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£269+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
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 19 March 2026.

Thu 14/511:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 11/609:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3£436
Wed 29/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Mon 11/501:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
Air China
Deal found 15/3£450
Wed 29/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Tue 12/501:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
Air China
Deal found 15/3£453
Thu 30/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 7/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/3£456
Mon 20/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 8/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3£457
Wed 29/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Wed 13/501:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 17/3£458
Fri 1/511:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 8/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/3£458
Tue 28/421:20
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 18/513:15
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/3£459
Thu 16/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 10/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3£460
Mon 27/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 11/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/3£461
Tue 28/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Tue 12/501:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
Air China
Deal found 17/3£463
Thu 23/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 13/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3£464

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£465

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£467

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£467

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£504

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£512
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

18:00-12:00

Nonstop11h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£557

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£557

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£559

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£607

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/5

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£635

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/3

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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 19 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
1,374 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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
1,374 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,374 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
China Southern
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,374 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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
142 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,374 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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
197 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,374 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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
7,803 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,374 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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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