Cheap flights from New Zealand to Shanghai, China from $502

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$998

One-way from

$532

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,247
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 13/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • New Zealand to Shanghai
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($444 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.

Mon 13/1021:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Tue 21/1016:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/8$998
Sun 19/1021:45AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 35mHainan Airlines
Sun 2/1111:15PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,000
Thu 20/1122:40AKL - PVG
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 22/111:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,008
Sat 27/920:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Thu 16/1017:10PVG - AKL
2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,015
Thu 23/1014:25AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1113:35SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/8$1,027
Wed 5/1114:55AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/1113:35SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/8$1,051
Mon 17/1114:55AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/1122:30SHA - AKL
1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9$1,054
Mon 17/1114:55AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/1117:30PVG - AKL
1 stop14h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9$1,061
Mon 27/1014:55AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/1113:35SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9$1,064
Thu 30/1014:55AKL - SHA
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/1113:35SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/8$1,071
Mon 27/1006:50AKL - PVG
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1117:30PVG - AKL
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,086
Fri 17/1021:45AKL - SHA
1 stop30h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 1/1109:00SHA - AKL
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,095

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Shanghai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

21:50-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/10

16:25-19:05

1 stop21h 40m

$998

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

21:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/11

11:15-18:40

1 stop26h 25m

$1,000

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

22:40-15:25

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

11:35-18:40

1 stop26h 05m

$1,008

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/9

20:50-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/10

17:10-19:05

2 stops20h 55m

$1,015

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

14:25-12:05

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,027

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,051

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/11

14:55-15:20

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 24/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,054

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/11

14:55-16:15

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/11

17:30-13:25

1 stop14h 55m

$1,061

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/10

14:55-15:20

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,064

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,071

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Shanghai

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Zealand to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 1 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to CN2 are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 1 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific 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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?

    Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific can get you from New Zealand to Shanghai in just under 17h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h. New Zealand and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 9362 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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $502. Users have also found prices from $532 and $546 on Cathay Pacific and Hainan Airlines, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Shanghai?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai consider choosing LATAM Airlines(90%), China Eastern(90%) or Air New Zealand(86%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Shanghai?

    The cheapest flight price from New Zealand to Shanghai is $563. On average you can expect to pay $2,290. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $861.

  • 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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Top 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$391Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest$440Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$471Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$508Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$843Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$931Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China EasternCheapest$953Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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