£321+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 15 July 2025.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
LondonShanghai
LGW - PVG
LGWPVG
London Gatwick
Thu 4/9
12:35-09:55
1 stop14h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 6/10
01:40-06:55
Nonstop12h 15m
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Wed 17/9
22:00-22:55
1 stop17h 55m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 24/9
08:30-19:30
1 stop18h 00m
LondonShanghai
LGW - PVG
LGWPVG
London Gatwick
Mon 13/10
12:00-13:00
1 stop18h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 20/10
18:55-18:30
1 stop30h 35m
LondonShanghai
LGW - PVG
LGWPVG
London Gatwick
Thu 4/9
11:35-05:55
Nonstop11h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 7/10
09:50-15:00
Nonstop12h 10m
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Tue 23/9
21:00-21:40
1 stop17h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 10/11
08:50-18:15
1 stop17h 25m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 27/8
17:35-18:15
1 stop17h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 3/9
11:15-20:55
1 stop16h 40m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Mon 1/9
21:00-01:20
1 stop21h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 11/9
19:35-18:05
1 stop29h 30m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 27/8
20:55-09:25
1 stop29h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 3/9
11:15-20:55
1 stop16h 40m
LondonShanghai
LGW - SHA
LGWSHA
London Gatwick
Mon 8/9
12:00-12:20
1 stop17h 20m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 17/9
15:50-07:05
1 stop22h 15m
LondonShanghai
LGW - SHA
LGWSHA
London Gatwick
Tue 30/9
12:35-10:55
1 stop15h 20m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 23/10
19:25-06:35
1 stop18h 10m
Best time to book a flight to Shanghai
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Cheapflights Insights
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 11 July 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 15 hours 0 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.
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.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?
The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines 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 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Hainan Airlines, andKLM 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.
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Anonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
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Food
Entertainment
Boarding
Overall
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Anonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
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Crew
Food
Entertainment
Boarding
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Anonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
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Food
Entertainment
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Anonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
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