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636 € Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Christchurch

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Christchurch.636 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 636 €, select.
Christchurch.637 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 637 €, select.
Christchurch.637 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 637 €, select.
Christchurch.656 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 656 €, select.
Christchurch.685 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Sat, 21 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 685 €, select.
Christchurch.787 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with VietJet Air and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 787 €, select.
Christchurch.803 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 803 €, select.
Christchurch.815 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Sun, 24 Aug.Return flight with VietJet Air and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 815 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Christchurch

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Christchurch flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Aug
from 815 €
Sep
from 636 €
Oct
from 832 €
Nov
from 656 €
Dec
from 994 €
Jan
from 1.342 €
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from 855 €
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from 685 €
Apr
from 1.138 €
May
from 637 €
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Shanghai to Christchurch: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Christchurch: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found636 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Christchurch: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Christchurch is 636 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to Christchurch. But we found flights with one stop from 636 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Shanghai to Christchurch.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Christchurch is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Christchurch Airport on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai and Christchurch Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Christchurch but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Christchurch is Cathay Pacific .

Flying from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): What you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can fly out of in Shanghai. Check out your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

  • Christchurch is five hours ahead of Shanghai. Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch, which runs on the UTC+13 timezone.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to CHC.

  • Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from Shanghai to CHC with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PVG and CHC include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

    • Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • To reach PVG from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes to drive the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78.11% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is a popular option between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and CHC.

  • SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to CHC flight:

  • Most flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 85.58%.

  • The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

  • At the moment, 348 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 636 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to CHC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • Affordable Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Shanghai to CHC.

  • Find an affordable flight from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Christchurch. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which may be ideal if you're after more action.

  • The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to CHC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Christchurch International Airport in July when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

More about Christchurch

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Dunedin is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Christchurch. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in New Zealand, head for Nelson, roughly 257 kilometres north of Christchurch. Centre of New Zealand, Helibike Nelson and Maitai Esplanade are among the biggest draws.

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