Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai

One-way fares from $481 · AKL → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Auckland
Cheapest fare
$481

China Eastern · Sat, 6 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from $481

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern

Flight time
12h 20m

9,380 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $625
  2. December 2026 $982
  3. January 2027 $765
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $481
  5. March 2027 $822
  6. May 2027 $809
  7. July 2027 $834

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

China Eastern
Depart10:40 Sat, 6 FebAKL → PVG 12h 20m · Direct
$481one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart22:00 Fri, 5 FebAKL → PVG 12h 30m · Direct
$482one way, per person
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Cathay Pacific
Depart14:55 Thu, 4 FebAKL → SHA 13h 40m · 1 stop
$883one way, per person
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Cathay Pacific
Depart14:55 Mon, 8 FebAKL → SHA 13h 40m · 1 stop
$885one way, per person
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Cathay Pacific
Depart08:25 Tue, 9 FebAKL → SHA 13h 40m · 1 stop
$892one way, per person
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Cathay Pacific
Depart08:25 Sat, 20 FebAKL → SHA 13h 40m · 1 stop
$907one way, per person
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Air China
Depart14:15 Fri, 12 FebAKL → PVG 15h 55m · 1 stop
$1,058one way, per person
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About flights from Auckland to Shanghai

Auckland (AKL) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 9,380 km apart. Direct flights take around 12h 20m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $481, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $481 with China Eastern, departing Saturday, 6 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $481 to $982.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $481 one way.

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 12h 20m. Auckland and Shanghai are around 9,380 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Qantas, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific and Air China.

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