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Find cheap flights to Shanghai from $397

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 10/6. 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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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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20:45 - 16:10AKL-PVG
23h 25m1 stop
12:50 - 17:50PVG-AKL
25h 00m1 stop
$674Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Wed, 22 May
20:45 - 16:10AKL-PVG
23h 25m1 stop
16:25 - 18:10PVG-AKL
21h 45m1 stop
$688Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Sat, 18 May
20:45 - 16:10AKL-PVG
23h 25m1 stop
16:25 - 18:10PVG-AKL
21h 45m1 stop
$689Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Sat, 18 May
21:25 - 12:25AKL-SHA
19h 00m1 stop
16:50 - 15:35SHA-AKL
18h 45m1 stop
$711China Southern
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 13 Jun
20:50 - 13:35AKL-SHA
20h 45m1 stop
08:30 - 18:10SHA-AKL
29h 40m1 stop
Thu, 23 May - Thu, 13 Jun
20:45 - 22:55AKL-SHA
30h 10m1 stop
17:25 - 17:50SHA-AKL
20h 25m1 stop
Wed, 22 May - Wed, 5 Jun
21:25 - 12:25AKL-SHA
19h 00m1 stop
20:00 - 15:35SHA-AKL
15h 35m1 stop
$856China Southern
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Thu, 9 May - Wed, 22 May
22:40 - 06:55AKL-PVG
12h 15mdirect
14:15 - 05:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$869Air China
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 5 Jun
22:40 - 06:55AKL-PVG
12h 15mdirect
18:50 - 17:30PVG-AKL
18h 40m1 stop
$896Air China
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 5 Jun
11:00 - 13:50AKL-PVG
30h 50m1 stop
15:10 - 18:05PVG-AKL
22h 55m1 stop
$955Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Fri, 7 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 $1,209. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $1,331 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 $1,267 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 $1,458.

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 $683 one-way - $1,165 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 35 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 $218.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,383 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,099 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 42% 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, Christchurch, which takes 16h 20m, Wellington, which takes 24h 10m, and Dunedin, which takes 40h 20m.

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

$397
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 $1,143. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $506 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, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to New Zealand

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 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.
15/5Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
23h 25mAKL-PVG
22/5Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
25h 00mPVG-AKL
$674
15/5Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
23h 25mAKL-PVG
18/5Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
21h 45mPVG-AKL
$688
15/5Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
23h 25mAKL-PVG
18/5Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
21h 45mPVG-AKL
$689
23/5Thu
1 stopChina Southern
19h 00mAKL-SHA
13/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
18h 45mSHA-AKL
$711
23/5Thu
1 stop
20h 45mAKL-SHA
13/6Thu
1 stop
29h 40mSHA-AKL
$767
22/5Wed
1 stop
30h 10mAKL-SHA
5/6Wed
1 stop
20h 25mSHA-AKL
$770
9/5Thu
1 stopChina Southern
19h 00mAKL-SHA
22/5Wed
1 stopChina Southern
15h 35mSHA-AKL
$856
22/5Wed
directAir China
12h 15mAKL-PVG
5/6Wed
directAir China
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$869
22/5Wed
directAir China
12h 15mAKL-PVG
5/6Wed
1 stopAir China
18h 40mPVG-AKL
$896
19/5Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
30h 50mAKL-PVG
7/6Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
22h 55mPVG-AKL
$955

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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.
10/6Mon
1 stopChina Southern
18h 00mAKL-SHA
$397
10/6Mon
1 stopChina Southern
19h 35mAKL-PVG
$397
24/7Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
30h 10mAKL-SHA
$405
16/5Thu
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 15mAKL-PVG
$459
3/6Mon
2 stops
19h 10mAKL-SHA
$474
3/6Mon
directAir China
12h 15mAKL-PVG
$498
10/6Mon
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$516
16/5Thu
1 stop
16h 50mAKL-SHA
$525
16/5Thu
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$548
2/7Tue
1 stopAir China
18h 30mAKL-SHA
$637

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Recent domestic flight deals

16/5Thu
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 45mSZX-SHA
17/5Fri
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
$521
10/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 20mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
$521
10/5Fri
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mSHA-SHE
$679
9/5Thu
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 35mPEK-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 20mSHA-PEK
$780
1/6Sat
directShanghai Airlines
1h 30mWUH-SHA
4/6Tue
directShanghai Airlines
1h 45mSHA-WUH
$999
12/6Wed
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
18/6Tue
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mSHA-CAN
$1,051
25/5Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
1/6Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 25mSHA-CAN
$1,053
9/5Thu
directChina Eastern
2h 20mPEK-PVG
12/5Sun
directChina Eastern
2h 30mPVG-PEK
$1,054
10/5Fri
directShanghai Airlines
2h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5Sun
directShanghai Airlines
2h 30mSHA-SHE
$1,093
10/5Fri
directChina Eastern
2h 20mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
16h 55mPVG-SZX
$1,143

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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.
26/4Fri
multi-stopHainan Airlines
26h 40mAKL-PVG
10/5Fri
multi-stopHainan Airlines
31h 10mPVG-AKL
$750
26/4Fri
multi-stop
30h 10mAKL-SHA
10/5Fri
multi-stop
27h 35mSHA-AKL
$891
26/4Fri
multi-stop
19h 05mAKL-PVG
10/5Fri
multi-stop
31h 10mPVG-AKL
$1,138
26/4Fri
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
9/5Thu
directChina Eastern
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,177
26/4Fri
multi-stop
32h 25mAKL-PVG
10/5Fri
multi-stop
24h 55mPVG-AKL
$1,207
26/4Fri
direct
12h 30mAKL-PVG
10/5Fri
multi-stop
22h 55mPVG-AKL
$1,219
26/4Fri
multi-stop
38h 55mAKL-PVG
9/5Thu
direct
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,259
26/4Fri
multi-stop
29h 20mAKL-SHA
10/5Fri
multi-stop
21h 35mSHA-AKL
$1,337
26/4Fri
multi-stop
24h 35mAKL-SHA
10/5Fri
multi-stop
21h 35mSHA-AKL
$1,359
26/4Fri
directAir New Zealand
12h 15mAKL-PVG
10/5Fri
directAir New Zealand
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,596

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Flights to Shanghai

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