Auckland to Shanghai flights
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- Lowest observed
- €298, departing 29 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 9 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 69Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Qantas +2 more
- Reported fastest flight
- 12h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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- Route distance
- 9,382 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 12h 30m
- Airlines seen
- Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Qantas +2 more
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Air New Zealand. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Auckland International Airport (AKL) → Auckland, city gazetteer reference point (-36.8485, 174.7633): ≈ 18 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Auckland to Shanghai: October 2026, from €298 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €298 | 19 |
| November 2026 | €302 | 26 |
| December 2026 | €513 | 16 |
| March 2027 | €408 | 8 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Auckland to Shanghai: Thursday, from €298 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €305 | 10 |
| Tuesday | €305 | 9 |
| Wednesday | €305 | 12 |
| Thursday | €298 | 11 |
| Friday | €302 | 10 |
| Saturday | €304 | 8 |
| Sunday | €304 | 9 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
The lowest fare we have observed is €298, found on 9 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?
Cheapest month from Auckland to Shanghai: October 2026, from €298 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by Air New Zealand.
Which airlines fly from Auckland to Shanghai?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Qantas +2 more.
How long does the flight from Auckland to Shanghai take?
The average journey time across the 39 fares we observed is 22h 10m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Auckland to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
43 of the 112 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Auckland to Shanghai?
Cheapest day of the week from Auckland to Shanghai: Thursday, from €298 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 9 Oct 2026