Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, China from $571
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
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Shanghai are usually found in May or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday
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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 September 2026.
Sat 31/1006:10 -
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Tue 10/1118:10 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,189
Sat 17/1006:10 -
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Sat 24/1016:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$1,222
Mon 19/1006:00 -
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Mon 26/1018:10 -
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Deal found 27/8$1,228
Tue 10/1106:00 -
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Thu 19/1114:10 -
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Deal found 29/8$1,249
Fri 23/1021:45 -
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Sun 22/1120:30 -
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Deal found 31/8$1,252
Mon 19/1022:20 -
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Sun 1/1108:50 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,254
Mon 19/1022:20 -
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Sun 1/1106:55 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 1/9$1,257
Sat 17/1010:00 -
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Sat 24/1021:45 -
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Deal found 30/8$1,261
Thu 22/1022:20 -
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Wed 28/1008:50 -
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Deal found 31/8$1,262
Sat 31/1010:00 -
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Tue 10/1122:50 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,262
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Sat 31/1019:05 -
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Deal found 28/8$1,267
Sat 17/1010:00 -
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Sat 24/1018:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 28/8$1,267
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 1 September 2026.
Mon 19/1006:00 -
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Mon 26/1018:10 -
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Deal found 27/8$1,228
Mon 19/1022:20 -
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Mon 26/1021:50 -
1 stop37h 25m
Deal found 27/8$1,269
Fri 30/1022:20 -
1 stop29h 35m
Thu 12/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 27/8$1,291
Sun 8/1120:50 -
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Wed 11/1112:05 -
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Deal found 29/8$1,413
Fri 23/1014:25 -
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Wed 28/1013:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 29/8$1,652
Mon 19/1010:00 -
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Mon 26/1022:50 -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 27/8$1,269
Sun 13/920:45 -
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Sun 27/907:25 -
1 stop29h 55m
Deal found 28/8$1,347
Mon 19/1006:10 -
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Tue 3/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 28/8$1,357
Fri 30/1006:10 -
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Thu 12/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 27/8$1,359
Tue 10/1122:10 -
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Thu 19/1110:50 -
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Deal found 29/8$1,398
Fri 23/1014:25 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 2/1113:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 29/8$1,652
Wed 14/1006:10 -
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Wed 21/1011:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 30/8$1,383
Tue 1/1215:05 -
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Sat 12/1212:05 -
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Deal found 29/8$1,777
Wed 25/1114:55 -
1 stop26h 25m
Tue 19/116:35 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 31/8$1,657
Mon 19/1022:20 -
1 stop27h 10m
Tue 3/1111:20 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 28/8$1,542
Mon 19/1006:00 -
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Mon 26/1007:10 -
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Deal found 27/8$1,461
Sat 31/1006:50 -
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Tue 10/1107:10 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,598
Tue 1/1210:00 -
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Sat 12/1206:55 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 28/8$1,784
Fri 23/1006:10 -
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Sat 31/1020:05 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 29/8$1,615
Tue 10/1114:55 -
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Thu 19/1114:45 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 29/8$1,623
Sat 14/1106:50 -
2 stops22h 05m
Mon 16/1108:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 31/8$1,666
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 1 September 2026.
