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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from £274

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£770

Return from

£378

One-way from

£274
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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Shanghai in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Tue 7/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£379
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 20/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£388
Wed 15/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£388
Sat 11/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£394
Wed 8/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4£394
Sun 19/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Wed 29/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4£403
Sat 11/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Mon 27/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4£407
Mon 6/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 9/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4£408
Fri 24/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 2/623:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4£410

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 7/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£379
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 20/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£388
Wed 15/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£388
Sat 11/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£394
Wed 8/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/4£394
Wed 23/1019:15LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Thu 31/1008:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£395
Sun 19/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Wed 29/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4£403
Tue 4/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Tue 18/611:05PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£405
Sat 11/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Mon 27/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4£407

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Shanghai. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Tue 7/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£379
Wed 8/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Tue 14/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£405
Mon 6/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 9/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/4£408
Wed 1/519:15LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Wed 8/522:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£412
Thu 9/520:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Thu 23/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£413
Wed 1/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Sat 1/621:00PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£428
Wed 1/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Wed 8/521:55PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£430
Wed 1/512:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 8/511:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4£430
Fri 10/520:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Thu 23/522:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£433

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Wed 8/522:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£274
Fri 10/522:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£275
Wed 5/622:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£277
Fri 17/522:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£278
Wed 15/522:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£279
Sun 9/622:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£283
Fri 10/522:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£284
Sun 2/620:55LGW - PVG
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£285
Wed 5/622:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£285

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Wed 23/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 31/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4£423
Wed 16/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 29/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4£438
Thu 3/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 17/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£446
Tue 22/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£458
Mon 16/912:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 13/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£459
Mon 27/511:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mAir China
Tue 4/601:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 26/4£462
Wed 29/511:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 10mAir China
Tue 4/601:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 26/4£463
Wed 5/612:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 19/611:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4£475
Tue 4/611:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 15mAir China
Mon 17/601:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 26/4£477

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently £280 while a return flight costs £422. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of £547). Flying to Shanghai in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,013). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£476

February

£462

March

£482

April

£479

May

£497

June

£552

July

£810

August

£656

September

£475

October

£482

November

£438

December

£498

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 26 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,061 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,133 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

  • What does SHA mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around £229, however they can be found for as little as £191.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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