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$311+ 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 15/9. 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
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 Juli 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiQueenstown

SHA - ZQN

SHAZQN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sa 8/8

21:55-21:15

2 stops43h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mi 9/9

07:00-14:45

2 stops35h 45m

$1,500

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fr 21/8

12:10-22:40

2 stops30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fr 4/9

13:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,555

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mo 5/10

22:30-12:50

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mi 28/10

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

$1,598

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mo 5/10

22:30-12:50

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mo 26/10

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

$1,598

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mo 5/10

22:30-12:50

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sa 31/10

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

$1,598

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mo 5/10

22:30-12:50

1 stop33h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mo 9/11

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

$1,598

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fr 21/8

08:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fr 4/9

21:20-14:20

1 stop21h 00m

$1,623

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fr 4/9

08:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fr 11/9

21:20-20:30

1 stop27h 10m

$1,656

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Di 6/10

16:50-12:50

1 stop15h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mo 26/10

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

$1,716

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Di 6/10

16:50-12:50

1 stop15h 00m

Auckland Intl

Di 10/11

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

$1,716

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $1,223). Flying from Shanghai in September will prove the most costly (average of $2,662). 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, China Southern. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,534
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From $305
China Southern
China Southern
From $1,084

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 Southern and 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 Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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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 August; with September 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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