Fri 23/1022:00 -
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Sat 21/1100:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$1,700
Wed 11/1122:00 -
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Deal found 30/8$1,701
Sun 25/1022:00 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,703
Mon 19/1023:45 -
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Tue 3/1114:15 -
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Deal found 28/8$1,728
Sat 31/1022:00 -
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Mon 9/1100:10 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,744
Tue 27/1023:55 -
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Tue 3/1114:15 -
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Deal found 29/8$1,754
Mon 19/1023:45 -
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Mon 26/1014:15 -
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Deal found 27/8$1,771
Sat 17/1022:00 -
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Fri 23/1000:05 -
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Deal found 28/8$1,786
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Deal found 31/8$1,788
Mon 19/1022:00 -
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Fri 30/1000:10 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,791
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai. Data last updated 1 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 17/1006:10 -
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Sat 24/1016:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$1,222
Sat 17/1010:00 -
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Sat 24/1021:45 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 30/8$1,261
Sat 17/1010:00 -
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Sat 31/1019:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 28/8$1,267
Sat 17/1010:00 -
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Sat 24/1018:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 28/8$1,267
Mon 19/1006:00 -
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Mon 26/1018:10 -
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Deal found 27/8$1,228
Mon 19/1022:20 -
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Sun 1/1108:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 1/9$1,254
Mon 19/1022:20 -
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Sun 1/1106:55 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 1/9$1,257
Mon 19/1022:20 -
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Mon 26/1021:50 -
1 stop37h 25m
Deal found 27/8$1,269
Thu 22/1022:20 -
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Wed 28/1008:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 31/8$1,262
Fri 23/1021:45 -
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Sun 22/1120:30 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 31/8$1,252
Sat 31/1006:10 -
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Tue 10/1118:10 -
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Deal found 1/9$1,189
Sat 31/1010:00 -
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Tue 10/1122:50 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 1/9$1,262
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 1 September 2026.
Sat 31/1006:10 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 31/8$571
Wed 28/1006:10 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 31/8$573
Wed 14/1006:10 -
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Deal found 29/8$574
Tue 20/1006:10 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 30/8$580
Thu 21/122:00 -
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Deal found 28/8$581
Sat 17/1006:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$588
Thu 15/1006:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$596
Tue 15/906:00 -
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Deal found 31/8$627
Mon 19/1006:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$630
Thu 17/906:00 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 31/8$642
Sat 24/1006:10 -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 30/8$656
Sat 17/1006:10 -
2 stops34h 55m
Deal found 1/9$656
Find 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 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Shanghai that are best for you.
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
AKLSHA
Auckland Intl
Mon 19/10
06:00-22:40
2 stops21h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 26/10
18:10-23:00
2 stops23h 50m
$1,228
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
AKLSHA
Auckland Intl
Mon 19/10
22:20-10:20
1 stop17h 00m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 26/10
21:50-16:15
1 stop37h 25m
$1,269
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
AKLPVG
Auckland Intl
Mon 19/10
10:00-13:00
1 stop32h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 26/10
22:50-16:15
1 stop36h 25m
$1,269
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
AKLSHA
Auckland Intl
Fri 30/10
22:20-22:55
1 stop29h 35m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 12/11
09:00-18:40
1 stop28h 40m
$1,291
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
AKLPVG
Auckland Intl
Sun 13/9
20:45-15:20
1 stop22h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 27/9
07:25-18:20
1 stop29h 55m
$1,347
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
AKLSHA
Auckland Intl
Mon 19/10
06:10-22:40
2 stops21h 30m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 3/11
09:00-18:40
1 stop28h 40m
$1,357
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
AKLSHA
Auckland Intl
Fri 30/10
06:10-22:50
2 stops21h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 12/11
09:00-18:40
1 stop28h 40m
$1,359
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
AKLSHA
Auckland Intl
Wed 14/10
06:10-22:40
2 stops21h 30m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 21/10
11:50-16:30
1 stop23h 40m
$1,383
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
AKLSHA
Auckland Intl
Tue 10/11
22:10-09:15
1 stop16h 05m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 19/11
10:50-16:15
1 stop24h 25m
$1,398
AucklandShanghai
AKL Auckland Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
AKLPVG
Auckland Intl
Sun 8/11
20:50-18:35
2 stops26h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 11/11
12:05-19:10
2 stops26h 05m
$1,413
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai (average of $1,166). Flying from Auckland to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,838). 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 September 2026.
When flying from Auckland to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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 $1,371 and $1,659 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,189 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–10 Nov).
How often are flights from Auckland to Shanghai delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Auckland and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 279 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Shanghai flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Shanghai flights?
Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
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.
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 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Shanghai, such as Hainan Airlines,Air New Zealand, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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. 6 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. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,269. 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?
China Southern, at $474, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific. China Southern 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 $382 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $484 and Cathay Pacific from $533 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 Haikou the next most.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Shanghai flights?
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.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai (average of $1,166). Flying from Auckland to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,838). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Auckland. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 September 2026.
Discover the top 6 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
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