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Thu, May 28
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
£352
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Thu, May 28
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
£352
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Mon, May 25
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
£356
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Thu, May 28
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
£371
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2 stops
Sun, May 24
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
£382
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Sun, May 24
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
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Sun, May 24 – Fri, May 29
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£639
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
£707
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Auckland AKLShanghai SHA
£708
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Auckland AKLShanghai PVG
£713
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£352

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,014

Cheapest round-trip

£639

Average round-trip

£748

Nonstop flights in May

£602 – £1,940

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

varies by destination

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

varies by destination

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Auckland
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9379 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Auckland to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
China Eastern Airlines
1------1121
Air New Zealand
1---111------
Air China
---1---111---
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
China Eastern Airlines
2---1------------
Air New Zealand
------------21---
Air China
1---11---1---
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
China Eastern Airlines
---241---31
Air New Zealand
1---1111---
Air China
---------111---
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Wednesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
China Eastern Airlines
---231212
Air New Zealand
1---1211---
Air China
2---1111---
Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Auckland to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
QantasQFAQFNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air New ZealandANZNZNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
27°C19°C
23 May
86%
29°C22°C
Sunday
17 May
27°C19°C
24 May
30°C20°C
Monday
18 May
27°C20°C
25 May
26°C21°C
Tuesday
19 May
77%
21°C19°C
26 May
76%
26°C21°C
Wednesday
20 May
87%
26°C20°C
27 May
81%
23°C19°C
Thursday
21 May
28°C21°C
28 May
25°C18°C
Friday
22 May
88%
24°C22°C
29 May
28°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Auckland and Shanghai is 9379 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, and Air New Zealand. Auckland and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Auckland to Shanghai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Shanghai takes around 12 hours.
What is the flight distance between Auckland and Shanghai?
The flight distance between Auckland and Shanghai is 9379 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Shanghai?
Several carriers operate flights between Auckland and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Air New Zealand.
What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, London, Christchurch, Sydney, Nadi, Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Dunedin, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Perth, Apia, Cairns, New Delhi, Manila, Denpasar, Whakatane.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.
What airports are near Auckland?
The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua Regional, Taupo, Kerikeri, Whakatane, Tauranga, Whangarei.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Auckland and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Shanghai with Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, Air New Zealand.
When’s the best time to travel between Auckland and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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