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Flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Airlines operating flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai, including Air New Zealand, China Southern Airlines and Air China. Air New Zealand currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Auckland to Shanghai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 785 and round-trip tickets from NZD 1,558.

Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Auckland to Shanghai

The distance between Auckland and Shanghai is 9,378.71 km. It takes around 12 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from Auckland to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 648
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 1,286
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance9,378.71 km
Average flight time12 hours 19 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Auckland–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Auckland to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Auckland to Shanghai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai is July, with an average price of NZD 737. The most expensive month is usually February, with average prices reaching NZD 1,273.

NZD 1,273
NZD 1,005
NZD 737
NZD 469
    Cheapest
  • NZD 889
    Jun
  • NZD 737
    Jul
  • NZD 981
    Aug
  • NZD 856
    Sep
  • NZD 997
    Oct
  • NZD 1,255
    Nov
  • NZD 1,214
    Dec
  • NZD 899
    Jan
  • NZD 1,273
    Feb
  • NZD 1,178
    Mar
  • NZD 1,131
    Apr
  • NZD 1,214
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

Average price of return flights from Auckland to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, October is often the cheapest month for fly from Auckland to Shanghai, with an average price of NZD 970. June is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 2,155.

NZD 2,155
NZD 1,563
NZD 970
NZD 378
    Cheapest
  • NZD 2,155
    Jun
  • NZD 1,920
    Jul
  • NZD 1,472
    Aug
  • NZD 1,702
    Sep
  • NZD 970
    Oct
  • NZD 1,694
    Nov
  • NZD 2,060
    Dec
  • NZD 1,554
    Jan
  • NZD 1,355
    Feb
  • NZD 1,588
    Mar
  • NZD 1,876
    Apr
  • NZD 1,743
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Auckland to Shanghai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Shanghai is Monday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Thursday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 1,201
NZD 1,097
NZD 992
NZD 888
  • NZD 992
    Mon
  • NZD 1,114
    Tue
  • NZD 1,062
    Wed
  • NZD 1,201
    Thu
  • NZD 1,057
    Fri
  • NZD 1,114
    Sat
  • NZD 1,021
    Sun

During the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Auckland to Shanghai during Juneteenth National Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The lowest flight fares from Auckland to Shanghai are available on Jun 17, starting from NZD 996.

NZD 1,353
NZD 1,175
NZD 996
NZD 818
  • NZD 1,259
    16
    Jun
  • NZD 996
    17
  • NZD 1,080
    18
  • NZD 1,190
    19
  • NZD 1,167
    20
  • NZD 1,353
    21

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai (AKL-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as NZD 648 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to PVG on Fri, Aug 7), while Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 1,286 departing on Fri, Jul 24 and returning on Tue, Jul 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Auckland to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 12 hours 19 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Auckland to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/-/T/W/T/F/- -- NZ289 (23:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Auckland to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Aug 7, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 648.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Shanghai on June 23, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at NZD 711.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (AKL-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Auckland is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai is Cathay Pacific, with an average fare of NZD 977.

NZD 842
NZD 977
NZD 1,113
NZD 1,248
NZD 1,383
Cathay Pacific
NZD 977
Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines
NZD 1,033
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
NZD 1,047
Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
NZD 1,300
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
NZD 1,377
Air China
Air New Zealand
NZD 1,383
Air New Zealand

Which airlines operate the most flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Auckland to Shanghai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Auckland to Shanghai is China Eastern Airlines, operating 8 flights per week.

5
6
7
8
China Eastern Airlines
8
China Eastern Airlines
LATAM Airlines
6
LATAM Airlines
Air China
6
Air China
Air New Zealand
6
Air New Zealand
Lufthansa
6
Lufthansa

How many flights fly from Auckland to Shanghai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Auckland to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Auckland to Shanghai are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

26
16
6
0
Highest
16
Mon
6
Tue
24
Wed
18
Thu
23
Fri
26
Sat
8
Sun