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£273+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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8 Sep — 15 Sep1
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 9 August 2026.

Thu 3/922:10 -
1 stop17h 10m
Sun 6/908:50 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 8/8£513
Tue 27/1020:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 10/1106:55 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 6/8£514
Sun 6/921:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Mon 14/908:35 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 7/8£514
Mon 14/920:20 -
1 stop14h 50m
Mon 12/1018:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 6/8£514
Thu 3/922:10 -
1 stop19h 10m
Sun 6/918:20 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 7/8£514
Wed 2/911:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Tue 15/918:20 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 6/8£515
Wed 2/922:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Wed 30/908:30 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/8£515
Sat 22/811:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Tue 1/912:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 7/8£515
Fri 4/922:10 -
1 stop19h 10m
Fri 11/907:50 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 7/8£515
Tue 11/817:40 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 20/821:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 8/8£516
Mon 7/922:00 -
2 stops34h 20m
Tue 29/916:25 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 6/8£516
Sat 15/821:30 -
1 stop29h 55m
Sat 22/822:05 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 8/8£516

Find flight deals to Shanghai

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 9 August 2026.

Return from

£513

One-way from

£273

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£886
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/9-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/8
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Thu 24/9

05:40-06:45

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

18:50-11:00

2 stops23h 10m

£531

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:00-12:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

11:50-06:30

1 stop25h 40m

£534

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Tue 8/9

07:05-13:50

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

18:55-16:30

2 stops28h 35m

£534

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Thu 24/9

05:40-10:00

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

22:30-11:00

2 stops19h 30m

£536

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Thu 24/9

05:40-16:55

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

20:50-18:05

2 stops28h 15m

£537
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 2/12

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

£543

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

12:35-13:15

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

16:35-06:35

1 stop21h 00m

£545

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

£548

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

11:10-10:20

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

20:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

£549

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

11:35-15:00

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/11

21:30-06:20

1 stop16h 50m

£571

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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 14 hours 13 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 £457
Air China
Air China
From £406
British Airways
British Airways
From £413
China Southern
China Southern
From £355

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 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 9 August 2026.
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
7.4
Good
160 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

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
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

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
171 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

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
232 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

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
239 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

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
8,153 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

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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