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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China from £260

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£623

One-way from

£260
KLM
  • KLM
  • 5/1-12/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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5/1
  • 5/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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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 27 November 2025.

Sat 27/1206:00GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/102:25PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£792
Sat 27/1210:40GLA - PVG
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Sun 11/111:25PVG - GLA
1 stop37h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/11£999
Sat 27/1210:40GLA - SHA
2 stops38h 10mXiamenAir
Sun 11/121:45SHA - GLA
2 stops32h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/11£1,339
Sat 27/1206:05GLA - PVG
2 stops29h 10mAir France
Sun 11/122:15PVG - GLA
2 stops26h 20mAir France
Deal found 25/11£1,357

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow 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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Glasgow

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/1

19:20-06:05

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

14:00-20:05

2 stops38h 05m

£636

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 22/1

17:20-09:25

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

11:25-22:10

1 stop18h 45m

£638

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 18/1

10:40-09:25

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

11:25-22:10

1 stop18h 45m

£638

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 22/1

12:50-16:50

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

00:10-12:05

2 stops19h 55m

£647

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/1

17:20-09:25

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

22:15-16:35

2 stops26h 20m

£651

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/1

13:10-10:05

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/1

02:25-11:55

1 stop17h 30m

£668

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/1

06:05-18:35

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

09:20-22:10

2 stops20h 50m

£760

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 4/1

07:25-10:35

2 stops19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/1

19:50-22:10

2 stops34h 20m

£804

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 3/1

22:30-10:35

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/1

19:50-22:10

2 stops34h 20m

£818

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/1

17:45-21:50

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

16:10-22:10

2 stops38h 00m

£1,042

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai (average of £409). Flying from Glasgow to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £740). 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 SHA?

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 27 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Glasgow to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Lufthansa, andBritish Airways from Glasgow to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,539 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

    KLM can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 32h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5641 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip from £479. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £486, and British Airways, from £515.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai (average of £409). Flying from Glasgow to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £740). 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£444Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£455Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£467Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£479Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£486Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£515Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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