Statistics on Auckland-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Auckland)

The average price to go to Shanghai from Auckland airport is $ 1022 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 818 (in march) and $ 1529 (in january), which is a saving of $ 205 or a surplus of $ 507 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $597 to $651 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a thursday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Shanghai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 48151 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 818, saving $ 205 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1022). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1529).

Flight Auckland-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1054 $ 1529 very high price
February$ 754 $ 1108 fair price
March$ 594 $ 818 very good price
April$ 735 $ 1001 good price
May$ 610 $ 821 good price
June$ 601 $ 859 good price
July$ 754 $ 1061 fair price
August$ 647 $ 871 good price
September$ 666 $ 1047 good price
October$ 694 $ 1027 good price
November$ 577 $ 911 good price
December$ 887 $ 1205 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Shanghai

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Shanghai range from $325 to $1464. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $326 to $380), 1% at the maximum price (from $1409 to $1464). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $759 to $813 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Shanghai flight

There are 8 companies that serve Auckland from Shanghai airport: China Eastern, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Air China, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 48151 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Auckland->Shanghai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Auckland-Shanghai flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 3.3 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Shanghai flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $62.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Auckland departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $20. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a wednesday may cost you an additional $43.

Top prices Auckland-Shanghai

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Shanghai05-06 to 14-06-2025$ 468 
Auckland → Shanghai07-06 to 11-06-2025$ 438 
Auckland → Shanghai06-08 to 30-08-2025$ 444 
Auckland → Shanghai01-09 to 11-09-2025$ 444 
Auckland → Shanghai01-10 to 22-10-2025$ 422 
Auckland → Shanghai15-10 to 28-10-2025$ 391 
Auckland → Shanghai04-11 to 10-11-2025$ 391 
Auckland → Shanghai08-11 to 29-11-2025$ 422 
Auckland → Shanghai10-11 to 17-11-2025$ 421 
Auckland → Shanghai12-11 to 25-11-2025$ 261 

When to book your flight Auckland - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 886 $, which is a saving of 136 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (171 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1000 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1358), 5 to 6 months ($ 1102), 6 to 7 months ($ 1134), 8 to 9 months ($ 1147), 9 to 10 months ($ 1011), 10 to 11 months ($ 1174)
February

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 899 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1053), 2 to 3 months ($ 1002), 3 to 4 months ($ 1095), 5 to 6 months ($ 1056), 6 to 7 months ($ 983), 8 to 9 months ($ 1024)
March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 736 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 782), 3 to 4 months ($ 763), 4 to 5 months ($ 811), 7 to 8 months ($ 747), 8 to 9 months ($ 758), 9 to 10 months ($ 796)
April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 754 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 5 to 6 months ($ 811), 6 to 7 months ($ 812), 8 to 9 months ($ 887), 9 to 10 months ($ 849), 10 to 11 months ($ 822)
May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 715 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 772), 8 to 9 months ($ 740), 9 to 10 months ($ 723)
June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 717 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 824), 1 to 2 months ($ 826), 2 to 3 months ($ 854), 3 to 4 months ($ 838), 5 to 6 months ($ 722), 9 to 10 months ($ 810), 10 to 11 months ($ 761)
July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 864 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 989), 2 to 3 months ($ 1013), 4 to 5 months ($ 1017), 6 to 7 months ($ 1021), 8 to 9 months ($ 922), 9 to 10 months ($ 998), 10 to 11 months ($ 1018)
August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 746 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 797), 3 to 4 months ($ 831), 4 to 5 months ($ 865), 5 to 6 months ($ 784), 6 to 7 months ($ 801), 10 to 11 months ($ 820)
September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 814 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1004), 2 to 3 months ($ 1038), 3 to 4 months ($ 998), 4 to 5 months ($ 874), 5 to 6 months ($ 902), 6 to 7 months ($ 937), 8 to 9 months ($ 857), 10 to 11 months ($ 940)
October

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 763 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1026), 2 to 3 months ($ 998), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 5 to 6 months ($ 937), 7 to 8 months ($ 832), 9 to 10 months ($ 791), 11 to 12 months ($ 988)
November

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 759 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 874), 3 to 4 months ($ 815), 4 to 5 months ($ 801), 5 to 6 months ($ 847), 7 to 8 months ($ 824), 8 to 9 months ($ 850), 9 to 10 months ($ 853)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1004 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1194), 3 to 4 months ($ 1038), 4 to 5 months ($ 1079), 5 to 6 months ($ 1041), 6 to 7 months ($ 1006), 7 to 8 months ($ 1102), 8 to 9 months ($ 1116), 10 to 11 months ($ 1107), 11 to 12 months ($ 1110)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $49 more.

Auckland to Shanghai: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1399
$779 to $2245		Find a flight
May 2025$ 877
$493 to $3486		Find a flight
June 2025$ 616
$438 to $963		Find a flight
July 2025$ 835
$514 to $1427		Find a flight
August 2025$ 990
$444 to $4773		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1050
$425 to $13227		Find a flight
October 2025$ 717
$263 to $1131		Find a flight
November 2025$ 639
$260 to $797		Find a flight
December 2025$ 942
$671 to $1239		Find a flight
January 2026$ 876
$584 to $1122		Find a flight
February 2026$ 818
$561 to $1288		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june, july, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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