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21 Mar — 28 Mar1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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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 19 February 2026.

Mon 18/509:00
AKL
-
PVG
2 stops29h 25m
China Southern
Mon 25/511:30
PVG
-
AKL
2 stops24h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$889
Sat 25/421:00
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 2/516:25
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop21h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2$904
Sat 16/509:00
AKL
-
PVG
2 stops29h 25m
China Southern
Fri 12/606:55
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$916
Thu 5/322:35
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 24/311:35
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop26h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$918
Sun 8/322:00
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 25/316:40
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop21h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$923
Sat 11/409:00
AKL
-
PVG
2 stops20h 15m
China Southern
Wed 27/506:55
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop19h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$973
Sat 24/1022:25
AKL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
China Southern
Sun 1/1119:05
SHA
-
AKL
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$976
Sat 24/1022:25
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Sun 1/1106:55
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 16/2$1,010
Sat 14/322:35
AKL
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 24/311:35
PVG
-
AKL
1 stop26h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,030
Sun 15/322:20
AKL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 24/309:00
SHA
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,031
Sat 14/306:10
AKL
-
SHA
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/318:10
SHA
-
AKL
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,033
Sun 15/306:45
AKL
-
SHA
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/318:10
SHA
-
AKL
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,035

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, 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 19 February 2026.

Return from

$889

One-way from

$455

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,134
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

09:00-10:25

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

11:30-15:35

2 stops24h 05m

$889

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

21:00-10:30

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/5

16:25-17:50

1 stop21h 25m

$904

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/4

09:00-01:15

2 stops20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/5

06:55-06:30

1 stop19h 35m

$973

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

09:00-10:25

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

17:50-15:35

1 stop17h 45m

$983

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

09:00-22:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

18:50-15:35

1 stop16h 45m

$1,088

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

06:50-23:55

2 stops22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

12:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

$1,093

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/4

09:00-22:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

10:10-16:50

2 stops26h 40m

$1,100

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

10:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

11:50-16:15

1 stop23h 25m

$1,103

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

10:00-21:35

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

18:25-16:15

1 stop16h 50m

$1,103

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

13:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

16:50-09:50

1 stop37h 00m

$1,110

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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 18 February 2026.

Booking 60 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.

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 $1,070
China Southern
China Southern
From $435
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From $622
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $981

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Shanghai are China Southern, Sichuan Airlines 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 19 February 2026.
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
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
588 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
1,171 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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
193 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

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, China Southern 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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