Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 25,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (PVG): Air New Zealand and China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 5,821 miles (9,368 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Taipei, Brisbane and Sydney and more.
How many miles AKL to PVG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 25,000 | $15–35 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $15–35 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 35,000 | $43–63 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand | 44,280 | $40–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 51,000 | $15–35 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 51,800 | $35–185 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 52,500 | $15–35 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand | 55,000 | $15–35 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air New Zealand | 60,000 | $59.80–429.80 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand | 67,000 | $15–285 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand | 95,000 | $25–435 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AKL to PVG
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book AKL to PVG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
AKL to PVG with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Taipei (TPE)Air New Zealand, then Spring Airlines, EVA Air and 5 more
+4
- Via Brisbane (BNE)China Airlines, Air New Zealand and 3 more, then China Eastern Airlines
+2
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+3
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Hainan Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
+4 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Tokyo (NRT)Air New Zealand, then Air China, Jetstar Japan and 7 more+6
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 2 more, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines+1
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way+4
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Air New Zealand, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way+1
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U+4
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
+3
AKL to PVG: common questions
How many miles does AKL to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (30,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (35,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (44,280). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to PVG?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is Auckland from Shanghai by plane?
Auckland (AKL) and Shanghai (PVG) are 5,821 miles (9,368 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AKL to PVG award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Auckland and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Taipei (TPE), Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.