40

Nonstop11h 25m

$1,101

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

19:30-10:50

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/9

12:05-18:00

2 stops25h 55m

$1,214

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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 27 June 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, 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?

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 1 July 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 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 1 June 2025.

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.

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 1 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Shanghai, such as China Airlines, Hainan Airlines, andSingapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
745 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
745 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
745 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
745 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,319 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
745 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
745 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
745 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

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. 7 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Auckland Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Hainan Airlines, at $884, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Cathay Pacific. Hainan Airlines is currently priced 22% 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 $502 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $530 and Cathay Pacific from $541 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.

  • 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

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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$379Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$427Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$458Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$494Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$818Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$871Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$908Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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