Auckland to Shanghai AKL → PVG, SHA
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $747 with Sichuan Airlines, 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $496 with Air New Zealand, 1 Apr 2027, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $894 to $996.
Cheapest return found recently
$747
7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 · Sichuan Airlines
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 10:00 p.m. · Return leaves 6:45 p.m. · 43 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$747 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $730 to $951.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 10 departure dates from 24 Oct to 30 Apr 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 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct – 31 Oct | $964 | China Southern Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Oct – 30 Oct | $972 | China Southern Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Oct – 1 Nov | $951 | Qantas | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 28 Nov | $903 | Qantas | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 17 Dec | $1,004 | China Southern Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 17 Dec | $884 | Hainan Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $1,091 | Air China | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $1,091 | Air China | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $747 | Sichuan Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 18 May 2027 | $891 | China Southern Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $747.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Southern Airlines, Qantas, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $388 to $496.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$496
1 Apr 2027 · Air New Zealand
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:45 p.m. · 12 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$496
1 Apr 2027 · Air New Zealand
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 11:45 p.m. · 12 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$496 1 Apr 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
$353 29 Octfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $334 to $480.
At $496, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 5 departure dates from 29 Oct to 18 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?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | $353 | Xiamen Airlines | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Apr 2027 | $496 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 May 2027 | $388 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | stops unknown | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 May 2027 | $497 | Qantas | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 May 2027 | $480 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 3 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $353.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Xiamen Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas.
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 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Apr 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 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 | $1,440 | $964 | +82% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $981 | $873 | +24% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $886 | $859 | +12% | 16 |
| 30–59 days | $799 | $730 | +1% | 24 |
| 90–179 days | $790 | $747 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 180+ days | $1,044 | $796 | +32% | 25 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $344 | $340 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $464 | $334 | +35% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $482 | $388 | +40% | 16 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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