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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from Shanghai

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$947
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,359
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,627
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$1,616
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$947
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,359
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,627
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$1,616

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to New Zealand

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Shanghai to New Zealand 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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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to New Zealand

Fri, 22 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
Hainan Airlines Logo
06:45 - 18:05PVG-AKL
31h 20m1 stop
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20:50 - 15:10AKL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
$947Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan
China Southern Logo
06:55 - 16:15PVG-AKL
28h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 00:25AKL-PVG
31h 15m1 stop
$994China Southern
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Sun, 21 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
06:40 - 18:05PVG-AKL
31h 25m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:50 - 15:10AKL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
$1,087Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 25 Jan
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06:00 - 05:30PVG-AKL
42h 30m2 stops
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10:00 - 00:25AKL-PVG
19h 25m1 stop
$1,114
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 25 Jan
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01:35 - 05:30PVG-AKL
46h 55m2 stops
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14:55 - 16:15AKL-PVG
30h 20m1 stop
$1,147
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:25 - 12:40PVG-AKL
18h 15m1 stop
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14:55 - 16:15AKL-PVG
30h 20m1 stop
$1,316Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 12:40SHA-AKL
33h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:55 - 15:20AKL-SHA
29h 25m1 stop
$1,382Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 28 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
China Eastern Logo
00:15 - 15:45PVG-AKL
11h 30mdirect
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 05:30AKL-PVG
12h 30mdirect
$1,432China Eastern
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 25 Jan
China Eastern Logo
00:10 - 16:35PVG-AKL
11h 25mdirect
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 06:00AKL-PVG
13h 00mdirect
$1,512China Eastern
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Fri, 22 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:15 - 15:20PVG-WLG
21h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
20:00 - 06:55WLG-PVG
14h 55m1 stop
$1,891Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Shanghai to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Shanghai to New Zealand.

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Shanghai found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $1,641 return. The most popular route is from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,641.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to New Zealand is March, when tickets cost $987 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,384 and $2,261 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to New Zealand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Shanghai to New Zealand, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Shanghai, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Shanghai to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


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

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

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

    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 from Shanghai to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $950 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,142.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 492 reviews
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.3Food
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Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025SFO - AKL
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Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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