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Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Wellington to Shanghai

July 22 - August 20

Cheapest

WLG - Shanghai

$902

$926

Round trip

July 21 - August 20

Earliest

WLG - Shanghai

$902

$948

Round trip

July 28 - August 27

WLG - Shanghai

$902

$950

Round trip

July 28 - August 20

WLG - Shanghai

$903

$950

Round trip

July 29 - August 27

WLG - Shanghai

$902

$950

Round trip

August 6 - August 27

WLG - Shanghai

$982

$950

Round trip

July 29 - August 20

WLG - Shanghai

$903

$950

Round trip

July 23 - August 20

WLG - Shanghai

$902

$950

Round trip

August 6 - August 20

Best

WLG - Shanghai

$1,005

$950

Round trip

August 6 - September 3

WLG - Shanghai

$971

$950

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Wellington to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Wellington to Shanghai connect at least once. There are currently no direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai, and for connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will almost always have at least two stops on your journey.
If you are looking for cheap flights from Wellington to Shanghai, fares typically range from $619–$1089, with a median of $745. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Shanghai? The most affordable months to fly are November, with a median fare of $593, and January and February, both with median fares of $615. These months offer the best opportunities for lower prices compared to the overall median.
A typical journey from Wellington to Shanghai takes approximately 29h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9719 km. Given that most itineraries involve multiple connections, the total travel time reflects these layovers.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Shanghai

Regular price: $803 - $1,252

Prices for flights from Wellington to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 803 USD and 1252 USD. The current lowest deal is 926 USD with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 22-Aug 20.

now $926

Low $803

High $1,252

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to SHA is November, with a median price of $593. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1141. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $593

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,141

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Direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Shanghai

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

QantasLink

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

$970

$1,781

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Air New Zealand

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air New Zealand

$926

$1,427

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

QantasLink

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

$933

$2,019

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

QantasLink

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

$923

$1,692

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Air New Zealand

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air New Zealand

$923

$1,504

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Air New Zealand

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air New Zealand

$901

$1,414

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Shanghai

14 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 20

$1,005  →  $950

6%

21 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 27

$982  →  $950

3%

28 nights

Aug 6 - Sep 3

$971  →  $950

2%

17 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 20

$993  →  $983

1%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Shanghai

Wellington - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Wellington to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $745.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices.

Historically, November, January, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight.

Flights from Wellington to Shanghai typically take 29h 15m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are the only option.

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers a recent deal for $926.

A recent deal from Jetstar to Shanghai Pudong International Airport was found for $926.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Wellington to Shanghai appear frequently, about once per day.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International is a convenient option for flights from Wellington to Shanghai.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$926

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Shanghai from Wellington.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$926

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an arrival airport for flights to Shanghai from Wellington.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$926

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$889

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a close alternative, conveniently serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1093

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~260 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$890

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$899

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for avoiding airspace delays.

📍 ~120 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1121

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From WLG

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Aug 01

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$4,699

$3,753

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$4,552

$3,753

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$4,743

$3,795

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Shanghai, China

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$4,389

$3,763

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$4,627

$3,791

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Shanghai, China

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$4,669

$3,803

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$4,589

$3,848

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$4,610

$3,866

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$4,589

$3,874

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$4,816

$3,882

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Shanghai, China

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$4,817

$3,961

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Shanghai, China

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$4,925

$4,143

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Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$4,983

$4,249

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Shanghai, China

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$4,244

$3,774

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Jul 28

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,476

$3,790

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Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,389

$3,803

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Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,448

$3,874

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Jul 25

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,740

$3,983

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Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,713

$3,988

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Oct 31

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,795

$4,129

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,940

$4,131

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Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,898

$4,146

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Shanghai, China

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$4,881

$4,163

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Shanghai, China

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$4,244

$3,803

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Jul 16

Shanghai, China

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$4,723

$4,088

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Shanghai, China

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$4,641

$4,121

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Shanghai, China

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$4,711

$4,142

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Nov 22

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,746

$4,148

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Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,760

$4,148

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Jul 30

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,723

$4,165

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Shanghai, China

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$4,731

$4,172

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Jul 30

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,658

$4,183

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Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,744

$4,203

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Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$4,400

$4,138

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Shanghai, China

79% AI deal score

$4,608

$4,211

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Shanghai, China

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$4,735

$4,220

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Shanghai, China

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$4,808

$4,226

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Shanghai, China

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$4,400

$4,145

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Shanghai, China

78% AI deal score

$4,409

$4,158

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Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$4,405

$4,215

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Shanghai, China

72% AI deal score

$4,076

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Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$6,466

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Shanghai, China

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$6,490

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$7,261

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Shanghai, China

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$9,434

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65% AI deal score

$10,205

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Shanghai, China

65% AI deal score

$10,205

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Look out for sales or promotions that may be available.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, especially if airlines need to fill seats. It's usually beneficial to monitor prices over a period before committing.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal different flight options and prices. While it may add to your travel time, it could potentially lead to savings. Always consider the total cost and convenience.