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— SHA
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Return from

$972

One-way from

$521

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,236
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 20/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($423 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Mon 20/1021:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Wed 5/1117:30PVG - AKL
1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/9$972
Sun 19/1022:25AKL - SHA
1 stop15h 55mChina Southern
Tue 4/1120:05SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 14/9$983
Sun 19/1022:25AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 55mChina Southern
Thu 6/1122:50PVG - AKL
1 stop36h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/9$983
Sat 27/920:50AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 55mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/1017:10PVG - AKL
2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,013
Sat 27/920:50AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 16/1017:10PVG - AKL
2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,014
Mon 3/1106:00AKL - SHA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1114:10SHA - AKL
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,023
Thu 23/1021:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 31/1017:30PVG - AKL
1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,026
Thu 13/1114:55AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1122:30SHA - AKL
1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$1,048
Mon 3/1122:10AKL - PVG
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Wed 19/1108:10PVG - AKL
2 stops27h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 14/9$1,051
Thu 2/1021:50AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 9/1017:10PVG - AKL
2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,055
Fri 3/1021:45AKL - PVG
1 stop26h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 10/1006:45PVG - AKL
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,056
Mon 3/1122:10AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Wed 19/1112:25SHA - AKL
2 stops22h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 14/9$1,063

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

22:25-11:20

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/11

20:05-16:15

1 stop15h 10m

$983

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

06:00-08:50

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/11

14:10-00:25

2 stops29h 15m

$1,023

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

08:15-12:20

1 stop33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,086

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

08:15-20:15

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

09:30-13:25

1 stop22h 55m

$1,086

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

11:15-17:50

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

19:00-13:25

1 stop37h 25m

$1,145

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

22:10-18:35

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

21:50-16:15

1 stop37h 25m

$1,154

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

14:25-20:55

1 stop35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,187

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

14:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,187

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

14:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,187

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

14:25-13:15

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

19:00-13:25

1 stop37h 25m

$1,187

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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 12 September 2025.

Booking 35 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 1 June 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, Hainan Airlines and China Southern.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $603
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From $297
China Southern
China Southern
From $260
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $549

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 16 September 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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

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
505 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

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
994 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

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
110 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

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
166 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

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.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $565, however they can be found for as little as $565.

  • 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. Shanghai 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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