What percentage of Auckland to Shanghai flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.3% of flights from Auckland to Shanghai were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the vast majority of journeys on this route typically involve at least one stop.

How often do cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai come up?

Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. Historically, across the trailing 30 days, competitive fares have appeared with notable regularity.

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Q: How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Shanghai covers a distance of 9369 kilometers and has a median duration of 12 hours and 5 minutes. Flights with one stop generally take significantly longer, with a median duration of 21 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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Auckland to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

The journey from Auckland to Shanghai covers a significant distance of 9369 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This means you can expect a substantial travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, fares typically range from $1108–$1572, with a median price of $1303. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai? The most affordable months to travel are January, with a median fare of $821, followed by July at $956, and November at $1087. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Auckland to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 24h 35m. While a direct flight would take around 12h 5m, the vast majority of available itineraries involve at least one stopover, extending the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Shanghai

Regular price: NZ$1,379 - NZ$2,406

Prices for flights from Auckland to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is NZD 1379 to NZD 2406. The current lowest deal is NZD 2250 with Air China, for travel from Oct 27 to Oct 31.

now NZ$2,250

Low NZ$1,379

High NZ$2,406

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai is January, with a median price of $821. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1789. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$821

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,789

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Shanghai

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,313

NZ$1,685

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,266

NZ$1,654

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,266

NZ$1,661

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,266

NZ$1,661

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,253

NZ$1,633

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,256

NZ$1,633

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

NZ$1,934 → NZ$1,648

15%

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

NZ$1,515 → NZ$1,394

2 nights

Feb 8 - Mar 10

NZ$1,318 → NZ$1,271

10 nights

Feb 5 - Feb 15

NZ$1,338 → NZ$1,385

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median of $1303.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $821

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai, with a median price of $821.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai typically average 12 hours 5 minutes, while connecting flights average 24 hours 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.3% of recent flights from Auckland to Shanghai are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,168

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Auckland to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,170

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers extensive route networks and competitive pricing, with high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,383

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 08

Shanghai, China

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$2,363

$1,692

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 01

Shanghai, China

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$3,245

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Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 01

Shanghai, China

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$3,260

$2,715

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Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 06

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$2,107

$1,574

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 21

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$2,051

$1,574

Save $477

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 19

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$2,063

$1,574

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 23

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$2,053

$1,574

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Auckland to Shanghai is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1299. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging around $1581. Across the trailing quarter, prices varied significantly based on how far in advance the booking was made.

A fare of $1108 or less is considered a good price for flights from Auckland to Shanghai. Historically, the median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $1303. Prices can range, with 75% of fares being $1572 or less, indicating that a price below $1108 represents a competitive offer.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai, with a median price of $821. Other months that typically present lower fares include July, with a median of $956, and November, with a median of $1087. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1303, making these months notably more affordable.

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Auckland to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Auckland to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Shanghai

Regular price: NZ$1,379 - NZ$2,406

Prices for flights from Auckland to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is NZD 1379 to NZD 2406. The current lowest deal is NZD 2250 with Air China, for travel from Oct 27 to Oct 31.

now NZ$2,250

Low NZ$1,379

High NZ$2,406

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$821

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,789

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Shanghai

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,313

NZ$1,685

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,266

NZ$1,654

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,266

NZ$1,661

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,266

NZ$1,661

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,253

NZ$1,633

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,256

NZ$1,633

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

NZ$1,934 → NZ$1,648

15%

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

NZ$1,515 → NZ$1,394

2 nights

Feb 8 - Mar 10

NZ$1,318 → NZ$1,271

10 nights

Feb 5 - Feb 15

NZ$1,338 → NZ$1,385

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median of $1303.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $821

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai, with a median price of $821.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai typically average 12 hours 5 minutes, while connecting flights average 24 hours 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.3% of recent flights from Auckland to Shanghai are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,168

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Auckland to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,170

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers extensive route networks and competitive pricing, with high-speed rail to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$2,053

$1,574

Save $479

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $821

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 01

Mar 05

Feb 02

Mar 01

Dec 12

Dec 08

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 06

Jan 21

Jan 19

Jan 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Shanghai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

What percentage of Auckland to Shanghai flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

How often do cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai come up?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Auckland to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $821

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 01

Mar 05

Feb 02

Mar 01

Dec 12

Dec 08

Feb 01

Feb 01

Feb 06

Jan 21

Jan 19

Jan 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Shanghai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai?