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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from £251

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
Sun 12/5
Sun 19/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,769 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£464

Return from

£406

One-way from

£251
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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,769 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Shanghai in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£379
Mon 13/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£404
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sun 19/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£404
Wed 15/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Fri 24/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£411
Sun 12/520:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sun 19/522:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£414
Wed 5/608:40LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Wed 12/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/5£419
Fri 10/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 23/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/5£421
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Wed 12/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£422
Thu 6/609:00LHR - PVG
1 stop24h 55mAir France
Wed 12/622:10PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Deal found 6/5£423

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,769 searches and data were last updated on 7 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£379
Tue 12/1120:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Mon 25/1122:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£386
Wed 13/1117:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Fri 22/1108:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£403
Mon 13/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£404
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sun 19/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£404
Sat 9/1120:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Mon 18/1118:35PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£405
Mon 2/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 35mChina Southern
Sun 8/1221:50SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£405
Mon 2/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sun 8/1222:30PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£405
Mon 16/922:10LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Sun 13/1022:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£406

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,769 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Shanghai. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£379
Mon 13/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£404
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sun 19/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£404
Wed 15/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Fri 24/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£411
Sun 12/520:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sun 19/522:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£414
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Wed 12/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£422
Mon 13/520:50LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Sun 19/522:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£427
Mon 13/520:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Sun 19/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£427
Wed 15/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 25mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/5£431

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,769 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Tue 21/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£251
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 7/5£261
Sat 1/621:10LGW - PVG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£271
Wed 23/1022:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£272
Wed 23/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/5£272
Sun 26/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£277
Wed 29/522:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£279
Mon 27/507:30LHR - PVG
1 stop27h 45mFinnair
Deal found 6/5£287
Wed 15/522:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£288

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Wed 30/1012:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/1210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5£411
Mon 21/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£419
Wed 30/1012:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/1210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5£420
Wed 30/1012:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/1210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£427
Fri 1/1112:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 8/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£430
Mon 21/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 29/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£431
Fri 18/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£434
Mon 16/912:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 13/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5£435
Tue 22/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 23/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5£458

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently £273 while a return flight costs £428. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of £537). Flying to Shanghai in July will prove the most costly (average of £982). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£474

February

£459

March

£480

April

£462

May

£493

June

£547

July

£782

August

£653

September

£466

October

£478

November

£427

December

£493

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 28 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 7 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern and Virgin Atlantic 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,995 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,995 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,995 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

KLM
7.9
Good
1,598 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,995 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,100 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,995 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,011 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,995 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,995 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

  • What does SHA mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around £219, 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, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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