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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from £273

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 4/11. 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
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
Thu 23/5
Thu 30/5

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 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£465

Return from

£383

One-way from

£273
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Shanghai
One-way flight from London to Shanghai

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 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 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.
Thu 6/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£383
Sun 23/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Tue 2/722:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£406
Sun 23/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Tue 2/721:55PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£406
Mon 10/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/5£419
Wed 5/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 25mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/5£420
Wed 5/611:45LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Fri 14/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Deal found 17/5£422
Wed 5/611:30LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 25mAir France
Wed 12/622:10PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Deal found 17/5£424
Wed 5/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Thu 20/622:00SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£425
Wed 5/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Thu 20/606:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£425

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 841,960 searches and data were last updated on 18 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.
Thu 6/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£383
Tue 1/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Mon 7/1018:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£386
Sat 21/921:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 11/1022:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£391
Tue 1/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Wed 9/1019:20PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£396
Tue 1/1022:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 50mChina Southern
Tue 8/1021:00PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£402
Thu 3/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Fri 18/1019:20PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£405
Tue 1/1011:50LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Wed 9/1022:00SHA - LGW
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£405
Sun 23/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Tue 2/722:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£406
Sun 23/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Tue 2/721:55PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£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 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 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 28/508:40LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Wed 5/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/5£432
Fri 24/508:40LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Fri 7/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Deal found 17/5£450
Thu 23/506:15LHR - PVG
1 stop27h 40mAir France
Thu 6/611:15PVG - LHR
2 stops36h 20mAir France
Deal found 17/5£450
Thu 23/508:40LCY - PVG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Thu 6/611:15PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/5£458
Thu 23/507:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Thu 6/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/5£458
Mon 27/514:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Wed 5/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Deal found 17/5£459
Thu 23/507:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/5£465
Fri 24/507:45LCY - PVG
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Fri 7/611:15PVG - LCY
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/5£476
Thu 23/506:15LHR - PVG
1 stop27h 40mAir France
Thu 13/622:10PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Deal found 16/5£476

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 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 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.
Mon 4/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£273
Wed 4/916:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 05mFinnair
Deal found 17/5£287
Sat 1/621:10LGW - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£288
Sat 29/612:00LGW - PVG
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£289
Sat 29/612:00LGW - SHA
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£289
Thu 3/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop25h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£292
Thu 3/1011:50LGW - SHA
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£292
Tue 28/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/5£297
Sat 7/912:00LGW - SHA
1 stop16h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£297

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Thu 17/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/5£421
Tue 1/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 9/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/5£431
Tue 8/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 22/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/5£432
Sat 21/912:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 11/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£436
Tue 15/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 23/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£437
Thu 17/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 25/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/5£439
Tue 22/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£458
Sat 21/912:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 12/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/5£459
Tue 1/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mChina Southern
Mon 7/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£471

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£383 - £446

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 6/6

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/6

1 stop17h 20m

£383

London GatwickShanghai Pu Dong

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 1/10

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/10

1 stop30h 45m

£386

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 9/11

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/11

1 stop30h 40m

£414

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 10/6

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/6

2 stops34h 05m

£419

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 17/10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/11

Nonstop15h 15m

£421

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 5/6

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/6

1 stop16h 40m

£422

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 5/6

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/6

1 stop16h 50m

£424

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 1/10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/10

Nonstop14h 35m

£435

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 12/11

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/11

1 stop18h 20m

£446

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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 £289 while a return flight costs £417. Price data was last updated on 12 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 £956). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£470

February

£455

March

£476

April

£457

May

£493

June

£540

July

£754

August

£647

September

£461

October

£474

November

£424

December

£490

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 10 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 12 May 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
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 18 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,953 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

8.1
Very Good
3,953 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,953 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

7.9
Good
1,566 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,953 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

7.8
Good
1,083 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,953 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

7.8
Good
1,988 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,953 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

7.7
Good
4,386 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,953 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 £264, however they can be found for as little as £177.

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

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