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£273+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

— SHA
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Fri 20/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Tue 24/1109:20 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 3/9£475
Mon 28/912:35 -
1 stop14h 40m
Mon 19/1001:40 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Deal found 5/9£476
Fri 20/1121:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sun 29/1109:20 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 3/9£477
Fri 20/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sun 29/1120:25 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 3/9£477
Tue 10/1108:40 -
1 stop16h 30m
Thu 19/1111:10 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 5/9£478
Fri 20/1121:00 -
2 stops29h 30m
Sun 29/1121:00 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 5/9£479
Wed 28/1021:10 -
1 stop30h 15m
Sun 8/1120:40 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 3/9£479
Thu 3/1221:30 -
1 stop17h 40m
Mon 7/1218:05 -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 3/9£479
Sun 20/922:10 -
1 stop19h 10m
Sun 27/922:05 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 4/9£480
Sun 20/922:10 -
1 stop17h 10m
Sun 27/921:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 4/9£480
Thu 19/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 40m
Tue 24/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 50m
Deal found 3/9£481
Wed 30/911:15 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Wed 7/1016:20 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 4/9£483

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Return from

£475

One-way from

£273

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£559
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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11/9-31/12
  • 11/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 00m total
  • London to Shanghai
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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

11:10-11:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Fri 2/10

06:20-05:40

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£280

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

06:50-05:05

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£282

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:00-22:20

1 stop28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£284

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

11:00-11:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£284

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

21:20-09:20

3 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£286

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

STNPVG

London Stansted

Fri 2/10

13:45-18:40

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£290

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 21/11

20:20-21:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£291

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Cheapflights Insights

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 14 hours 11 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 China Southern.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £470
Air China
Air China
From £387
British Airways
British Airways
From £412
China Southern
China Southern
From £357

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 78 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 Air China,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.
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
245 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,207 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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, Finnair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

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

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