Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China from £548

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£551

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November
KLM
  • KLM
  • 29/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 50m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 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 25 August 2025.

Mon 29/916:55GLA - PVG
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop35h 55mKLM
Deal found 23/8£548
Wed 8/1016:50GLA - SHA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1008:35SHA - GLA
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8£667
Mon 29/912:00GLA - PVG
2 stops21h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 12/1000:35PVG - GLA
2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/8£806
Mon 29/914:35GLA - PVG
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Sun 12/1000:05PVG - GLA
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Deal found 23/8£877

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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 29/9

16:55-09:25

1 stop33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-16:10

1 stop35h 55m

£548

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 8/10

16:50-21:40

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/10

08:35-22:00

2 stops20h 25m

£667

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

12:00-16:20

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/10

00:35-19:40

2 stops26h 05m

£806

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/1

13:45-16:00

3 stops42h 15m

£1,196

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/1

09:05-14:00

1 stop20h 55m

£2,107

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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 25 August 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.

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 25 August 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.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

    KLM can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 33h 30m. 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 £468. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £476, and British Airways, from £504. KLM is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai

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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£398Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£427Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£445Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£446Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£476Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£504Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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