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£278+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Return from

£457

One-way from

£278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£768
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 1/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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12/9
  • 12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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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 29 August 2025.

Wed 1/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 24/1021:40PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/8£457
Sat 4/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 19/1021:15PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/8£458
Thu 16/1011:35LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1019:55PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£459
Thu 2/1021:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Fri 24/1008:35SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 27/8£459
Mon 15/922:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/920:30PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£459
Sat 6/1221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 16/1217:40SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/8£460
Sat 6/1221:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 14/1220:40PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/8£460
Sat 11/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 23/1020:10PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/8£460
Fri 19/912:00LGW - PVG
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Mon 29/922:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 29/8£461
Sat 1/1121:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 13/1117:40SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/8£461
Mon 27/1021:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 4/1118:25PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/8£461
Thu 18/921:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Sun 5/1019:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 29/8£463

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

21:40-19:50

1 stop29h 10m

£457

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 16/10

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/10

19:55-18:30

1 stop30h 35m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/10

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 24/10

09:15-18:40

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/11

22:05-17:20

1 stop27h 15m

£461

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 1/11

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/11

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£461

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

11:25-05:45

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/10

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£466

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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 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 26 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 13 hours 40 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.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from London to Shanghai are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 Air China.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £601
Air China
Air China
From £547
British Airways
British Airways
From £622
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £450

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines 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 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air China
7.3
Good
95 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
164 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,320 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 £577, however they can be found for as little as £63.

  • 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 Pu Dong have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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