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Cheap flights from England to Shanghai, China from £253

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from England to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from England to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Fri 1/512:15
MAN
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SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 12/520:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 21/3£415
Wed 15/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 5/512:10
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop25h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3£423
Wed 15/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 6/519:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3£424
Mon 13/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 4/519:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 20/3£426
Mon 18/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 27/512:10
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop25h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 23/3£432
Tue 22/921:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Sat 10/1008:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 23/3£447
Tue 22/921:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Sat 10/1006:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 23/3£447
Sat 26/921:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Wed 21/1018:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 20/3£448
Sun 19/422:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/520:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£449
Sun 17/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 5/615:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/3£450
Sun 17/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop38h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 28/521:45
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/3£450
Tue 2/622:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop37h 15m
China Southern
Wed 10/608:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 19/3£450

Find flight deals from England to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£415

One-way from

£253

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£568
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • England to Shanghai
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • England to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from England to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from England to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£470

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

22:05-15:20

1 stop34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£490

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/6

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/6

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£490
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£518

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£539

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£560

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£577

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£589

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 15/5

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£604

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

06:25-10:00

2 stops20h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

20:15-12:50

2 stops23h 35m

£608

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Best time to book a flight from England to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from England to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to Shanghai?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £190). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £540). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ENG to SHA?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from England to Shanghai as you normally would.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from England to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from England to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern, and Air China fly from England to Shanghai in about 11h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 25m. England and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 5744 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from England to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £231. Users have also found prices from £250 and £259 on China Eastern and Gulf Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from England to Shanghai?

    The most popular route from England to Shanghai is London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from England to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on England to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from England to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from England to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from England to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £190). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £540). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from England to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from England to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£280Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£305Average£445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£355Average£461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£372Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£410Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£411Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£412Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£418Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£453Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£491Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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