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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $396

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,519

Return from

$615

One-way from

$396
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Average for return flights in April 2024
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From Auckland Intl to Shanghai
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One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Shanghai
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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Shanghai in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Thu 9/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mHainan Airlines
Wed 22/512:50PVG - AKL
1 stop25h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$615
Thu 23/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop19h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/620:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$635
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$689
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$690
Thu 23/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/616:50SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4$711
Tue 7/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop19h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 21/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$712
Fri 17/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/512:55PVG - AKL
1 stop24h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$724
Fri 17/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/511:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$726
Fri 26/420:45AKL - PVG
1 stop26h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 10/506:40PVG - AKL
1 stop31h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$749

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 9/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mHainan Airlines
Wed 22/512:50PVG - AKL
1 stop25h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$615
Thu 23/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop19h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/620:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$635
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$689
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$690
Thu 23/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/616:50SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4$711
Tue 7/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop19h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 21/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$712
Fri 17/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/512:55PVG - AKL
1 stop24h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$724
Fri 17/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/511:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$726
Fri 26/420:45AKL - PVG
1 stop26h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 10/506:40PVG - AKL
1 stop31h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$749

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Users travelling to Shanghai last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Mon 6/500:25AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,182
Mon 6/500:25AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/515:10PVG - AKL
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,354
Mon 6/500:25AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,500
Mon 6/500:25AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/514:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,569
Mon 6/500:25AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/500:35PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,688

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Those seeking round-trip flights to Shanghai should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Mon 10/621:25AKL - SHA
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 24/4$396
Mon 10/621:25AKL - PVG
1 stop19h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 24/4$396
Wed 1/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$455
Thu 16/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$459
Mon 3/607:30AKL - SHA
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$474
Wed 1/520:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$497
Mon 3/622:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Deal found 24/4$497
Mon 10/621:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4$516
Thu 16/520:50AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$524

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Fri 17/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 30/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,048
Fri 17/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 30/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,053
Sat 7/921:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 13/900:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,055
Thu 9/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 21/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,063
Thu 23/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 12/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,095
Sun 26/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 1/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,097
Wed 15/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 17/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,112
Wed 15/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 17/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,114
Tue 7/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 20/500:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,176

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently $468 while a return flight costs $922. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Midday
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific to Shanghai. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

ANA
8.5
Very Good
948 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
961 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,133 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SHA flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $646, however they can be found for as little as $610.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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