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£271+ Direct flights to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Shanghai found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 March 2026.

Wed 22/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 6/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/3£484
Tue 28/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 8/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3£485
Mon 15/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Sun 21/601:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 27/3£490
Fri 12/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Sat 25/713:10
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 24/3£495
Wed 3/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Tue 9/601:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
Air China
Deal found 24/3£499
Thu 4/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Tue 9/601:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
Air China
Deal found 24/3£507
Mon 7/920:45
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Thu 17/913:55
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 35m
Air China
Deal found 28/3£508
Wed 3/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Thu 9/713:10
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 28/3£513
Tue 14/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Wed 22/401:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 28/3£516
Wed 17/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Thu 9/713:10
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 27/3£516
Sun 14/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Wed 15/713:05
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 24/3£517
Tue 22/920:45
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Tue 29/913:55
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 35m
Air China
Deal found 27/3£518

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£523
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

18:00-12:00

Nonstop11h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/10

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£648

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

21:20-15:40

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

13:15-18:40

Nonstop12h 25m

£650

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£654

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£654

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 31/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£654

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£654

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£654

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£681

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

18:00-12:00

Nonstop11h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£684

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 29 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair,China Southern, andAir China 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.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,828 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

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