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£286+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

£447

One-way from

£286

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£711
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 15/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m 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 December 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sun 29/1208:40LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Sun 2/211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/12£456
Sun 29/1206:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£465
Mon 30/1206:25STN - PVG
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/119:15PVG - STN
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£570
Sun 29/1206:10STN - SHA
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/120:50SHA - STN
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£584
Tue 31/1217:40LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Tue 14/108:55SHA - LHR
1 stop15h 00mAir China
Deal found 18/12£585
Tue 31/1209:20LGW - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/120:05PVG - LGW
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£619
Tue 31/1211:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mAir China
Mon 13/102:15PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mAir China
Deal found 18/12£630
Sun 29/1219:35LHR - PVG
2 stops53h 50mAir France
Sun 2/211:25PVG - LHR
2 stops42h 00mAir France
Deal found 18/12£631
Tue 31/1217:40LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Tue 14/116:30PVG - LHR
1 stop31h 25mAir China
Deal found 18/12£635
Tue 31/1210:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 13/100:20PVG - LGW
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12£703
Sun 29/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Sun 2/220:05SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£712
Sat 28/1206:20LTN - PVG
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/122:25PVG - LTN
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£752

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/3

11:40-19:50

1 stop39h 10m

£447

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

22:10-21:30

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/5

20:50-19:05

1 stop29h 15m

£449

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 25/2

20:35-10:30

3 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/3

06:45-22:55

2 stops24h 10m

£455

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 29/12

08:40-09:25

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/2

11:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

£456

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 14/1

06:50-05:00

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/2

11:35-17:55

2 stops38h 20m

£457

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

21:10-23:55

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/3

11:40-19:50

1 stop39h 10m

£458

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 13/1

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/1

22:05-17:55

1 stop27h 50m

£459

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 10/1

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/1

08:50-08:35

2 stops31h 45m

£459

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 28/1

10:00-09:25

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/2

11:25-08:10

1 stop28h 45m

£460

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 9/1

11:40-06:35

Nonstop10h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/1

02:15-06:55

Nonstop12h 40m

£465

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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 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 16 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 16 hours 14 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 16 December 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 19 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air China, SWISS and Tianjin Airlines 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.6
Good
38 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

  • 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 £196, however they can be found for as little as £182.

  • 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 10 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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