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£107+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — LHR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines
On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of £139).
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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 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/318:05PVG - STN
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/320:20STN - PVG
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£421
Fri 7/320:50SHA - STN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/305:55STN - SHA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£425
Sun 23/322:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/409:30LHR - PVG
1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£431
Fri 7/314:55PVG - LHR
1 stop31h 50mGulf Air
Thu 20/309:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 19/2£458
Tue 6/520:50PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 20mFinnair
Thu 10/716:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 00mFinnair
Deal found 21/2£463
Mon 3/301:35PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/320:20LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£482
Sun 23/322:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 50mHainan Airlines
Mon 21/422:00LHR - PVG
2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2£490
Tue 1/419:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 14/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/2£494
Fri 7/307:30SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/321:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£498
Thu 15/511:25PVG - LHR
1 stop39h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 7/622:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 21/2£506
Fri 16/518:55PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Sat 7/621:30LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 21/2£508
Mon 24/317:55PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 22/420:55LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£515

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 21 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

18:05-14:00

2 stops27h 55m

London Stansted

Thu 20/3

20:20-09:50

2 stops29h 30m

£421

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/3

20:50-14:00

2 stops25h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 23/3

05:55-12:15

2 stops22h 20m

£425

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/3

22:05-17:55

1 stop27h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

09:30-06:40

1 stop38h 10m

£431

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

14:55-14:45

1 stop31h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

09:30-12:25

1 stop18h 55m

£458

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

20:50-22:10

1 stop32h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/7

16:10-18:10

1 stop19h 00m

£463

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/3

22:05-17:55

1 stop27h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

22:00-15:20

2 stops34h 20m

£490

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/4

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

£494

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/5

11:25-20:00

1 stop39h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/6

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

£506

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

18:55-18:30

1 stop30h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/6

21:30-21:00

1 stop16h 30m

£508

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/3

17:55-06:45

1 stop20h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

20:55-10:35

1 stop30h 40m

£515

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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.
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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 14 February 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 £294). Flying from Shanghai in August will prove the most costly (average of £586). 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 £192

China Eastern

China Eastern

From £158

British Airways

British Airways

From £548

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
1,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
31 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,200 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

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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 21 February 2025.

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

    Shanghai Pu Dong airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £423; whereas Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £489. 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 £423 round trip

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai?

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