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$429+ 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 31/5. 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
30 May — 6 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiChristchurch

PVG - CHC

PVGCHC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/8

10:05-23:35

2 stops33h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 30/8

06:30-07:05

2 stops28h 35m

$1,318

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/8

10:05-16:55

2 stops26h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

08:55-07:05

2 stops26h 10m

$1,382

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/8

20:00-15:30

1 stop15h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

09:00-10:20

1 stop29h 20m

$1,386

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/8

18:20-15:30

1 stop17h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

09:00-13:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,386

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/9

18:20-15:30

1 stop17h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/9

21:20-12:55

1 stop19h 35m

$1,418

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/9

15:50-15:30

1 stop19h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/9

21:20-10:20

1 stop17h 00m

$1,425

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

08:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

13:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,473

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

12:10-19:10

2 stops27h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/6

06:00-22:40

2 stops20h 40m

$1,488

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

13:50-15:30

1 stop21h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/6

09:00-22:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,511

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/9

11:50-15:30

1 stop23h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/9

21:20-11:20

1 stop18h 00m

$1,550

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $525). Flying from Shanghai in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,314). 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 $1,532
Delta
Delta
From $3,134
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From $305
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
From $383

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
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

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
7.3
Good
209 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

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?

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