Flights to New Zealand from Shanghai
To give you more flexibility for your holiday travel, we have added extra flights during the Chinese New Year period.
Our daily direct flights NZ288 / NZ289 will operate as usual, with new direct flights NZ1386 / NZ1387 added every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Check the latest Chinese New Year Flight Schedule today and secure your seats early.
All Year Depart from Shanghai
Shanghai to Auckland
per person return
*Business Premier low fare: complete booking 21 days in advance
*Premium Economy low fare: complete booking 30 days in advance
* Fare Terms & Conditions
1. Fares stated above exclude taxes & fuel surcharges of approximately ¥2,500. All prices are quoted in Chinese Yuan (￥).
2. Seats are limited for the above fare and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Cancellation:
Economy: Prior to departure - CNY1,000 penalty fee applies. After departure ticket is non-refundable. Also applies to partially used tickets.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: CNY1,000 penalty fee applies
For departure during peak season Jan30 - Feb 06 2027, ￥5,000 refund penalty applies.
4. Changes:
Subject to ￥800 change fee per ticket per transaction and applicable fare difference.
The new fare must be equal or greater than the original ticket. Service fees apply.
5. No-show:
Economy: Non-refundable.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: ￥2,000 penalty applies
6. For passengers encountered NZ entry visa rejection, it is fully refundable with only a process fee of ¥50 per person. Copy of Passport with an official visa rejection by Immigration New Zealand should be submitted as supporting document 14 days prior to departure date.
7. See other fare conditions. Other restrictions may apply.
Shanghai to Wellington
per person return
*Business Premier low fare: complete booking 21 days in advance
*Premium Economy low fare: complete booking 30 days in advance
* Fare Terms & Conditions
1. Fares stated above exclude taxes & fuel surcharges of approximately ¥2,500. All prices are quoted in Chinese Yuan (￥).
2. Seats are limited for the above fare and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Cancellation:
Economy: Prior to departure - CNY1,000 penalty fee applies. After departure ticket is non-refundable. Also applies to partially used tickets.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: CNY1,000 penalty fee applies
For departure during peak season Jan30 - Feb 06 2027, ￥5,000 refund penalty applies.
4. Changes:
Subject to ￥800 change fee per ticket per transaction and applicable fare difference.
The new fare must be equal or greater than the original ticket. Service fees apply.
5. No-show:
Economy: Non-refundable.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: ￥2,000 penalty applies
6. For passengers encountered NZ entry visa rejection, it is fully refundable with only a process fee of ¥50 per person. Copy of Passport with an official visa rejection by Immigration New Zealand should be submitted as supporting document 14 days prior to departure date.
7. See other fare conditions. Other restrictions may apply.
Shanghai to Christchurch
per person return
*Business Premier low fare: complete booking 21 days in advance
*Premium Economy low fare: complete booking 30 days in advance
* Fare Terms & Conditions
1. Fares stated above exclude taxes & fuel surcharges of approximately ¥2,500. All prices are quoted in Chinese Yuan (￥).
2. Seats are limited for the above fare and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Cancellation:
Economy: Prior to departure - CNY1,000 penalty fee applies. After departure ticket is non-refundable. Also applies to partially used tickets.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: CNY1,000 penalty fee applies
For departure during peak season Jan30 - Feb 06 2027, ￥5,000 refund penalty applies.
4. Changes:
Subject to ￥800 change fee per ticket per transaction and applicable fare difference.
The new fare must be equal or greater than the original ticket. Service fees apply.
5. No-show:
Economy: Non-refundable.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: ￥2,000 penalty applies
6. For passengers encountered NZ entry visa rejection, it is fully refundable with only a process fee of ¥50 per person. Copy of Passport with an official visa rejection by Immigration New Zealand should be submitted as supporting document 14 days prior to departure date.
7. See other fare conditions. Other restrictions may apply.
Shanghai to Queenstown
per person return
*Business Premier low fare: complete booking 21 days in advance
*Premium Economy low fare: complete booking 30 days in advance
* Fare Terms & Conditions
1. Fares stated above exclude taxes & fuel surcharges of approximately ¥2,500. All prices are quoted in Chinese Yuan (￥).
2. Seats are limited for the above fare and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Cancellation:
Economy: Prior to departure - CNY1,000 penalty fee applies. After departure ticket is non-refundable. Also applies to partially used tickets.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: CNY1,000 penalty fee applies
For departure during peak season Jan30 - Feb 06 2027, ￥5,000 refund penalty applies.
4. Changes:
Subject to ￥800 change fee per ticket per transaction and applicable fare difference.
The new fare must be equal or greater than the original ticket. Service fees apply.
5. No-show:
Economy: Non-refundable.
Premium Economy/ Business Premier: ￥2,000 penalty applies
6. For passengers encountered NZ entry visa rejection, it is fully refundable with only a process fee of ¥50 per person. Copy of Passport with an official visa rejection by Immigration New Zealand should be submitted as supporting document 14 days prior to departure date.
7. See other fare conditions. Other restrictions may apply.
Imagine a row of Economy seats you can turn into a couch after take-off. Clever, right? Comfy, too. Skycouch seats are just like standard Economy seats, except each has an adjustable leg rest that can be raised or lowered individually. Lift the leg rests halfway up for a perfect recline, or all the way up to a 90-degree angle to create a lie-flat couch space.
Chinese New Year Flight Schedule
| Flight Number | Effective Dates | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ288 | 2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20 | Daily | Shanghai | Auckland | 14:15 | 06:45+1 |
| NZ1386 | 2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20 | Tue, Thu, Sat | Shanghai | Auckland | 21:25 | 13:55+1 |
| NZ289 | 2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20 | Daily | Auckland | Shanghai | 23:55 | 07:00+1 |
| NZ1387 | 2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20 | Tue, Thu, Sat | Auckland | Shanghai | 12:50 | 19:55 |
NZ288
2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20
Daily
Shanghai
Auckland
14:15
06:45+1
NZ1386
2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20
Tue, Thu, Sat
Shanghai
Auckland
21:25
13:55+1
NZ289
2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20
Daily
Auckland
Shanghai
23:55
07:00+1
NZ1387
2027.01.23 – 2027.2.20
Tue, Thu, Sat
Auckland
Shanghai
12:50
19:55
Flight schedules are subject to change. Please check the booking system for real-time information.
For passengers encountered NZ entry visa rejection, it is fully refundable with only a process fee of ¥50 per person. Copy of Passport with an official visa rejection by Immigration New Zealand should be submitted as supporting document 14 days prior to departure date.
Why choose Air New Zealand?
Flying with Air New Zealand
- Be awarded "World's Safest Airline 2025" by AirlineRatings.
- Daily non-stop service from China to New Zealand, connecting you to domestic destinations throughout New Zealand.
- Fly in comfort on our 787-9 Dreamliner aircrafts with 3 cabins to choose from.
- Experience New Zealand the moment you step on board with our uniquely kiwi hospitality.
- Two checked in bags free of charge in Economy class and extra bag allowances in Premium classes.