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$351+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. 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.
SHA — AKL
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

14:10-16:50

2 stops22h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

06:10-22:40

2 stops20h 30m

$1,264

ShanghaiChristchurch

SHA - CHC

SHACHC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/5

10:10-00:20

2 stops34h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

06:20-17:00

2 stops38h 40m

$1,276

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/5

14:10-16:50

2 stops22h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

06:45-11:00

2 stops32h 15m

$1,281

ShanghaiChristchurch

PVG - CHC

PVGCHC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

12:20-15:25

2 stops23h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

06:20-23:55

2 stops21h 35m

$1,380

ShanghaiWellington

PVG - WLG

PVGWLG

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

12:20-14:45

2 stops22h 25m

Wellington

Wed 20/5

06:05-23:55

2 stops21h 50m

$1,416

ShanghaiChristchurch

SHA - CHC

SHACHC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

21:55-00:20

2 stops46h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 16/5

15:45-08:50

2 stops45h 05m

$1,446

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

14:10-16:50

2 stops22h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

06:10-22:40

2 stops20h 30m

$1,449

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

14:10-16:50

2 stops22h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/5

13:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,482

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

22:30-11:50

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

13:25-15:35

1 stop30h 10m

$1,511

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/8

02:10-22:50

1 stop16h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/8

13:00-14:15

1 stop29h 15m

$1,534

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $669). Flying from Shanghai in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,401). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

For round-trip flights from Shanghai you’ll fly on: China Eastern. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,550
Delta
Delta
From $3,171
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From $309
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
From $351

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern from Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai is currently May; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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