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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Wellington Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 954 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Wellington.850 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 850 €, select.
Wellington.897 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 897 €, select.
Wellington.954 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with VietJet Air and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 954 €, select.
Wellington.1.025 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with China Southern and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.025 €, select.
Wellington.1.067 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.067 €, select.
Wellington.1.078 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with China Southern and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.078 €, select.
Wellington.1.090 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.090 €, select.
Wellington.1.181 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Garuda Indonesia, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.181 €, select.
Wellington.1.250 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with China Southern and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.250 €, select.
Wellington.1.264 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Wellington on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.264 €, select.
Wellington.1.287 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.287 €, select.
Wellington.1.404 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.404 €, select.
Wellington.2.237 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.237 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Wellington

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Wellington flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
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Jun
from 954 €
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Aug
from 1.090 €
Sep
from 1.067 €
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from 1.404 €
Nov
from 897 €
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Jan
from 1.250 €
Feb
from 1.181 €
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Shanghai to Wellington: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Wellington: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found850 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Wellington: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Wellington is 850 €. 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 Wellington. But we found flights with one stop from 850 €.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Shanghai to Wellington.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Wellington is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Wellington Airport on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai and Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Wellington is Hong Kong Airlines .

Travelling from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is five hours ahead of Shanghai. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Shanghai to WLG.

  • Flying during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Shanghai to WLG with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between PVG and WLG include:

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

    • Brisbane Airport (BNE)

    • Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • PVG is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Shanghai to WLG flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

  • Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 86% of them arriving right on cue.

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

About Wellington International Airport (WLG)

  • Have a late flight from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near WLG and be in snooze mode sooner:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and explore beyond Wellington's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Wellington International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington

  • The centre of Wellington is about 8 kilometres from Wellington International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.

  • It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport (WLG)

  • 405 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport. A return flight starts at 850 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to WLG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Cheap Shanghai to Wellington International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Shanghai to WLG.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport (WLG)

  • November is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport (WLG). Plan your visit to Wellington in January if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • When booking your Shanghai to WLG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

More about Wellington

  • After booking your flight from Shanghai to Wellington International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wellington:

  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Hobbit's Hideaway are just two of the big attractions to put on your Wellington travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wellington Botanic Gardens.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Wellington is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres northeast of Wellington, a trip to Palmerston North will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.

  • Around 257 kilometres northeast of Wellington, Hastings is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Wellington

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