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645 € Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Auckland International

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Flight deals from Shanghai to Auckland International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Auckland International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 765 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Auckland.645 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Garuda Indonesia, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 645 €, select.
Auckland.692 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Thu, 17 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 692 €, select.
Auckland.707 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 707 €, select.
Auckland.726 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 726 €, select.
Auckland.727 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 727 €, select.
Auckland.727 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 727 €, select.
Auckland.728 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 728 €, select.
Auckland.728 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 728 €, select.
Auckland.728 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Garuda Indonesia, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Auckland International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 728 €, select.
Auckland.728 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 728 €, select.
Auckland.751 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Garuda Indonesia, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 751 €, select.
Auckland.753 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia X and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 753 €, select.
Auckland.755 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 755 €, select.
Auckland.765 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 765 €, select.
Auckland.766 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 766 €, select.
Auckland.767 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 767 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Auckland International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Auckland International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 1.199 €
Aug
from 765 €
Sep
from 645 €
Oct
from 726 €
Nov
from 728 €
Dec
from 876 €
Jan
from 751 €
Feb
from 766 €
Mar
from 803 €
Apr
from 900 €
May
from 844 €
Jun
from 767 €

Direct flights from Shanghai to Auckland International

Shanghai to Auckland International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Auckland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Auckland International.

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18km from central Auckland
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Shanghai to Auckland: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found645 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week72

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Auckland International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Auckland International is 645 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Auckland International.
Lufthansa, China Eastern and Air New Zealand fly direct from Shanghai to Auckland International.
As of July 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Auckland International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Auckland International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Auckland International Airport on Monday, 7 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Auckland International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Auckland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Shanghai to Auckland Airport (AKL): What you need to know

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is Shanghai's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Auckland Airport (AKL) jetting off from here.

  • Hop on a direct Shanghai to Auckland Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 25 minutes.

  • Auckland is five hours ahead of Shanghai. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland, which is in the UTC+13 timezone.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Air New Zealand at 2:15pm. Go for the first PVG to AKL departure operated by China Eastern Airlines at 12:10am if you'd rather not wait around.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to AKL, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • You can book a direct flight from Shanghai to Auckland Airport (AKL) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • When leaving from PVG, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Auckland Airport with China Eastern Airlines.

  • China Eastern sees the most traveller bookings for flights from PVG to AKL.

  • China Eastern sets the standard for punctuality. An impressive 91.8% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Shanghai to AKL with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PVG and AKL include:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • PVG is about 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Shanghai to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Auckland Airport. Here's where you can connect between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and AKL:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Shanghai to AKL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

  • Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down right on cue.

  • The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Auckland Airport (AKL)

Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland

  • Auckland Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • At the moment, 348 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Auckland Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 645 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to AKL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Cheap Shanghai to Auckland Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Shanghai to AKL.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Auckland Airport.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Auckland Airport (AKL). March is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.

  • When booking your Shanghai to AKL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Auckland Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Auckland

  • After booking your flight from Shanghai to Auckland Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Auckland:

  • Rangitoto Island and Rangitoto Summit are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Auckland itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mt. Wellington.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Hamilton is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Auckland. Around 97 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Hamilton Gardens, St Peter's Cathedral and Eden Park.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in New Zealand, consider Tauranga, roughly 145 kilometres southeast of Auckland. Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Maunganui Beach and Mount Maunganui Lookout are the start of reasons to visit.

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