Question 1

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

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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 18h 10m, and Dunedin, which takes 28h 50m.

Question 2

Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

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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 <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

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

Question 4

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

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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 $217.

Question 5

How much is a flight to Shanghai?

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On average, a flight to Shanghai costs $1,142. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $506 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,208. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $1,330 on average.

Question 7

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

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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. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

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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. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

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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. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

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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. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Shanghai-CN2">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

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Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,378 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,100 flights per week.

Question 12

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

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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.

Question 13

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

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The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally at night, when flights cost $1,266 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 $1,457.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

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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.

Question 16

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

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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.

Question 17

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

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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 $682 one-way - $1,164 return.

Question 18

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

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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.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,208. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $1,330 on average.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally at night, when flights cost $1,266 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 $1,457.

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 $682 one-way - $1,164 return.

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

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 $217.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,378 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,100 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?

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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