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£267+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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25 Nov — 2 Dec1
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Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,013 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Wed 4/12

08:40-09:25

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/12

11:25-08:10

1 stop28h 45m

£446

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Thu 5/12

19:55-09:50

2 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/12

17:30-14:45

2 stops29h 15m

£447

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 14/1

22:00-13:10

1 stop31h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/2

11:10-14:00

1 stop34h 50m

£448

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 28/4

22:00-10:35

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/5

15:45-20:00

1 stop35h 15m

£449

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 16/5

22:05-17:40

1 stop36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/5

21:45-20:00

1 stop29h 15m

£449

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

21:20-12:25

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/3

07:30-19:10

1 stop19h 40m

£450

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 4/3

20:20-21:00

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/3

22:05-17:20

1 stop27h 15m

£452

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 7/3

11:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/3

03:15-06:55

Nonstop11h 40m

£452

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 5/12

20:30-10:30

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/12

11:35-12:00

2 stops32h 25m

£453

LondonShanghai

LTN - SHA

LTNSHA

London Luton

Wed 4/12

19:55-09:55

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/12

16:50-19:15

2 stops34h 25m

£456

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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,013 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

£446

One-way from

£267

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£501
KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/12-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 2/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • London to Shanghai
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Wed 4/1208:40LCY - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Fri 13/1211:25PVG - LCY
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Deal found 19/11£446
Thu 5/1219:55LTN - PVG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/1217:30PVG - LTN
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£447
Sun 24/1121:10LHR - SHA
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/207:30SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£451
Thu 5/1220:30LGW - PVG
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/1211:35PVG - LGW
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£453
Tue 19/1111:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 05mAir China
Thu 26/1202:15PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mAir China
Deal found 19/11£454
Wed 27/1121:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 7/1220:40SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/11£456
Wed 4/1219:55LTN - SHA
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1216:50SHA - LTN
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£456
Tue 19/1119:35LHR - PVG
2 stops29h 50mAir France
Fri 27/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 30mAir France
Deal found 19/11£458
Wed 27/1115:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 20mKLM
Sat 7/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Deal found 19/11£465
Wed 4/1205:55STN - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1217:30PVG - STN
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£466
Tue 3/1206:50LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1211:35PVG - LHR
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£480
Wed 27/1117:15LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Sat 7/1210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£481

Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from London to Shanghai takes 19 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from London to Shanghai are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are Scandinavian Airlines, China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, China Southern and Air France to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

8.4
Very Good
1,308 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

8.4
Very Good
832 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

8.3
Very Good
478 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around £755, however they can be found for as little as £127.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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