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$381 Find cheap flights to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 4/6. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:50 - 11:50AKL-PVG
19h 00m1 stop
20:30 - 18:10PVG-AKL
17h 40m1 stop
$619Hainan Airlines
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di, 28 mei. - do, 1 aug.
20:50 - 15:10AKL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
20:30 - 18:10PVG-AKL
17h 40m1 stop
$621Hainan Airlines
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za, 15 jun. - za, 22 jun.
21:25 - 00:20AKL-PVG
30h 55m1 stop
21:55 - 15:35PVG-AKL
37h 40m1 stop
$647China Southern
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ma, 27 mei. - ma, 3 jun.
21:25 - 20:30AKL-PVG
27h 05m1 stop
21:55 - 15:35PVG-AKL
37h 40m1 stop
$690China Southern
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do, 6 jun. - za, 15 jun.
20:50 - 09:40AKL-SHA
16h 50m1 stop
08:30 - 18:10SHA-AKL
29h 40m1 stop
za, 15 jun. - za, 22 jun.
20:50 - 10:05AKL-PVG
17h 15m1 stop
13:10 - 18:05PVG-AKL
24h 55m1 stop
za, 8 jun. - vr, 14 jun.
22:40 - 06:55AKL-PVG
12h 15mdirect
14:15 - 05:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$884Air China
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wo, 19 jun. - za, 22 jun.
19:30 - 10:15AKL-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
14:15 - 05:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$904Air China
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do, 23 mei. - do, 13 jun.
21:00 - 05:30AKL-PVG
12h 30mdirect
00:15 - 15:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$1,025China Eastern
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ma, 27 mei. - zo, 2 jun.
21:00 - 05:30AKL-PVG
12h 30mdirect
00:15 - 15:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$1,048China Eastern
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do, 23 mei. - wo, 12 jun.

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,152. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $1,288 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally at night, when flights cost $1,206 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,417.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Auckland $433 one-way - $988 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Wuxi Airport, with an average flight price of $212.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,323 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,079 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 41% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Shanghai on KAYAK are from Auckland, which takes 12h 15m, Wellington, which takes 16h 20m, Christchurch, which takes 16h 20m, and Dunedin, which takes 22h 40m.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

There are around 3 direct flights from within New Zealand to Shanghai every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 21:00 the most common departure time and 56% of flights departing in the evening.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

Each week there are around 16 direct flights from within New Zealand to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Shanghai each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. Instead, there are 16 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Shanghai from 1 city. This city is Auckland and there are 16 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

$381
Flight from Auckland to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    Out of the 2 airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the nearest to the city center (15 km). You'll travel 30 km to reach the center of Shanghai if you land in Shanghai Pudong Airport

  • How much is a flight to Shanghai?

    On average, a flight to Shanghai costs $990. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $366 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to New Zealand

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/5di
1 stopHainan Airlines
19h 00mAKL-PVG
1/8do
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 40mPVG-AKL
$619
15/6za
1 stopHainan Airlines
22h 20mAKL-PVG
22/6za
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 40mPVG-AKL
$621
27/5ma
1 stopChina Southern
30h 55mAKL-PVG
3/6ma
1 stopChina Southern
37h 40mPVG-AKL
$647
6/6do
1 stopChina Southern
27h 05mAKL-PVG
15/6za
1 stopChina Southern
37h 40mPVG-AKL
$690
15/6za
1 stop
16h 50mAKL-SHA
22/6za
1 stop
29h 40mSHA-AKL
$763
8/6za
1 stop
17h 15mAKL-PVG
14/6vr
1 stop
24h 55mPVG-AKL
$824
19/6wo
directAir China
12h 15mAKL-PVG
22/6za
directAir China
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$884
23/5do
1 stopAir China
18h 45mAKL-PVG
13/6do
directAir China
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$904
27/5ma
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
2/6zo
directChina Eastern
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,025
23/5do
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
12/6wo
directChina Eastern
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,048

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/6di
1 stopChina Southern
18h 00mAKL-SHA
$381
3/6ma
1 stopChina Southern
19h 35mAKL-PVG
$397
30/5do
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$427
21/5di
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$430
1/8do
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 15mAKL-PVG
$448
2/8vr
1 stopHainan Airlines
23h 25mAKL-PVG
$451
3/6ma
directAir China
12h 15mAKL-PVG
$477
3/6ma
2 stops
31h 35mAKL-PVG
$492
21/5di
2 stops
27h 05mAKL-PVG
$498
6/8di
1 stopAir China
18h 45mAKL-PVG
$660

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Recent domestic flight deals

13/6do
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
20/6do
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
$508
17/6ma
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 25mSZX-PVG
17/6ma
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
$508
14/6vr
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 45mDLC-PVG
15/6za
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 10mPVG-DLC
$652
14/6vr
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 15mDLC-SHA
15/6za
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 55mSHA-DLC
$654
14/6vr
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 45mDLC-PVG
15/6za
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 10mPVG-DLC
$654
14/6vr
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 00mDLC-PVG
15/6za
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mPVG-DLC
$731
30/5do
directShanghai Airlines
2h 35mMIG-PVG
2/6zo
directShanghai Airlines
3h 05mPVG-MIG
$866
14/6vr
directChina Eastern
2h 10mDLC-SHA
15/6za
directChina Eastern
1h 45mSHA-DLC
$866
14/6vr
multi-stopChina Eastern
4h 50mDLC-PVG
15/6za
directChina Eastern
2h 10mPVG-DLC
$1,054
17/6ma
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mSZX-SHA
17/6ma
multi-stopJuneyao Airlines
26h 25mSHA-SZX
$1,747

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Last minute flights to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/5vr
multi-stopHainan Airlines
23h 25mAKL-PVG
20/5ma
multi-stopHainan Airlines
26h 35mPVG-AKL
$541
17/5vr
multi-stopChina Southern
16h 00mAKL-SHA
20/5ma
multi-stopChina Southern
26h 45mSHA-AKL
$1,022
17/5vr
multi-stop
23h 25mAKL-PVG
20/5ma
multi-stop
40h 50mPVG-AKL
$1,049
17/5vr
multi-stop
23h 25mAKL-PVG
20/5ma
multi-stop
39h 45mPVG-AKL
$1,097
17/5vr
direct
12h 15mAKL-PVG
20/5ma
multi-stop
25h 15mPVG-AKL
$1,141
17/5vr
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
19/5zo
directChina Eastern
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,209
17/5vr
multi-stop
35h 35mAKL-SHA
20/5ma
multi-stop
24h 45mSHA-AKL
$1,221
17/5vr
multi-stop
35h 35mAKL-SHA
20/5ma
multi-stop
31h 00mSHA-AKL
$1,223
17/5vr
multi-stop
30h 40mAKL-SHA
20/5ma
multi-stop
16h 45mSHA-AKL
$1,231
17/5vr
directAir New Zealand
12h 15mAKL-PVG
20/5ma
directAir New Zealand
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,332

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Flights to Shanghai

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