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$498+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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— SHA
18 Dec — 25 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 November 2025.

Tue 18/1106:00AKL - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1119:05PVG - AKL
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,269
Tue 2/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Tue 9/1220:05SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,272
Tue 2/1222:10AKL - PVG
1 stop31h 15mChina Southern
Tue 9/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,272
Wed 3/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 05mChina Southern
Wed 10/1216:50SHA - AKL
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11$1,274
Mon 1/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop27h 10mChina Southern
Fri 12/1216:50SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,292
Mon 1/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Thu 4/1216:30SHA - AKL
2 stops33h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11$1,306
Mon 1/1207:15AKL - SHA
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1220:05SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,334
Wed 3/1210:00AKL - PVG
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Wed 10/1218:05PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11$1,391
Tue 16/1220:45AKL - PVG
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1210:45PVG - AKL
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,406
Thu 4/1210:00AKL - SHA
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Thu 18/1214:50SHA - AKL
1 stop34h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11$1,415
Thu 4/1210:00AKL - PVG
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Thu 18/1222:50PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11$1,415
Mon 24/1122:35AKL - PVG
1 stop29h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 7/1211:15PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/11$1,442

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 18 November 2025.

Return from

$1,223

One-way from

$498

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,315
China Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • 14/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

08:15-20:55

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,184

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/12

22:10-20:20

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

21:50-06:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,271

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

08:15-12:20

1 stop33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,274

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

22:10-09:15

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/2

08:50-06:30

1 stop16h 40m

$1,285

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/12

07:15-22:15

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

20:05-16:15

1 stop15h 10m

$1,334

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

14:55-20:55

1 stop35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,334

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

14:55-15:20

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,385

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

14:55-15:20

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

07:10-00:25

2 stops36h 15m

$1,424

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,424

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/11

22:20-22:55

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/12

09:00-18:40

1 stop28h 40m

$1,435

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 88 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Shanghai takes 12 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai are China Eastern, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,068
China Southern
China Southern
From $458
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From $615
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $961

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai are Sichuan Airlines, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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).

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 18 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
527 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • 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, Sichuan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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