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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China from £254

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2026.

Fri 19/613:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Mon 13/711:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£648
Mon 23/1105:40
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 25m
KLM
Thu 3/1211:05
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop29h 25m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£650
Sun 22/1107:55
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1221:00
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£656
Thu 18/613:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Tue 14/711:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop32h 40m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£661
Sun 22/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop35h 40m
KLM
Thu 3/1211:05
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop19h 05m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£663
Thu 18/613:30
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/711:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£688
Tue 24/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop35h 40m
KLM
Thu 3/1222:15
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops22h 30m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£689
Sat 31/1010:45
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1111:05
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop29h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/6£690
Mon 22/620:50
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/701:10
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£695
Thu 25/606:00
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/712:30
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£699
Fri 19/618:15
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops21h 05m
China Southern
Mon 13/708:35
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops21h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 8/6£776
Fri 3/718:15
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops21h 05m
China Southern
Fri 24/721:45
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops32h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 9/6£780

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Round-trip from

£648
23/11-3/12
  • 23/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 20/6

10:25-09:25

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/7

21:30-12:55

2 stops22h 25m

£687

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

11:05-08:30

1 stop29h 25m

£704

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/8

08:45-15:40

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/9

02:10-21:15

2 stops26h 05m

£712

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

13:25-19:05

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/12

22:15-16:30

2 stops26h 15m

£716

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 19/11

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

11:05-22:10

1 stop19h 05m

£718
Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 3/12

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£718

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

09:05-09:05

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

11:05-22:10

1 stop19h 05m

£721

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 22/11

13:25-09:05

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

11:05-12:45

1 stop33h 40m

£721

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 22/11

13:25-19:05

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

22:15-12:45

2 stops22h 30m

£775

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 3/7

18:15-22:20

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/7

21:45-23:10

2 stops32h 25m

£780

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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 10 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and China Eastern from Glasgow to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
China Eastern
7.3
Good
223 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

    KLM and China Southern can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 19h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5641 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip from £571. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern.

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 5 airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2026.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£430Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£467Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£571Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£574Average£807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£636Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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