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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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Return from

£453

One-way from

£285

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£558
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/10-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • London to Shanghai
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30/6
  • 30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 2/1022:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 50mChina Southern
Sat 11/1011:05PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£453
Thu 2/1022:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Sat 11/1008:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£453
Tue 30/911:45LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1021:30PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£453
Thu 19/611:25LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mAir China
Tue 24/601:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Deal found 12/6£454
Thu 26/612:35LGW - SHA
1 stop15h 20mAir China
Thu 24/718:30SHA - LGW
1 stop19h 05mAir China
Deal found 12/6£464
Thu 26/612:00LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Thu 3/706:35PVG - LGW
1 stop31h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6£466
Thu 26/612:00LGW - SHA
1 stop20h 25mChina Southern
Thu 3/716:50SHA - LGW
1 stop21h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6£466
Wed 1/1011:35LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 20/1009:50PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6£472
Mon 13/1022:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/1008:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/6£473
Mon 13/1022:00LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/1016:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/6£473
Tue 17/606:00STN - PVG
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/621:00PVG - STN
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£479
Fri 13/622:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 35mGulf Air
Wed 18/615:55PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 12/6£485

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

22:10-13:00

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/10

11:05-16:15

1 stop36h 10m

£453

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

11:45-09:25

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

21:30-10:30

1 stop20h 00m

£453

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

22:10-22:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/10

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

£453

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£456

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 26/6

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/7

18:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£464

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 26/6

12:00-12:55

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/7

06:35-07:10

1 stop31h 35m

£466

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 26/6

12:00-15:25

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/7

16:50-07:10

1 stop21h 20m

£466

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/10

09:50-15:10

Nonstop12h 20m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

£473

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:00-19:10

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/10

16:25-19:30

2 stops34h 05m

£473

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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

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

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 80 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from London to Shanghai takes 14 hours 8 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Shanghai are China Eastern, British Airways and China Southern.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £602
British Airways
British Airways
From £539
China Southern
China Southern
From £477
Air China
Air China
From £547

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific, China Southern and KLM.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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).

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 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Hainan Airlines and KLM 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
3,265 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • 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, Cathay Pacific is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around £194, however they can be found for as little as £160.

  • 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 50 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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