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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from £249

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
Thu 6/6
Thu 13/6

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 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£530

Return from

£401

One-way from

£249
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in June & July 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in June and July 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Shanghai in June and July 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Sat 1/612:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 2/611:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/5£400
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 1/718:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 31/5£406
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 1/722:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£414
Mon 10/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/6£420
Tue 25/611:50LGW - PVG
1 stop25h 40mChina Southern
Fri 5/722:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 31/5£421
Wed 19/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Wed 26/613:50SHA - LHR
1 stop36h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£427
Wed 19/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Mon 1/722:15SHA - LHR
1 stop26h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£428
Wed 19/619:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Mon 1/721:55PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 31/5£430
Mon 10/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/5£431

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 909,873 searches and data were last updated on 1 June 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 1/612:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 2/611:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/5£400
Sun 20/1019:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Sun 27/1008:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£401
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 1/718:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 31/5£406
Fri 29/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 35mChina Southern
Fri 13/1212:25SHA - LHR
1 stop36h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£409
Mon 23/920:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 30mChina Southern
Sat 16/1117:45PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£409
Sat 2/1121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 00mChina Southern
Wed 13/1106:55PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 1/6£410
Mon 11/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£410
Fri 15/1121:20LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/1112:45SHA - LHR
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£411
Sun 27/1021:20LHR - PVG
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£411

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Shanghai. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 1/718:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 31/5£406
Mon 10/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/5£431
Tue 11/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Tue 18/608:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 31/5£442
Fri 7/607:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/623:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/5£461
Tue 11/610:00LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 00mGulf Air
Sun 16/615:45PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 31/5£465
Tue 11/609:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 2/718:55PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/5£466
Tue 11/607:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Tue 18/620:30PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/5£475
Tue 11/607:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/5£477
Fri 7/607:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/5£479

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Mon 9/919:50LTN - PVG
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5£249
Fri 22/1121:20LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 31/5£272
Fri 22/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 31/5£272
Fri 22/1121:20LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/6£272
Fri 22/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/6£272
Tue 11/622:00STN - PVG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£280
Sun 27/1021:20LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 31/5£286
Sun 27/1021:20LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 31/5£286
Thu 20/611:50LGW - PVG
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 31/5£287

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Thu 12/912:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 3/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/5£400
Mon 16/912:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 13/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/5£429
Fri 27/912:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 6/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£432
Tue 15/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 14/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/5£450
Mon 9/912:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 4/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/5£458
Tue 22/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6£460
Mon 23/911:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mAir China
Fri 15/1102:15PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mAir China
Deal found 1/6£479
Sun 27/1011:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 05mAir China
Thu 7/1102:15PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mAir China
Deal found 1/6£486
Sun 27/1012:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 8/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/6£489

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 909,873 searches and data was last updated on 1 June 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£401 - £493

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 20/10

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/10

1 stop17h 10m

£401

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 27/10

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/11

1 stop38h 25m

£411

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 27/10

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/11

1 stop33h 35m

£421

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 16/9

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 13/10

Nonstop14h 40m

£429

London GatwickShanghai Pu Dong

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 23/9

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/11

Nonstop12h 40m

£459

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 20/10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/11

Nonstop14h 45m

£460

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 11/6

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/7

1 stop18h 50m

£465

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 16/9

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 13/10

2 stops30h 00m

£470

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 21/10

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/11

1 stop26h 20m

£493

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 31 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 28 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 26 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 1 June 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

KLM
7.9
Good
1,512 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,049 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,941 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,907 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

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