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£279+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Sat 29/1111:30LHR - PVG
1 stop23h 45mAir France
Tue 9/1222:15PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 30mAir France
Deal found 20/10£433
Sun 26/1021:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Sun 23/1121:35PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/10£434
Sat 1/1116:35LHR - PVG
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:35PVG - LHR
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£436
Tue 4/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Fri 14/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10£437
Tue 4/1121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Mon 17/1122:50PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10£437
Tue 18/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Tue 25/1109:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10£437
Sun 23/1117:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 30mChina Southern
Wed 10/1222:50PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10£437
Mon 17/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Mon 24/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10£438
Sun 16/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Sun 23/1109:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 20/10£439
Mon 1/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Fri 26/1220:25PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10£439
Sun 26/1021:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Sat 8/1111:35PVG - LHR
1 stop38h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/10£440
Sat 8/1121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sat 22/1122:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10£440

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 21 October 2025.

Return from

£433

One-way from

£279

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£547
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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10/11
  • 10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£437

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 3/12

20:40-14:15

2 stops33h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

19:05-14:10

2 stops27h 05m

£441

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Tue 18/11

20:50-09:50

2 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops31h 40m

£441

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

11:50-18:35

1 stop38h 45m

£450

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 9/12

10:00-09:25

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/12

11:25-07:15

1 stop27h 50m

£452

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 18/11

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/11

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£454

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

15:45-19:15

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/1

11:25-20:50

1 stop17h 25m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

16:35-08:30

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/11

11:35-17:55

1 stop38h 20m

£469

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Thu 4/12

20:05-09:25

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/1

11:25-07:15

1 stop27h 50m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£472

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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 17 October 2025.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 89 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 0 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 Sunday 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 Air China.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £448
Air China
Air China
From £408
British Airways
British Airways
From £474
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £331

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific, KLM and Hainan Airlines.

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 21 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, China Southern, 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
173 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air China
7.2
Good
115 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,464 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 £182, however they can be found for as little as £182.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 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. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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