How long is the flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?

China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and Air New Zealand can get you from New Zealand to Shanghai in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 20m. New Zealand and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 9362 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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 $519. Users have also found prices from $524 and $566 on Cathay Pacific and China Southern, respectively. Find deals

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 Wellington - 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 Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Cathay Pacific. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 8%.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 7% on flights from New Zealand to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $734. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,228.

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

March can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about $1,082. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $507. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

$518+ Flights from New Zealand to Shanghai, China

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai

Round-trip from	$1,003
One-way from	$518
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,237

China Southern
26/10-2/11
2 total stops
36h 10m total
New Zealand to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
6/11
1 total stop
25h 45m total
New Zealand to Shanghai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($436 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1022:10AKL - SHA

1 stop21h 00mChina Southern

Sun 2/1120:05SHA - AKL

1 stop15h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$1,003

Sat 27/920:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Thu 16/1017:10PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,013

Mon 3/1122:10AKL - PVG

1 stop31h 15mChina Southern

Wed 19/1113:05PVG - AKL

2 stops22h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 12/9$1,045

Mon 3/1122:10AKL - SHA

1 stop16h 05mChina Southern

Wed 19/1112:25SHA - AKL

2 stops22h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/9$1,114

Sun 26/1022:10AKL - PVG

1 stop28h 25mChina Southern

Sun 2/1111:10PVG - AKL

2 stops24h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$1,126

Thu 30/1022:10AKL - PVG

1 stop20h 00mChina Southern

Wed 12/1114:50PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$1,131

Thu 30/1020:50AKL - PVG

2 stops26h 45mChina Airlines

Wed 12/1112:05PVG - AKL

2 stops26h 05mChina Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,134

Mon 3/1106:00AKL - SHA

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1113:35SHA - AKL

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,141

Thu 30/1006:00AKL - SHA

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1113:35SHA - AKL

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,156

Sat 22/1122:40AKL - PVG

1 stop16h 10mHainan Airlines

Sun 14/1209:00PVG - AKL

1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,156

Thu 30/1006:00AKL - PVG

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1117:30PVG - AKL

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,158

Sat 25/1014:25AKL - SHA

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1109:00SHA - AKL

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,208

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1022:10AKL - SHA

1 stop21h 00mChina Southern

Sun 2/1120:05SHA - AKL

1 stop15h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$1,003

Thu 30/1006:00AKL - SHA

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1113:35SHA - AKL

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,156

Wed 15/1011:15AKL - PVG

1 stop15h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 11/1119:00PVG - AKL

1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$1,212

Mon 3/1122:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern

Tue 18/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/9$1,321

Tue 3/313:15WLG - PVG

1 stop22h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 7/314:15PVG - WLG

1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$1,341

Wed 10/1221:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Sun 28/1211:15PVG - AKL

1 stop26h 25mHainan Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,422

Tue 3/316:45WLG - SHA

2 stops23h 10mAir China

Sat 7/320:25SHA - WLG

2 stops20h 45mAir China

Deal found 9/9$1,717

Mon 9/315:55WLG - PVG

2 stops19h 35mSingapore Airlines

Tue 10/316:25PVG - WLG

2 stops26h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,768

Mon 3/1122:10AKL - PVG

1 stop31h 15mChina Southern

Wed 19/1111:40PVG - AKL

2 stops23h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$1,116

Wed 29/1007:35AKL - PVG

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1119:00PVG - AKL

1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,158

Fri 7/1114:55AKL - SHA

1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific

Fri 14/1113:35SHA - AKL

1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/9$1,243

Thu 30/1006:00AKL - PVG

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1117:30PVG - AKL

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,158

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Mon 3/1123:55AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 10mAir China

Wed 19/1114:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mAir China

Deal found 10/9$1,232

Thu 30/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern

Tue 11/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/9$1,301

Mon 3/1122:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern

Tue 18/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/9$1,321

Sat 27/921:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 15/1000:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/9$1,393

