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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Nelson

Fly from Shanghai to Nelson with 1 carriers, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Nelson.
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Find Shanghai to Nelson flight deals for the next 3 months. One way flights from US$635, round trip flights from US$1,211.

      • PVG 00:10
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        NSN 15:15
        Shanghai - Nelson | Sun, Nov 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        NSN 06:30
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:45
        Nelson - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        US$1,211 US$1,532
        21% OFF
        21% OFF
        US$1,532 US$1,211
      • PVG 14:15
        24h 20m
        1 stop
        NSN 19:35
        Shanghai - Nelson | Sun, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 11:45
        23h
        1 stop
        PVG 05:45
        Nelson - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        US$1,302 US$1,532
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        US$1,532 US$1,302
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Nelson | Tue, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
        NSN 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Nelson - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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Shanghai to Nelson Flight Information

The distance between Shanghai and Nelson is approximately 9,647.81 km. The most popular month to fly to Nelson is October. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$635
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,211
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance9,647.81 km
Popular airlineAir China

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Nelson?

Best time for cheap flights from Shanghai to Nelson are between Dec 7 and Dec 14 with one way fares from US$453

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Nelson?

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Nelson is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Nelson is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Nelson on November 18, 2025 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at US$1,456.
  • The time difference between Nelson and Shanghai is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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