What percentage of Auckland to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 13.9% of flights from Auckland to Shanghai were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of the routes involve at least one stop.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai have been observed to come up frequently. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable prices for this route. The consistent availability of deals makes it a manageable route for budget-conscious planning.

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

The direct flight from Auckland to Shanghai typically takes approximately 12 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 9369 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 20 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should factor in these varying durations when planning their journey.

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Auckland to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Flights from Auckland to Shanghai cover a substantial distance of 9,369 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant travel distance means you can expect a longer journey, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai, fares typically range from $725 to $1,439, with a median price of $1,092. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a higher price point compared to recent trends. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $533. Following closely, January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $541. Another good option is April, where the median fare is around $677.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 13.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally anticipate a journey with multiple legs.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 23h 0m. If you find a direct flight, the non-stop travel time is about 12h 10m. However, given that most itineraries involve connections, your total travel time will likely be considerably longer than the direct flight duration.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Shanghai

Regular price: NZ$1,201 - NZ$2,387

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Shanghai is NZD1201 to NZD2387. The current lowest deal is NZD1117 with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 27.

now NZ$1,117

Low NZ$1,201

High NZ$2,387

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $533. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1977. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$533

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,977

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,376

NZ$1,263

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,445

NZ$1,312

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,262

NZ$1,352

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,465

NZ$1,548

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,242

NZ$1,386

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,239

NZ$1,476

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

NZ$1,514 → NZ$1,119

26%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

NZ$1,501 → NZ$1,164

22%

14 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 27

NZ$1,340 → NZ$1,117

17%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

NZ$1,387 → NZ$1,192

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Auckland to Shanghai are above the typical level at $1117.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai, with a median price of $533.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 10m.

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai typically take 12h 10m, while connecting flights average 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 86.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights.

Air China provides direct flight options from Auckland to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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 is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,094

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, train)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,097

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,302

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

$1,263

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

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Nov 02

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$2,481

$1,475

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Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Sep 27

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$2,560

$1,153

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Oct 08

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,237

$1,532

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 08

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,534

$2,586

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Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 04

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,372

$2,586

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Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 28

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,441

$2,609

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Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 06

Shanghai, China

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$3,533

$2,610

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Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Auckland to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for flights has been observed at approximately $925. Booking within 7-13 days of departure sees a slightly higher average price of $1064, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $1316. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1143.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai has historically been around $725. This threshold represents a price point lower than 75% of all observed fares. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $1092, while prices around $1439 or higher were observed for the more expensive fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Shanghai include February, with a median price of $533, and January, with a median price of $541. April also offered a comparatively lower median price of $677. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $1092.

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Auckland to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Shanghai

Regular price: NZ$1,201 - NZ$2,387

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Shanghai is NZD1201 to NZD2387. The current lowest deal is NZD1117 with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 27.

now NZ$1,117

Low NZ$1,201

High NZ$2,387

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$533

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,977

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,376

NZ$1,263

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,445

NZ$1,312

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,262

NZ$1,352

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,465

NZ$1,548

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,242

NZ$1,386

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

NZ$1,239

NZ$1,476

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

NZ$1,514 → NZ$1,119

26%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

NZ$1,501 → NZ$1,164

22%

14 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 27

NZ$1,340 → NZ$1,117

17%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

NZ$1,387 → NZ$1,192

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Auckland to Shanghai are above the typical level at $1117.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai, with a median price of $533.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 10m.

Direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai typically take 12h 10m, while connecting flights average 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 86.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights.

Air China provides direct flight options from Auckland to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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 is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,094

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, train)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,097

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$3,533

$2,610

Save $923

Cathay Pacific

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.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 12h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air China offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on 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

Feb 08

Feb 08

Jan 26

Feb 08

Sep 27

Nov 02

Sep 27

Oct 08

Feb 08

Feb 04

Jan 28

Feb 06

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.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 12h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air China offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on 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

Feb 08

Feb 08

Jan 26

Feb 08

Sep 27

Nov 02

Sep 27

Oct 08

Feb 08

Feb 04

Jan 28

Feb 06

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?