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SHA — LHR
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

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 16 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

£68

Cheapest airline

Shanghai Airlines

Most popular destination

Beijing Capital (PEK)
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai is currently to Guangzhou Baiyun.
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On average, Shanghai Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai.
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Beijing Capital (PEK) is currently the most popular flight destination from Shanghai.
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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 16 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches.
Wed 12/606:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Tue 25/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5£471
Mon 10/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/622:00LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£488
Tue 5/1118:20PVG - LHR
1 stop33h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 13/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/5£491
Thu 7/1119:15PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 15/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/5£503
Tue 11/620:10PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 26/622:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/5£504
Sun 2/623:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 7/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/5£506
Sun 26/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/507:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£513
Fri 8/1116:35PVG - LHR
1 stop34h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/5£514
Sun 16/623:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/619:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£515

Last-minute flight deals from Shanghai

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Shanghai. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 16 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches.
Sun 26/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/507:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£513
Sun 26/520:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/507:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£532
Wed 22/511:15SHA - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 29/507:45LHR - SHA
2 stops28h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£555
Fri 24/515:10PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sat 1/617:00LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/5£559
Tue 21/519:00SHA - LHR
2 stops22h 15mHainan Airlines
Tue 28/507:45LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£561
Wed 22/519:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Wed 29/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5£600
Wed 22/519:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Wed 29/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5£627
Tue 21/515:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/507:45LHR - SHA
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£630
Fri 24/507:35PVG - LGW
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/611:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£648

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Shanghai to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated 16 May 2024.
Mon 17/612:15PVG - ICN
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/616:55ICN - PVG
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£102
Mon 17/612:15PVG - ICN
1 stop8h 40mShandong Airlines
Fri 21/616:45ICN - PVG
1 stop5h 30mShandong Airlines
Deal found 16/5£111
Thu 20/615:05SHA - ICN
1 stop6h 40mShandong Airlines
Mon 24/622:55ICN - SHA
1 stop11h 15mShandong Airlines
Deal found 16/5£111
Mon 17/608:30PVG - ICN
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/616:55ICN - PVG
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£114
Tue 25/613:15SHA - KIX
1 stop26h 05mShandong Airlines
Wed 26/621:45KIX - SHA
1 stop12h 55mShandong Airlines
Deal found 14/5£132
Mon 17/616:40PVG - ICN
Nonstop2h 25mChina Southern
Fri 21/612:45ICN - PVG
Nonstop2h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5£133
Mon 3/622:25SHA - KIX
1 stop12h 00mShandong Airlines
Thu 6/617:20KIX - SHA
1 stop16h 50mShandong Airlines
Deal found 15/5£133
Wed 12/620:50PVG - KIX
1 stop18h 30mShandong Airlines
Mon 17/612:30KIX - PVG
1 stop22h 55mShandong Airlines
Deal found 16/5£133
Thu 27/609:05SHA - ICN
2 stops27h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 1/714:55ICN - SHA
1 stop28h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/5£136

Direct flights from Shanghai

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Shanghai to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 16 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches.
Thu 30/501:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Thu 13/611:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 15mAir China
Deal found 15/5£574
Thu 13/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 20/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/5£589
Thu 3/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 9/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/5£590
Wed 12/601:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Thu 20/611:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 15mAir China
Deal found 16/5£645
Thu 30/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 6/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/5£656
Mon 10/611:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/612:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/5£657
Sun 16/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 23/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/5£701
Sun 9/601:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Mon 17/611:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mAir China
Deal found 16/5£713
Wed 2/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 7/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/5£722

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

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Any airport

Budget

£471 - £515

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Depart

Return

Price

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/6

1 stop19h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/6

1 stop19h 10m

£471

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/6

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/6

1 stop32h 55m

£488

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/11

1 stop33h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 13/11

1 stop29h 40m

£491

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/11

1 stop32h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 15/11

1 stop30h 50m

£503

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/6

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/6

1 stop29h 05m

£504

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/6

1 stop27h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 7/6

2 stops35h 10m

£506

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/5

1 stop27h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/5

2 stops19h 05m

£513

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/11

1 stop34h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 17/11

1 stop29h 40m

£514

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/6

1 stop27h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/6

1 stop31h 45m

£515

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Deals found on 15/5

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. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Shanghai is currently £199 while a return flight costs £501. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of £537). Flying from Shanghai in July will prove the most costly (average of £956). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£87

February

£98

March

£94

April

£103

May

£108

June

£129

July

£130

August

£114

September

£109

October

£125

November

£91

December

£95

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 844,321 searches.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,171 reviews
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Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,516 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very Good
577 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,171 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

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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 16 May 2024.

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

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £509; whereas Shanghai Pu Dong airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £509. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Shanghai?

    Consider Qingdao, Jingdezhen, and Fuzhou if you prefer a quick journey with a short flight time. These locations are all within 282 miles of Shanghai

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Shanghai?

    Travelers looking to get as far as possible can consider Ürümqi, Jiuquan, and Dali as potential destinations for their travel.

  • 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 £509 round trip

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

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

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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

    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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai?

    900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight from Shanghai today with Cheapflights!

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

    Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Shanghai for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai with no change fees?

    Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Shanghai flexibly with Cheapflights today.

  • Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai become cheaper?

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