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£154+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — LHR
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Cheapest airline

Spring Airlines
On average, Spring Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of £121).
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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 4 July 2025.

Tue 16/1221:00PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mFinnair
Thu 25/1218:10LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mFinnair
Deal found 2/7£508
Sun 14/1210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 26/1212:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7£511
Sat 2/820:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 10/922:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/7£511
Sun 30/1114:55PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 40mGulf Air
Sun 7/1209:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 2/7£512
Sat 2/821:15PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 10/922:05LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 3/7£513
Mon 6/1015:25PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 13/1014:45LHR - PVG
1 stop38h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/7£517
Mon 3/1116:35PVG - LHR
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1107:30LHR - PVG
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£529
Wed 8/1015:55PVG - LGW
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1007:30LGW - PVG
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£529
Sun 5/1023:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Mon 13/1022:00LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/7£530
Mon 6/1007:15PVG - STN
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Mon 13/1021:10STN - PVG
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/7£536
Mon 6/1007:15PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 30mEmirates
Wed 15/1014:30LGW - PVG
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 2/7£537
Sun 14/1222:50PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 27/1210:05LGW - PVG
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7£550

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 4 July 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 - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/12

21:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 29/12

18:10-18:55

1 stop16h 45m

£508

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/12

10:55-18:10

Nonstop15h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

12:35-09:10

Nonstop12h 35m

£511

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

£511

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/11

14:55-06:35

1 stop23h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

09:30-12:25

1 stop18h 55m

£512

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

21:15-20:00

1 stop29h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

22:05-17:40

1 stop36h 35m

£513

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/10

15:25-07:00

1 stop22h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

14:45-12:40

1 stop38h 55m

£517

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/11

16:35-09:10

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

07:30-18:55

1 stop27h 25m

£529

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

15:55-19:40

2 stops34h 45m

London Gatwick

Sat 18/10

07:30-11:40

2 stops21h 10m

£529

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

23:05-19:30

1 stop27h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:00-19:10

2 stops38h 10m

£530

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/10

07:15-18:45

1 stop18h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 13/10

21:10-22:20

1 stop18h 10m

£536

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 27 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 £308). Flying from Shanghai in August will prove the most costly (average of £521). 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 £257
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.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, andEmirates from Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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
1,215 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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
3,287 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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 4 July 2025.

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

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £432; whereas Shanghai Pu Dong airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £432. 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 £432 round trip

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