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£113+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — LHR
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines
On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of £122).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Fri 10/1010:50PVG - STN
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1012:05STN - PVG
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£481
Thu 13/1116:35PVG - LHR
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1116:15LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£484
Mon 30/608:55PVG - LGW
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/711:15LGW - PVG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£491
Wed 8/1015:55PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 00mGulf Air
Wed 15/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 9/6£495
Sat 2/821:15PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 10/922:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/6£509
Sat 2/820:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 10/922:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/6£509
Sun 22/610:00PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 00mTianjin Airlines
Sun 29/622:00LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 30mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 11/6£517
Mon 8/915:25PVG - LHR
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/921:45LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/6£520
Fri 10/1020:50PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 20mFinnair
Fri 17/1009:30LHR - PVG
1 stop25h 40mFinnair
Deal found 11/6£523
Mon 8/907:15PVG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mEmirates
Tue 16/914:30LGW - PVG
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£526
Wed 10/907:15PVG - STN
1 stop36h 40mEmirates
Wed 24/914:55STN - PVG
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£532
Thu 3/707:15PVG - LHR
1 stop38h 10mEmirates
Mon 14/709:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£535

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

10:50-15:30

2 stops35h 40m

London Stansted

Fri 17/10

12:05-18:40

2 stops23h 35m

£481

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/11

16:35-09:10

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

16:15-18:55

1 stop18h 40m

£484

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/6

08:55-10:30

2 stops32h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 7/7

11:15-18:10

2 stops23h 55m

£491

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 15/10

22:05-11:40

1 stop30h 35m

£495

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

21:15-20:00

1 stop29h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

22:05-11:55

1 stop30h 50m

£509

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/8

20:50-20:00

1 stop30h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

£509

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/6

10:00-20:00

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 29/6

22:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

£517

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/9

15:25-18:45

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

21:45-12:40

1 stop31h 55m

£520

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

20:50-22:10

1 stop32h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 17/10

09:30-18:10

1 stop25h 40m

£523

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/9

07:15-07:20

1 stop31h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 16/9

14:30-22:20

1 stop24h 50m

£526

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 3 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of £310). Flying from Shanghai in August will prove the most costly (average of £523). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Shanghai: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £158
Air China
Air China
From £263
British Airways
British Airways
From £596
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From £97

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Shanghai?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £439; whereas Shanghai Pu Dong airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £497. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai is currently March; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Shanghai?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Shanghai to embark to:
    Travel from Shanghai to London from £425 round trip

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