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£265+ 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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, 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 16 January 2026.

Return from

£417

One-way from

£265

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£471
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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  • 25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/320:40
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£417
Wed 4/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Sat 21/322:05
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop23h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£417
Mon 19/119:35
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Mon 26/108:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£418
Sun 8/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Thu 19/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£418
Sat 24/122:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop27h 15m
China Southern
Wed 11/209:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1£418
Sun 8/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Thu 26/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£418
Mon 9/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 19/315:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£419
Sat 7/321:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 29/319:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£419
Thu 12/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 30/319:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£420
Thu 12/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Wed 1/406:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£420
Fri 17/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Fri 15/520:00
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£422
Fri 17/412:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Fri 15/522:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£423

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:10-16:25

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£419

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

12:00-13:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£426

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£426

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

12:00-13:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£426

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 29 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 14 hours 12 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Shanghai are China Eastern, British Airways and Air China.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £448
Air China
Air China
From £409
British Airways
British Airways
From £433
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £343

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific, KLM 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 16 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, China Southern, andChina Eastern to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
189 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air China
7.2
Good
137 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,682 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • 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, Cathay Pacific 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 £136, however they can be found for as little as £136.

  • 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 (10 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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