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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai, China from £258

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow Intl (GLA) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£549

One-way from

£258

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£526
KLM
  • KLM
  • 29/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 15m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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14/6
  • 14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£80 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Mon 29/916:55GLA - PVG
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 18/4£549
Fri 30/508:55GLA - PVG
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/612:30PVG - GLA
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£601
Thu 8/508:10GLA - SHA
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/519:05SHA - GLA
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£620
Fri 25/408:35GLA - PVG
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 11/511:00PVG - GLA
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/4£652
Wed 11/620:30GLA - PVG
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 4/800:35PVG - GLA
2 stops39h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4£748
Tue 10/606:10GLA - PVG
1 stop25h 55mLufthansa
Mon 4/823:50PVG - GLA
1 stop30h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£817
Fri 30/513:30GLA - PVG
2 stops21h 45mAir France
Tue 10/621:30PVG - GLA
2 stops25h 40mAir France
Deal found 17/4£886
Sat 14/616:55GLA - SHA
2 stops22h 45mXiamenAir
Sun 3/808:10SHA - GLA
2 stops22h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/4£958
Mon 16/614:35GLA - PVG
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Thu 31/707:15PVG - GLA
1 stop36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/4£1,021
Thu 8/506:10GLA - SHA
2 stops27h 45mLufthansa
Wed 14/508:55SHA - GLA
3 stops34h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£1,130
Fri 25/417:00GLA - SHA
2 stops18h 20mChina Southern
Sun 11/519:45SHA - GLA
2 stops34h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/4£1,495
Fri 31/1009:05GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 16/1112:20PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/4£2,186

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Glasgow Intl

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

16:55-09:25

1 stop33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-13:00

1 stop32h 45m

£549

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 30/5

08:55-09:25

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

12:30-08:10

1 stop26h 40m

£601

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 8/5

08:10-10:55

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/5

19:05-13:20

2 stops25h 15m

£620

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/6

20:30-16:20

2 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/8

00:35-08:35

2 stops39h 00m

£748

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/6

06:10-15:05

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/8

23:50-22:50

1 stop30h 00m

£817

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/6

21:15-07:55

1 stop27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/8

11:00-22:00

1 stop18h 00m

£828

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 30/5

13:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

21:30-16:10

2 stops25h 40m

£886

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/6

16:55-22:40

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

08:10-23:10

2 stops22h 00m

£958

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 16/6

14:35-15:30

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 31/7

07:15-12:45

1 stop36h 30m

£1,021

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 8/5

06:10-16:55

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/5

08:55-12:25

3 stops34h 30m

£1,130

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai as you normally would.

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 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Glasgow to Shanghai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at £549. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £748 and £817, respectively. KLM is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for XiamenAir. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £412. Users have also found prices from £2,207 and £5,179 on Japan Airlines and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow Intl to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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British AirwaysCheapest£457Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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