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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai, China from £307

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£307
22/3-30/3
  • 22/3-30/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • London to Shanghai
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13/2
  • 13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Sat 22/308:15STN - PVG
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/311:25PVG - STN
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£458
Sat 22/308:15STN - SHA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/320:50SHA - STN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£466
Mon 17/314:05STN - PVG
1 stop17h 00mEmirates
Sun 30/300:05PVG - STN
1 stop19h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£666

Find flights from Stansted to Shanghai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 22/3

08:15-13:20

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/3

11:25-11:30

2 stops31h 05m

£458

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 22/3

08:15-18:00

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/3

20:50-14:00

2 stops25h 10m

£466

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Mon 17/3

14:05-15:05

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/3

00:05-12:55

1 stop19h 50m

£666

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 13/2

20:20-15:15

2 stops34h 55m

£307

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 8/2

22:05-09:50

3 stops51h 45m

£309

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 24/6

14:55-15:30

1 stop17h 35m

£404

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Deals found on 20/1

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Travel insights for flights from Stansted to Shanghai

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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 22 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from London Stansted 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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Top airline flying from Stansted to Shanghai

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EmiratesCheapest£679Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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