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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from $474

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
15 May — 22 May1
1 adult
Wed 15/5
Wed 22/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,342 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$871

Return from

$637

One-way from

$474
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From Auckland Intl to Shanghai
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One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Shanghai
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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,342 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Shanghai in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Sat 25/521:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Tue 4/621:55PVG - AKL
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$637
Sun 19/511:00AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 7/615:10PVG - AKL
1 stop22h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$645
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Wed 22/511:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$678
Thu 23/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/620:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$683
Thu 23/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/620:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$700
Thu 6/621:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/620:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 8/5$710
Fri 17/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Sun 9/616:50SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$720
Tue 28/521:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Wed 19/621:55PVG - AKL
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$720
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/5$723

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,342 searches and data were last updated on 10 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 25/521:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Tue 4/621:55PVG - AKL
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$637
Sun 19/511:00AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 7/615:10PVG - AKL
1 stop22h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$645
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Wed 22/511:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$678
Thu 23/520:50AKL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/620:30PVG - AKL
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$683
Thu 23/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/620:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$700
Thu 6/621:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 13/620:00SHA - AKL
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 8/5$710
Fri 17/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Sun 9/616:50SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$720
Tue 28/521:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Wed 19/621:55PVG - AKL
1 stop37h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$720
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/5$723

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,342 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Users travelling to Shanghai last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Sun 19/511:00AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 7/615:10PVG - AKL
1 stop22h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$645
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Wed 22/511:35PVG - AKL
1 stop26h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$678
Fri 17/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Sun 9/616:50SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$720
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/5$723
Wed 15/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 18/516:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$725
Thu 16/521:25AKL - SHA
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Thu 6/618:50SHA - AKL
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$850
Thu 16/521:25AKL - PVG
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Mon 10/619:20PVG - AKL
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 9/5$850
Fri 17/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Thu 6/616:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$851
Sun 19/520:45AKL - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sat 8/616:25PVG - AKL
1 stop21h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$853

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,342 searches and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Those seeking round-trip flights to Shanghai should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Thu 8/820:50AKL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/5$474
Thu 8/822:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/5$572
Thu 8/816:05AKL - SHA
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$614
Thu 8/806:00AKL - PVG
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$614
Thu 8/820:50AKL - SHA
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$639

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Thu 13/622:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Sun 30/614:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Deal found 9/5$925
Thu 23/522:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Thu 13/614:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Deal found 9/5$984
Thu 6/621:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 12/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/5$1,038
Thu 23/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 12/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5$1,059
Sat 25/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5$1,096
Mon 20/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 9/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5$1,137
Sat 25/521:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 21/600:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5$1,164
Sat 25/522:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/614:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/5$1,169
Mon 20/522:40AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/614:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/5$1,225

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently $582 while a return flight costs $903. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 74 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 10 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Air China and Cathay Pacific to Shanghai. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,181 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,181 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
633 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,093 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,181 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
975 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

China Eastern
7.3
Good
523 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SHA flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • 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, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $646, however they can be found for as little as $610.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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