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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China from £319

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
15 févr. — 22 févr.1
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 16 janvier 2026.

Round-trip from

£634

One-way from

£319
1/2-8/2
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 45m 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 16 janvier 2026.

lun. 9/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
sam. 14/1112:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1£610
dim. 1/215:05
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 8/214:10
SHA
-
GLA
3 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£634
sam. 2/517:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
dim. 17/523:50
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop23h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/1£711
mer. 25/308:55
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 14/415:10
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£746
jeu. 26/309:05
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops26h 10m
KLM
lun. 13/411:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop28h 10m
KLM
Deal found 14/1£785
mer. 25/308:55
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 13/411:55
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£797
jeu. 26/312:50
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 13/411:05
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£799
sam. 2/515:05
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 17/520:50
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£808
lun. 9/1112:50
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 14/1121:30
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£868
jeu. 26/312:50
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 13/421:30
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£1,013
dim. 18/114:30
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops37h 15m
Japan Airlines
jeu. 22/113:10
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops28h 20m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 13/1£1,236
lun. 20/409:05
GLA
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SHA
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 27/413:20
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£1,786

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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 16 janvier 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

dim. 1/2

15:05-18:35

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dim. 8/2

14:10-23:10

3 stops41h 00m

£634

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

mer. 25/3

08:55-15:25

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 14/4

15:10-20:30

2 stops36h 20m

£746

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

sam. 2/5

17:30-15:50

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 17/5

23:50-16:40

1 stop23h 50m

£749

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

jeu. 26/3

09:05-19:15

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 13/4

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£785

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

mer. 25/3

08:55-15:25

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 13/4

11:55-14:20

2 stops33h 25m

£797

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

jeu. 26/3

12:50-13:00

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 13/4

11:05-16:45

1 stop36h 40m

£799

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

sam. 2/5

15:05-18:10

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 17/5

20:50-23:05

2 stops33h 15m

£808

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

mer. 25/3

08:55-15:25

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 12/4

09:15-08:05

2 stops29h 50m

£811

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

jeu. 12/2

12:50-10:05

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 23/2

12:00-23:10

1 stop19h 10m

£934

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

jeu. 26/3

12:50-16:05

2 stops19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 13/4

21:30-08:50

2 stops18h 20m

£1,013

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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 £400). Flying from Glasgow to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £729). 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.

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 16 janvier 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and Lufthansa 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
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,718 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

    Lufthansa and KLM can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 26h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5641 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip from £471. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Lufthansa.

  • 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.

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    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 £400). Flying from Glasgow to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £729). 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 6 airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai

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 16 janvier 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£437Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£448Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£448Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£471Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£479Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£605Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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