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SHA — AKL
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 3 November 2025.

Cheapest airline

China Eastern
On average, China Eastern currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of $2,728).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 November 2025.

Mon 9/310:50SHA - AKL
1 stop24h 25mChina Southern
Tue 24/322:10AKL - SHA
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 2/11$1,222
Mon 9/306:55PVG - AKL
1 stop28h 20mChina Southern
Tue 24/322:10AKL - PVG
1 stop20h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 2/11$1,222
Thu 18/1211:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Thu 25/1222:35AKL - PVG
1 stop16h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,278
Thu 25/1220:50SHA - AKL
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Wed 7/110:00AKL - SHA
1 stop31h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11$1,294
Mon 22/1206:55PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Wed 7/122:10AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11$1,364
Tue 3/306:55PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Sat 14/322:10AKL - PVG
1 stop20h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 1/11$1,365
Thu 11/1211:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1210:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,369
Mon 22/1216:50SHA - AKL
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Wed 7/122:10AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 1/11$1,383
Thu 18/1219:05SHA - AKL
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Tue 30/1210:00AKL - SHA
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 1/11$1,385
Thu 18/1219:05SHA - AKL
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Thu 25/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11$1,399
Wed 26/1120:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 10mHainan Airlines
Wed 24/1221:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,409
Mon 9/318:05PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/322:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,426

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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 3 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

10:50-16:15

1 stop24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

22:10-12:15

1 stop19h 05m

$1,222

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/12

11:35-18:40

1 stop26h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/12

22:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

$1,278

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

18:05-16:15

1 stop17h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

$1,365

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

06:55-06:30

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

22:10-13:10

1 stop20h 00m

$1,365

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/12

16:50-06:30

1 stop32h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/1

22:10-19:20

1 stop26h 10m

$1,383

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

19:05-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/12

22:10-19:20

1 stop26h 10m

$1,399

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

18:05-16:15

1 stop17h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

$1,439

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

09:00-18:40

1 stop28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/12

20:30-20:10

2 stops28h 40m

$1,440

ShanghaiAuckland

PVG - AKL

PVGAKL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

02:15-12:15

1 stop29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

13:45-01:05

1 stop40h 20m

$1,486

ShanghaiAuckland

SHA - AKL

SHAAKL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

14:50-16:15

1 stop20h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

06:50-22:15

2 stops20h 25m

$1,531

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of $618). Flying from Shanghai in September will prove the most costly (average of $1,172). 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, Air New Zealand, China Southern. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,560
Delta
Delta
From $2,077
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From $222
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
From $354

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 Air New Zealand, China Southern, andChina 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 3 November 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

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