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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China from £456

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£547

One-way from

£456

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£608
KLM
  • KLM
  • 29/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 50m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Glasgow 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. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Mon 29/913:30GLA - PVG
1 stop36h 55mKLM
Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 29/4£547
Fri 30/508:35GLA - PVG
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 10/611:00PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4£562
Mon 29/913:10GLA - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1001:25PVG - GLA
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£650
Sat 14/623:50GLA - SHA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/610:50SHA - GLA
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£653
Mon 29/911:35GLA - PVG
2 stops21h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 12/1000:35PVG - GLA
2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4£729
Fri 30/513:10GLA - PVG
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Tue 10/623:50PVG - GLA
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£740
Thu 12/614:35GLA - PVG
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Wed 18/600:05PVG - GLA
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Deal found 30/4£925
Tue 8/713:30GLA - SHA
2 stops24h 15mXiamenAir
Mon 28/708:10SHA - GLA
2 stops35h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 30/4£1,052
Fri 31/1009:05GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 16/1112:40PVG - GLA
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4£2,138

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Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

13:30-09:25

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£547

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 30/5

08:35-07:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

11:00-21:40

1 stop17h 40m

£562

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

13:10-15:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/10

01:25-13:20

1 stop18h 55m

£650

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/6

23:50-10:00

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/6

10:50-18:05

3 stops38h 15m

£653

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

11:35-16:20

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/10

00:35-16:40

2 stops23h 05m

£729

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 30/5

13:10-15:05

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

23:50-12:20

1 stop19h 30m

£740

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/6

14:35-15:30

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/6

00:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

£925

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 8/7

13:30-20:45

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/7

08:10-13:00

2 stops35h 50m

£1,052

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/9

17:40-18:10

2 stops41h 30m

£456

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 7/9

20:25-16:20

2 stops36h 55m

£460

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Glasgow to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 GLA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 30 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,044 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip from £547. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from £562, and Qatar Airways, from £729. KLM is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Finnair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £456. Users have also found prices from £460 and £492 on Qatar Airways and XiamenAir, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Glasgow to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£371Average£447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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British AirwaysCheapest£445Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£448Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£448Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£479Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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