Are direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with connections can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Wellington to Shanghai flights?

Yes, having flexible travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flight options. Prices can vary considerably between different days of the week or even specific times of day. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Wellington to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you calculate the total cost of your trip.

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NZ$1,670
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Wellington to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Wellington to Shanghai connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Wellington to Shanghai, fares are typically between $678 and $1133, with a median of $866. Current fares are above the typical level for this route, and only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Shanghai is typically in November, with a median fare of $593. Other affordable months include January and February, both with median fares of $615.

A typical journey from Wellington to Shanghai takes approximately 29h 15m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a distance of 9719 km.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Shanghai

Regular price: NZ$1,468 - NZ$2,830

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD1468 to NZD2830. The current lowest deal is NZD1110 with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 27.

now NZ$1,110

Low NZ$1,468

High NZ$2,830

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. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$593

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,141

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai

Air New Zealand

QantasLink

Cathay Pacific

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

NZ$1,590

NZ$4,118

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar

NZ$1,583

NZ$2,756

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (SHA)

QantasLink

NZ$1,857

NZ$2,242

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

NZ$1,660

NZ$3,432

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (SHA)

Jetstar

NZ$1,857

NZ$1,897

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$1,660

NZ$2,465

One-way

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

23 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 27

NZ$1,656 → NZ$1,110

33%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

NZ$1,703 → NZ$1,666

29 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 25

NZ$1,557 → NZ$1,579

24 nights

Oct 24 - Nov 17

NZ$1,557 → NZ$1,591

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 5% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 29h 15m

Flights from Wellington to Shanghai typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 29h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

This route is connecting dominant, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers a recent deal for $1110

A recent deal from QantasLink to Shanghai was found for $1110 (November 4 - November 27).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,241

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good option for flights from Wellington to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,251

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive domestic and global route networks, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,473

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From WLG

Elite

Oct 17

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,573

$3,903

Save $670

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 17

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,436

$3,903

Save $533

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 24

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,629

$3,935

Save $694

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 17

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,558

$3,978

Save $580

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 21

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,724

$4,019

Save $705

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 27

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,766

$4,108

Save $658

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 29

Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$4,799

$4,125

Save $674

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 17

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,421

$4,014

Save $407

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 14

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,558

$4,017

Save $541

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Feb 19

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,546

$4,025

Save $521

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Feb 19

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,658

$4,025

Save $633

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 19

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,549

$4,027

Save $522

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

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 platforms can also help you identify better deals. Utilizing price comparison tools may reveal less expensive options.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you secure a good rate. Generally, booking several weeks to a few months ahead is a common strategy.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, expanding your search to include alternative departure or arrival points may offer more choices. This strategy can be particularly useful for destinations with multiple airports.

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Wellington to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Shanghai

A typical journey from Wellington to Shanghai takes approximately 29h 15m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a distance of 9719 km.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Shanghai

Regular price: NZ$1,468 - NZ$2,830

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD1468 to NZD2830. The current lowest deal is NZD1110 with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 27.

now NZ$1,110

Low NZ$1,468

High NZ$2,830

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Shanghai

November

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$593

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,141

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai

Air New Zealand

QantasLink

Cathay Pacific

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Shanghai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

NZ$1,590

NZ$4,118

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Jetstar

NZ$1,583

NZ$2,756

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (SHA)

QantasLink

NZ$1,857

NZ$2,242

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

QantasLink

NZ$1,660

NZ$3,432

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (SHA)

Jetstar

NZ$1,857

NZ$1,897

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Shanghai

Wellington (WLG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$1,660

NZ$2,465

One-way

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

23 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 27

NZ$1,656 → NZ$1,110

33%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

NZ$1,703 → NZ$1,666

29 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 25

NZ$1,557 → NZ$1,579

24 nights

Oct 24 - Nov 17

NZ$1,557 → NZ$1,591

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 5% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 29h 15m

Flights from Wellington to Shanghai typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 29h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

This route is connecting dominant, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers a recent deal for $1110

A recent deal from QantasLink to Shanghai was found for $1110 (November 4 - November 27).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,241

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good option for flights from Wellington to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,251

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive domestic and global route networks, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

80% AI deal score

$4,549

$4,027

Save $522

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Shanghai

Wellington to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Shanghai

Direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Shanghai

Wellington - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights take 29h 15m

No direct flights available

QantasLink offers a recent deal for $1110

Deals are frequent for this route

Wellington main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 17

Nov 21

Jan 27

Jan 29

Oct 17

Oct 14

Feb 19

Feb 19

Oct 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Wellington to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Wellington to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Wellington to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Wellington to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Wellington to Shanghai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Wellington to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Shanghai

Direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Shanghai

Wellington - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights take 29h 15m

No direct flights available

QantasLink offers a recent deal for $1110

Deals are frequent for this route

Wellington main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 17

Nov 21

Jan 27

Jan 29

Oct 17

Oct 14

Feb 19

Feb 19

Oct 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Wellington to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Wellington to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Wellington to Shanghai?