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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Shanghai, China from $376

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SHA
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$814

One-way from

$376
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • New Zealand to Shanghai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Shanghai
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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 18 December 2024.

Tue 24/1222:00AKL - PVG
1 stop30h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 16/121:10PVG - AKL
1 stop16h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,098
Thu 26/1214:50CHC - PVG
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/216:05PVG - CHC
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,103
Fri 27/1214:50CHC - SHA
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/216:55SHA - CHC
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,250
Tue 24/1222:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 14/100:15PVG - AKL
1 stop19h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$2,316
Thu 26/1214:50CHC - PVG
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/219:00PVG - CHC
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$2,372
Tue 24/1222:00AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/101:55PVG - AKL
3 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,439
Sun 22/1223:55AKL - PVG
Nonstop12h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/114:15PVG - AKL
Nonstop11h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$2,774
Tue 24/1222:10AKL - SHA
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/116:50SHA - AKL
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,802
Sun 22/1210:00AKL - SHA
1 stop34h 15mChina Southern
Wed 8/110:55SHA - AKL
2 stops31h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,873
Sat 28/1214:50CHC - SHA
1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/122:30SHA - CHC
1 stop33h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$2,979
Sun 22/1222:10AKL - PVG
1 stop28h 25mChina Southern
Wed 8/113:35PVG - AKL
2 stops28h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$3,159
Thu 26/1214:55AKL - SHA
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/113:35SHA - AKL
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$3,362

Find flights from New Zealand to Shanghai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

12:00-15:15

1 stop32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/3

11:35-18:40

1 stop26h 05m

$814

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/2

22:10-20:20

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/3

10:50-16:15

1 stop24h 25m

$935

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/1

22:40-15:25

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/2

21:10-18:40

1 stop16h 30m

$966

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/1

22:10-00:25

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/2

20:25-06:30

1 stop29h 05m

$972

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/3

22:00-05:45

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/3

00:10-16:35

Nonstop11h 25m

$1,020

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/3

10:10-20:15

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/3

17:30-13:25

1 stop14h 55m

$1,060

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/2

16:00-12:20

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/3

13:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,084

AucklandShanghai

AKL - SHA

AKLSHA

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/4

13:45-12:05

1 stop26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/4

13:20-11:55

1 stop18h 35m

$1,090

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

23:55-07:15

Nonstop12h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/3

14:15-06:40

Nonstop11h 25m

$1,261

AucklandShanghai

AKL - PVG

AKLPVG

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

20:50-10:50

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/3

19:50-19:00

2 stops18h 10m

$1,277

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 18 December 2024.

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.

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 18 December 2024.

The most flights from NZ0 to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 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.

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 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Air China and Air New Zealand from New Zealand to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $376. Users have also found prices from $383 and $508 on Hainan Airlines 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 Christchurch - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 Virgin Atlantic(100%), LATAM Airlines(90%) or China Eastern(88%), 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 $627. On average you can expect to pay $5,192. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $656.

  • 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 8 airlines flying from New Zealand to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$410Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$484Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$511Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$562Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$976Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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