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£122+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — LHR
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines
On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of £128).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 April 2025.

Wed 10/907:15PVG - LGW
1 stop36h 20mEmirates
Wed 24/910:05LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 10/4£514
Mon 16/607:15PVG - STN
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Wed 25/621:10STN - PVG
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 10/4£515
Thu 8/508:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 21/522:00LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/4£519
Sun 25/508:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Sun 1/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 10/4£520
Sun 25/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 2/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/4£521
Sun 25/511:15PVG - LCY
1 stop29h 05mKLM
Mon 2/620:10LCY - PVG
1 stop30h 15mKLM
Deal found 10/4£521
Thu 8/520:05PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/521:20LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£534
Wed 10/907:15PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Wed 24/920:40LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Deal found 10/4£539
Mon 5/508:55PVG - STN
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/505:55STN - PVG
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£545
Sat 31/508:10SHA - STN
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/607:45STN - SHA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£548
Sat 10/518:20PVG - LGW
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/521:30LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£559
Tue 24/620:50PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 20mFinnair
Tue 22/718:10LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 00mFinnair
Deal found 10/4£566

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

07:15-12:35

1 stop36h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/9

10:05-22:20

1 stop29h 15m

£514

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/6

07:15-18:45

1 stop18h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 25/6

21:10-22:20

1 stop18h 10m

£515

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

£519

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/5

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

22:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

£520

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/5

11:00-18:30

Nonstop14h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

12:10-07:55

Nonstop12h 45m

£521

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/5

11:15-09:20

1 stop29h 05m

London City

Mon 2/6

20:10-09:25

1 stop30h 15m

£521

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/5

20:05-20:00

1 stop30h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

21:20-15:40

Nonstop11h 20m

£534

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

07:15-20:15

1 stop20h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

20:40-22:20

1 stop18h 40m

£539

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

08:55-07:35

2 stops29h 40m

London Stansted

Fri 9/5

05:55-15:10

2 stops26h 15m

£545

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/5

08:10-07:20

2 stops30h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 8/6

07:45-22:20

2 stops31h 35m

£548

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of £284). Flying from Shanghai in August will prove the most costly (average of £560). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Shanghai: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

Air China

Air China

From £256

China Eastern

China Eastern

From £263

British Airways

British Airways

From £623

Spring Airlines

Spring Airlines

From £97

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
835 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Shanghai?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £405; whereas Shanghai Pu Dong airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £449. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai is currently September; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Shanghai?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Shanghai to embark to:
    Travel from Shanghai to London from £405 round trip

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