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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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $509 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to $1,035 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$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.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) - 6% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $891 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,007, a difference of $116. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 4 hours 28 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 10:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 12:16 pm.

The flight takes about 12h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $942. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 12h 21m, 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.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 11m, compared with 19h 35m via Shenzhen (SZX) and 20h 34m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 4 hours behind Auckland (China Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Auckland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $779 to $1,124, with an average of $942 over the past 12 months. Anything below $779 counts as a good deal.