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£276+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Sun 22/1117:15 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 27/1108:10 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 31/10£453
Thu 3/1222:30 -
1 stop31h 40m
Thu 14/109:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
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Mon 9/1121:10 -
1 stop31h 05m
Sun 29/1118:15 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 2/11£454
Thu 3/1222:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Thu 10/1209:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
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Wed 4/1112:30 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sat 5/1221:45 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 31/10£455
Thu 26/1122:30 -
1 stop35h 25m
Wed 9/1222:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 31/10£455
Fri 20/1112:30 -
1 stop16h 10m
Tue 1/1221:45 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 1/11£456
Wed 2/1221:05 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sun 6/1209:10 -
2 stops41h 05m
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Wed 25/1121:05 -
1 stop29h 20m
Thu 3/1211:30 -
2 stops38h 15m
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Thu 5/1122:30 -
1 stop28h 30m
Thu 12/1107:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 31/10£457
Wed 25/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sat 5/1222:05 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 1/11£458
Mon 7/1217:00 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Wed 23/1222:25 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 2/11£459

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Return from

£452

One-way from

£276

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£522
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  • 19/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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  • 27/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Fri 4/12

20:35-05:00

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£276

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

17:45-04:30

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

21:05-22:55

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£293

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 10/4

06:10-18:25

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Mon 7/12

07:30-06:55

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Tue 8/12

15:00-04:30

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£299

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Sun 15/11

11:00-22:50

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Sat 14/11

07:35-05:05

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Wed 9/12

06:55-11:30

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£309

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£332

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from London to Shanghai takes 13 hours 33 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.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from London to Shanghai are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 China Southern.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £428
Air China
Air China
From £459
British Airways
British Airways
From £423
China Southern
China Southern
From £369

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are Hainan Airlines, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai 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

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?

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 86 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
248 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
247 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,283 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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, China Southern 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 £114, however they can be found for as little as £98.

  • 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 (11 hours 0 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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