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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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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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 5 May 2026.

Mon 18/518:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 18/609:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4£488
Thu 21/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Sun 24/518:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£490
Sat 9/522:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Sat 20/607:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£490
Tue 1/1210:00
LCY
-
PVG
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Mon 7/1211:25
PVG
-
LCY
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/5£491
Wed 20/520:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Tue 26/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 1/5£491
Tue 22/910:00
LCY
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
KLM
Wed 7/1011:15
PVG
-
LCY
1 stop27h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/5£491
Tue 19/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Sun 24/518:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£491
Tue 19/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Sat 23/519:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£492
Wed 20/512:35
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop14h 40m
Air China
Tue 26/518:50
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£493
Mon 18/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Sat 23/520:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£493
Sun 10/508:25
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/515:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£493
Wed 10/611:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 15/609:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5£493

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Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, 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 5 May 2026.

Return from

£488

One-way from

£279

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£520
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/5-18/6
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/9
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£523

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 28/6

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

18:30-06:45

1 stop19h 15m

£532

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

07:05-10:55

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

20:15-11:45

2 stops22h 30m

£547

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

05:45-12:20

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-11:20

2 stops28h 30m

£559

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

11:40-10:20

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

10:50-06:30

1 stop26h 40m

£580

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Wed 17/6

08:30-15:50

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/6

09:30-07:45

2 stops29h 15m

£586

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Mon 15/6

20:50-06:25

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

22:25-20:10

2 stops28h 45m

£604

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

11:40-13:20

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£615

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

08:40-20:30

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

21:45-23:55

2 stops33h 10m

£615

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

06:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

12:30-20:55

1 stop15h 25m

£622

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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?

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 44 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 55 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.

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 £455
Air China
Air China
From £404
British Airways
British Airways
From £412
China Southern
China Southern
From £355

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 5 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern,China Eastern, 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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
232 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,944 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

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, Hainan Airlines 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 £131, however they can be found for as little as £131.

  • 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 10 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 Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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