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Find cheap flights to Shanghai from $394

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 20/4. 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
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.
20:50 - 10:05AKL-PVG
17h 15m1 stop
20:30 - 18:10PVG-AKL
17h 40m1 stop
$705Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
20:50 - 10:05AKL-PVG
17h 15m1 stop
12:55 - 17:50PVG-AKL
24h 55m1 stop
$711Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 23 May - Fri, 24 May
20:50 - 20:20AKL-SHA
27h 30m1 stop
08:30 - 18:10SHA-AKL
29h 40m1 stop
Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
15:00 - 20:15AKL-PVG
34h 15m1 stop
19:05 - 12:55PVG-AKL
36h 50m1 stop
$948Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 28 Mar - Sat, 6 Apr
21:25 - 09:25AKL-SHA
16h 00m1 stop
20:00 - 15:35SHA-AKL
15h 35m1 stop
$954China Southern
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Thu, 23 May - Fri, 24 May
16:05 - 11:05AKL-PVG
23h 00m2 stops
17:45 - 18:55PVG-AKL
21h 10m2 stops
Wed, 1 May - Wed, 8 May
21:25 - 13:25AKL-SHA
20h 00m1 stop
11:50 - 15:35SHA-AKL
23h 45m1 stop
$977China Southern
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Thu, 30 May - Thu, 6 Jun
13:45 - 12:05AKL-SHA
26h 20m1 stop
13:20 - 11:55SHA-AKL
18h 35m1 stop
$980Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 29 May - Sun, 9 Jun
21:00 - 05:30AKL-PVG
12h 30mdirect
00:15 - 15:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$1,063China Eastern
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Thu, 23 May - Wed, 12 Jun
21:00 - 05:30AKL-PVG
12h 30mdirect
00:15 - 15:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
$1,072China Eastern
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Sat, 1 Jun - 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 Friday, where prices are $1,305 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 $1,268 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 $1,435.

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 $614 one-way - $1,076 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 $213.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 34 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,878 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,164 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 40% 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, Dunedin, which takes 19h 55m, and Christchurch, which takes 29h 35m.

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 at night, with 21:00 the most common departure time and 50% of flights departing at night.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

Each week there are around 18 direct flights from within New Zealand to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Each week there are around 380 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 701 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 12,672 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. The most long-haul flights depart from London.

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 18 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

$394
Flight from Auckland to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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 $1,057. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $364 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, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +71 more

9 Air, ANA, +72 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +72 more

9 Air, ANA, +73 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to New Zealand

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +71 more

9 Air, ANA, +72 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +72 more

9 Air, ANA, +73 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +68 more

9 Air, ANA, +69 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +67 more

9 Air, ANA, +68 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 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.
1/6Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 15mAKL-PVG
8/6Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 40mPVG-AKL
$704
23/5Thu
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 15mAKL-PVG
24/5Fri
1 stopHainan Airlines
24h 55mPVG-AKL
$711
1/6Sat
1 stop
27h 30mAKL-SHA
8/6Sat
1 stop
29h 40mSHA-AKL
$849
28/3Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
34h 15mAKL-PVG
6/4Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
36h 50mPVG-AKL
$948
23/5Thu
1 stopChina Southern
16h 00mAKL-SHA
24/5Fri
1 stopChina Southern
15h 35mSHA-AKL
$954
1/5Wed
2 stops
23h 00mAKL-PVG
8/5Wed
2 stops
21h 10mPVG-AKL
$954
30/5Thu
1 stopChina Southern
20h 00mAKL-SHA
6/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
23h 45mSHA-AKL
$977
29/5Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
26h 20mAKL-SHA
9/6Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
18h 35mSHA-AKL
$980
23/5Thu
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
12/6Wed
directChina Eastern
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,062
1/6Sat
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
7/6Fri
directChina Eastern
11h 30mPVG-AKL
$1,072

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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.
20/4Sat
1 stopHainan Airlines
17h 15mAKL-PVG
$394
8/5Wed
1 stopHainan Airlines
26h 40mAKL-PVG
$484
25/3Mon
2 stops
19h 00mAKL-PVG
$524
25/3Mon
2 stops
22h 20mAKL-SHA
$547
20/4Sat
1 stop
16h 50mAKL-SHA
$548
20/4Sat
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$590
8/5Wed
directChina Eastern
12h 30mAKL-PVG
$639
2/4Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
17h 25mAKL-PVG
$711
23/3Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
26h 20mAKL-SHA
$718
25/3Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
31h 25mAKL-SHA
$1,588

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Recent domestic flight deals

31/3Sun
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 45mSZX-SHA
5/4Fri
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
$512
15/4Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mSZX-PVG
8/5Wed
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 50mPVG-SZX
$512
31/3Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
6h 45mPEK-SHA
1/4Mon
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 55mSHA-PEK
$767
1/4Mon
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mPEK-SHA
8/4Mon
multi-stopShandong Airlines
20h 25mSHA-PEK
$769
19/4Fri
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
23/4Tue
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 10mSHA-CAN
$1,033
31/3Sun
directChina Eastern
2h 25mPEK-SHA
1/4Mon
directChina Eastern
2h 15mSHA-PEK
$1,036
3/4Wed
directChina Eastern
2h 25mPEK-PVG
6/4Sat
directChina Eastern
2h 30mPVG-PEK
$1,038
2/5Thu
multi-stopJuneyao Airlines
19h 35mSZX-SHA
6/5Mon
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mSHA-SZX
$1,785
3/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 20mPEK-PVG
5/4Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 00mPVG-PEK
$5,063
24/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 20mPEK-PVG
29/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 00mPVG-PEK
$5,088

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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.
20/3Wed
multi-stopHainan Airlines
17h 30mAKL-PVG
23/3Sat
multi-stopHainan Airlines
16h 40mPVG-AKL
$929
20/3Wed
multi-stop
29h 50mAKL-SHA
23/3Sat
multi-stop
21h 40mSHA-AKL
$1,097
20/3Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
37h 35mAKL-PVG
22/3Fri
directChina Eastern
11h 20mPVG-AKL
$1,118
20/3Wed
multi-stop
19h 15mAKL-PVG
23/3Sat
multi-stop
26h 25mPVG-AKL
$1,192
20/3Wed
multi-stop
19h 15mAKL-PVG
23/3Sat
multi-stop
19h 35mPVG-AKL
$1,246
20/3Wed
direct
12h 45mAKL-PVG
23/3Sat
multi-stop
21h 50mPVG-AKL
$1,307
20/3Wed
directChina Eastern
12h 45mAKL-PVG
22/3Fri
directChina Eastern
11h 20mPVG-AKL
$1,329
20/3Wed
multi-stop
30h 10mAKL-PVG
22/3Fri
multi-stop
34h 00mPVG-AKL
$1,356
20/3Wed
multi-stop
19h 15mAKL-PVG
22/3Fri
direct
11h 20mPVG-AKL
$1,531
20/3Wed
directAir New Zealand
12h 20mAKL-PVG
23/3Sat
directAir New Zealand
11h 25mPVG-AKL
$1,698

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Flights to Shanghai

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