Cheap Flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Compare fares and flight options for Auckland — Shanghai. Prices can change; check availability when searching.

Cheapest one way flight

$341

Qantas

2 layovers

1d 7h 50m

01/13/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Shanghai departs on 01/13/2027, is operated by Qantas and costs $341

Cheapest round trip flight

$808

China Airlines

1 layover

1d 13h 30m

10/16/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Auckland to Shanghai departs on 10/16/2027, is operated by China Airlines and costs $808

Fastest option found

12h 5m

Fastest flight from Auckland to Shanghai takes 12h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

Every day

Direct offers were found for every day of the week.

Average direct flight duration

12h 15m

Earliest departure found

6:00 AM

Latest departure found

11:55 PM

Straight-line city distance

9382km

The average outbound duration among direct offers for Auckland to Shanghai is 12h 15m. The found offers from Auckland to Shanghai depart between 6:00 AM and 11:55 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between Auckland and Shanghai is 9382km.

Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.

Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.

Airfare from Auckland to Shanghai by month

Compare Auckland to Shanghai fares by the month you fly. The lowest starting fare found is $263 for February 2027, while December 2026 has the highest starting fare at $537.

February 2027

Cheapest month

Lowest price found in month:

$263

December 2026

Most expensive month

Lowest price found in month:

$537

Lowest price found in month

When fares start lower

The cheapest offer found for Auckland to Shanghai costs $263 for a departure in February 2027. This is the lowest starting fare among the months shown.

When fares start higher

Departures in December 2026 have the highest starting fare in this sample. Even the cheapest offer found for that month costs $537.

A price benchmark

Taking the cheapest fare found for each month gives an average of $417. Use it to compare departure months; it is not the average price of every available ticket.

Comparing neighbouring months

For departures in January 2027 and February 2027, the two monthly starting fares average $343. The highest such average is $480, for departures in December 2026 and January 2027.

These comparisons describe offers found for different departure months. Check prices and availability with a new search.

Airlines operating on route

For a flight on Auckland — Shanghai, compare the featured carriers: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, and Air China. There are 7 airlines in this selection, with fares from $341.

Air New Zealand

starting at $402

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $540

starting at $341

starting at $478

starting at $504

starting at $506

starting at $693

Non-stop flights from Auckland to Shanghai

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Auckland to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

02/06/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ1387

starting at $402

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/28/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ1387

starting at $406

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

05/31/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $476

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ5102

starting at $508

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/20/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $510

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/21/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $510

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/19/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $511

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

03/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ5102

starting at $513

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

02/09/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ1387

starting at $513

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

05/13/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $514

Direct flight offers from Auckland to Shanghai

Direct offers from Auckland to Shanghai were found for these airlines: Air New Zealand: Every day; China Eastern Airlines: Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa.

Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.

Air New Zealand

Every day

starting at $402

China Eastern Airlines

Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $540

Auckland airports overview

Auckland Airport

AKL

18km

Serves Auckland and New Zealand's North Island, handling domestic and international flights with extensive airline connections and ground transport to the city center.

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

SHA

14km

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $341

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Auckland — Shanghai are in: February, November, January. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

The shortest duration among the offers found for Auckland — Shanghai is 12 hours 5 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from Auckland to Shanghai?

Direct flight offers from Auckland to Shanghai were found for: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Auckland to Shanghai

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Auckland — Shanghai

January 21

Xiamen Airlines

$351

Alternative routes

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

02/06/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ1387

starting at $402

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/28/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ1387

starting at $406

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

05/31/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $476

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ5102

starting at $508

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/20/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $510

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/21/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $510

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

01/19/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $511

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

03/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ5102

starting at $513

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

02/09/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ1387

starting at $513

Auckland — Shanghai

AKL — SHA

05/13/2027

Departure

Direct flight

NZ289

starting at $514

Cheapest one way flight

$341

Qantas

2 layovers

1d 7h 50m

01/13/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Shanghai departs on 01/13/2027, is operated by Qantas and costs $341

Cheapest round trip flight

$808

China Airlines

1 layover

1d 13h 30m

10/16/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Auckland to Shanghai departs on 10/16/2027, is operated by China Airlines and costs $808

Fastest option found

12h 5m

Fastest flight from Auckland to Shanghai takes 12h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

Every day

Direct offers were found for every day of the week.

Average direct flight duration

12h 15m

Earliest departure found

6:00 AM

Latest departure found

11:55 PM

Straight-line city distance

9382km

Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.

Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.

When fares start lower

The cheapest offer found for Auckland to Shanghai costs $263 for a departure in February 2027. This is the lowest starting fare among the months shown.

When fares start higher

Departures in December 2026 have the highest starting fare in this sample. Even the cheapest offer found for that month costs $537.

A price benchmark

Taking the cheapest fare found for each month gives an average of $417. Use it to compare departure months; it is not the average price of every available ticket.

Comparing neighbouring months

For departures in January 2027 and February 2027, the two monthly starting fares average $343. The highest such average is $480, for departures in December 2026 and January 2027.

These comparisons describe offers found for different departure months. Check prices and availability with a new search.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $341

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Auckland — Shanghai are in: February, November, January. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

The shortest duration among the offers found for Auckland — Shanghai is 12 hours 5 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from Auckland to Shanghai?

Direct flight offers from Auckland to Shanghai were found for: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Cheapest one way flight

$341

Qantas

2 layovers

1d 7h 50m

01/13/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$808

China Airlines

1 layover

1d 13h 30m

10/16/2027

Fastest option found

12h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

Every day

Average direct flight duration

12h 15m

Earliest departure found

6:00 AM

Latest departure found

11:55 PM

Straight-line city distance

9382km

Airfare from Auckland to Shanghai by month

February 2027

Lowest price found in month:

$263

December 2026

Lowest price found in month:

$537

When fares start lower

When fares start higher

A price benchmark

Comparing neighbouring months

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Direct flight offers from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland airports overview

Auckland Airport

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Auckland to Shanghai

Alternative routes

Cheapest one way flight

$341

Qantas

2 layovers

1d 7h 50m

01/13/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$808

China Airlines

1 layover

1d 13h 30m

10/16/2027

Fastest option found

12h 5m

Weekdays with direct offers

Every day

Average direct flight duration

12h 15m

Earliest departure found

6:00 AM

Latest departure found

11:55 PM

Straight-line city distance

9382km

February 2027

Lowest price found in month:

$263

December 2026

Lowest price found in month:

$537

When fares start lower