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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 10:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 12:14 pm.

The flight takes about 12h 19m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 12h 19m, covering 5,817 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $796 to $1,173, with an average of $964 over the past 12 months. Anything below $796 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $964 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $717 round-trip via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared to $1,054 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $782 to $5,778. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $409, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 5h 38m.

One-stop flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $939 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $988, a difference of $49.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Auckland and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Air New Zealand

Flying via Shenzhen (SZX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 56m, compared with 18h 40m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 19h 49m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 5 hours behind Auckland (China Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• Air New Zealand: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.