Wed 29/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 7/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/9$1,440

Sun 26/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 1/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/9$1,447

Tue 14/1022:00AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 13/1100:10PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/9$1,479

Thu 30/1023:55AKL - PVG

Nonstop12h 10mAir China

Wed 12/1114:15PVG - AKL

Nonstop11h 25mAir China

Deal found 10/9$1,507

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/920:50AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines

Sat 25/1017:10PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,299

Sat 27/920:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Thu 16/1017:10PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,013

Tue 30/922:25AKL - PVG

1 stop19h 35mChina Southern

Tue 7/1018:20PVG - AKL

1 stop17h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 11/9$1,285

Tue 14/1011:15AKL - PVG

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 14/1112:55PVG - AKL

1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$1,252

Wed 15/1011:15AKL - PVG

1 stop15h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 11/1119:00PVG - AKL

1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$1,212

Sat 18/1006:50CHC - PVG

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1119:00PVG - CHC

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,452

Sun 26/1022:10AKL - PVG

1 stop28h 25mChina Southern

Sun 2/1111:10PVG - AKL

2 stops24h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$1,126

Sun 26/1017:40WLG - SHA

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1116:50SHA - WLG

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,405

Mon 27/1017:20CHC - SHA

2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1120:05SHA - CHC

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,304

Thu 30/1022:10AKL - PVG

1 stop20h 00mChina Southern

Wed 12/1114:50PVG - AKL

2 stops20h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$1,131

Thu 30/1020:50AKL - PVG

2 stops26h 45mChina Airlines

Wed 12/1112:05PVG - AKL

2 stops26h 05mChina Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,134

Thu 30/1006:00AKL - PVG

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1117:30PVG - AKL

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,158

One-way flights from New Zealand to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Thu 6/1114:55AKL - PVG

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$518

Thu 2/1021:50AKL - PVG

1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$519

Wed 1/1014:25AKL - SHA

1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$524

Wed 1/1014:25AKL - PVG

1 stop36h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$524

Thu 2/1014:25AKL - SHA

1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$531

Sat 7/208:15AKL - PVG

1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$556

Sat 7/214:55AKL - SHA

1 stop35h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$560

Thu 6/1106:50AKL - PVG

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$563

Thu 6/1114:55AKL - SHA

1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$565

Thu 16/1022:25AKL - PVG

1 stop27h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 10/9$566

Mon 17/1106:00AKL - PVG

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$573

Sat 7/206:50AKL - PVG

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$578

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

22:10-14:10

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/11

20:05-16:15

1 stop15h 10m

$1,003

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

22:10-00:25

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/11

11:40-16:15

2 stops23h 35m

$1,116

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

06:00-20:55

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,156

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

07:35-22:00

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

19:00-13:25

1 stop37h 25m

$1,158

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

06:00-22:00

2 stops21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

17:30-13:25

1 stop14h 55m

$1,158

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

14:25-12:20

1 stop26h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/11

09:00-18:40

1 stop28h 40m

$1,208

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

11:15-22:10

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

19:00-13:25

1 stop37h 25m

$1,212

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

06:00-20:55

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/11

22:30-13:25

1 stop33h 55m

$1,218

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

14:55-12:20

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/11

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,243

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

11:15-23:55

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/11

12:55-13:25

1 stop19h 30m

$1,252

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai (average of $330). Flying from New Zealand to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Shanghai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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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

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

993 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Shanghai?
China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and Air New Zealand can get you from New Zealand to Shanghai in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 20m. 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 Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $519. Users have also found prices from $524 and $566 on Cathay Pacific and China Southern, 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 Wellington - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Shanghai (average of $330). Flying from New Zealand to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$387	Average$577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$436	Average$1,075	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$466	Average$764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$504	Average$1,043	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$836	Average$1,109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$923	Average$1,476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$945	Average$1,423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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