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$508+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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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 heinäkuu 2025.

Return from

$947

One-way from

$508

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,326
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 30m total
  • Auckland to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($103 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 18 heinäkuu 2025.

la 26/720:50AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
su 24/806:45PVG - AKL
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/7$925
la 26/721:25AKL - SHA
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
su 24/818:50SHA - AKL
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/7$947
ti 29/721:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
ti 26/818:20PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 18/7$991
la 26/706:10AKL - SHA
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
la 23/818:10SHA - AKL
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,007
ti 29/710:15AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
ti 26/817:40PVG - AKL
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,099
to 30/1014:55AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
ke 12/1113:35SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$1,109
ti 9/913:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
ti 28/1013:45PVG - AKL
1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/7$1,137
pe 15/820:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 20mHainan Airlines
ti 16/908:30SHA - AKL
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,337
la 2/819:30AKL - SHA
1 stop18h 30mAir China
pe 29/820:25SHA - AKL
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Deal found 15/7$1,348

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

la 30/8

20:50-11:45

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

la 6/9

16:25-18:10

1 stop21h 45m

$947

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

ti 29/7

21:25-10:20

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ti 26/8

20:00-15:35

1 stop15h 35m

$953

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

ti 29/7

21:25-20:30

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ti 26/8

18:20-15:35

1 stop17h 15m

$991

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

ti 29/7

06:10-22:40

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ti 26/8

18:10-19:35

2 stops21h 25m

$1,007

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

ti 29/7

10:15-23:55

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ti 26/8

17:40-19:35

2 stops21h 55m

$1,099

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

to 30/10

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ke 12/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,109

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

ti 9/9

13:25-13:15

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ti 28/10

13:45-13:25

1 stop18h 40m

$1,137

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

ti 29/7

21:00-05:30

Nonstop12h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ma 25/8

00:15-15:45

Nonstop11h 30m

$1,227

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

pe 15/8

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ti 16/9

08:30-18:10

1 stop29h 40m

$1,337

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

la 2/8

19:30-10:00

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

pe 29/8

20:25-17:30

1 stop17h 05m

$1,348

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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 11 July 2025.

Booking 18 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 Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern.

Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From $279
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $576
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 18 heinäkuu 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, andSingapore Airlines 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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 is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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