Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Shanghai is five hours behind Auckland and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from AKL to PVG start from 21:00 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Air New Zealand. Overall, there are 18 weekly Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AKL to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is easy with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Eastern Airlines on this route.
China Eastern Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AKL to PVG flights, with 93.44% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AKL and PVG include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Rs85,758 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs162,800. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AKL to PVG.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from AKL to PVG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, data shows 69.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AKL? If you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AKL to PVG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
