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£267+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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4 May — 11 May1
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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 29 April 2025.

Return from

£434

One-way from

£267

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£546
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 30/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£17 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 29 April 2025.

Fri 30/522:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/619:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/4£434
Fri 30/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/621:45PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/4£434
Mon 13/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 35mGulf Air
Wed 22/1015:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 28/4£435
Tue 27/521:30LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Mon 2/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4£436
Wed 7/519:15LGW - SHA
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/520:00SHA - LGW
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£438
Mon 5/522:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 11/508:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4£439
Fri 30/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4£439
Thu 12/607:05STN - SHA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/609:20SHA - STN
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£439
Tue 6/506:00STN - PVG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/521:05PVG - STN
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£441
Thu 12/621:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Thu 19/621:50SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4£442
Thu 1/521:00LHR - PVG
1 stop21h 20mChina Southern
Wed 14/518:20PVG - LHR
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4£444
Mon 3/1110:20LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1114:55PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£445

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:05-11:55

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/6

21:45-19:50

1 stop29h 05m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:05-11:40

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£435

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

21:30-21:00

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/6

22:05-18:30

1 stop27h 25m

£436

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

22:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/6

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

£439

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 12/6

07:05-19:15

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/6

09:20-06:50

2 stops28h 30m

£439

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:00-15:20

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/6

16:25-19:30

2 stops34h 05m

£439

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

21:00-10:10

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/6

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

£442

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 29/5

06:00-05:35

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/6

21:05-16:50

2 stops26h 45m

£442

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

19:15-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

£444

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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 25 April 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 3 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 Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 China Southern.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From £595

British Airways

British Airways

From £535

China Southern

China Southern

From £451

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £512

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are China Southern, 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 29 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, ANA and Hainan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
ANA
8.3
Very Good
855 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

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 £748, however they can be found for as little as £119.

  • 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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