How long is the flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?

China Southern, China Airlines, and Cathay Pacific can get you from New Zealand to Shanghai in just under 15h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 40m. New Zealand and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 9794 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Shanghai one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $480. Users have also found prices from $532 and $560 on China Southern and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Shanghai?

When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Shanghai, consider Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Auckland Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Christchurch - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from New Zealand to Shanghai are China Southern, China Eastern and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Shanghai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Shanghai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Shanghai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai (average of $1,215). Flying from New Zealand to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,127). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to SHA?

When flying from New Zealand to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Shanghai delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 349 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Shanghai is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,Air New Zealand, andChina Southern from New Zealand to Shanghai 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.

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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.

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China Southern

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China Eastern

7.3

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?
China Southern, China Airlines, and Cathay Pacific can get you from New Zealand to Shanghai in just under 15h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 40m. New Zealand and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 9794 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Shanghai one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $480. Users have also found prices from $532 and $560 on China Southern and Cathay Pacific, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Shanghai?
When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Shanghai, consider Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Auckland Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Christchurch - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai (average of $1,215). Flying from New Zealand to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,127). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from New Zealand to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Shanghai delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 349 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Shanghai is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,Air New Zealand, andChina Southern from New Zealand to Shanghai 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.

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