Cheap flights from Auckland to Shanghai from $476 AKL → PVG, SHA
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $824 with China Southern Airlines, 13 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $476 with Jetstar, 13 May 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $476, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $824, 13 Mar 2027 to 16 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $846 to $1,094
- Cheapest month to fly
- October 2027, return fares from $817 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern, Air New Zealand, Air China
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 12 h 30 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $846 to $1,094.
Cheapest return found recently
$824
13 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 · China Southern Airlines
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 10:25 p.m. · Return leaves 7:50 p.m. · 33 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) · overnight connection
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,218
13 Nov – 28 Nov · Air China
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:55 p.m. · Return leaves 1:45 a.m. · 23 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$824 13 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$817 16 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $730 to $951.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 13 Nov to 16 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
109 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 27 Nov | $931 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 20 Jan 2027 | $1,345 | China Eastern | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $1,106 | Qantas | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 | $817 | China Southern Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | $1,057 | China Eastern | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027 | $817 | China Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2027 is the cheapest month — from $817.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Air New Zealand, Qantas, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $356 to $508.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$476
13 May 2027 · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · 46 h 45 min trip
2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$604
8 May 2027 · China Eastern
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 9:00 p.m. · 12 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$476 13 May 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$341 6 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $248 to $480.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 20 Jan 2027 to 31 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 13 May 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
46 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2027 | $356 | Xiamen Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Jan 2027 | $354 | Qantas | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Feb 2027 | $341 | Qantas | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Feb 2027 | $643 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 May 2027 | $506 | Cathay Pacific | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 May 2027 | $515 | Cathay Pacific | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 May 2027 | $476 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 May 2027 | $432 | Qantas | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $341.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qantas, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Auckland to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Auckland to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $964 | $898 | +20% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $951 | $873 | +18% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $886 | $859 | +10% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $884 | $730 | +10% | 47 |
| 60–89 days | $1,074 | $909 | +34% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $804 | $747 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 180+ days | $891 | $796 | +11% | 36 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $351 | $335 | +2% | 13 |
| 30–59 days | $344 | $340 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 60–89 days | $526 | $341 | +53% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $462 | $248 | +34% | 46 |
| 180+ days | $471 | $388 | +37% | 40 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $824 with China Southern Airlines, 13 Mar 2027 to 16 Mar 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $817 with China Airlines, 16 Oct 2027 to 22 Oct 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $846 to $1,094.
How much is a one-way flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $476 with Jetstar, 13 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $341 with Qantas, 6 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $356 to $508.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Shanghai?
October 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $817, 16 Oct 2027 to 22 Oct 2027, found 6 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $341, 6 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,218 with Air China, 13 Nov to 28 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $604 with China Eastern, 8 May 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Shanghai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 8 May 2027, takes 12 h 30 min from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 13 May 2027, takes 46 h 45 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Shanghai?
Between 13 Nov and 16 Oct 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on 2 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Air New Zealand on 1 and Qantas on 1. Between 20 Jan 2027 and 31 May 2027, Qantas has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Jetstar on 2 and Cathay Pacific on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
