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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai, China from £454

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
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow Intl (GLA) 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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£454

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£727
KLM
  • KLM
  • 29/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Mon 29/916:55GLA - PVG
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 15/9£454
Thu 30/1006:20GLA - PVG
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1102:15PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£607
Thu 30/1006:35GLA - PVG
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 6/1110:55PVG - GLA
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9£617
Thu 30/1013:45GLA - SHA
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1107:45SHA - GLA
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£684
Mon 29/908:35GLA - PVG
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1000:35PVG - GLA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£890
Thu 30/1012:50GLA - PVG
2 stops34h 00mLufthansa
Thu 6/1119:15PVG - GLA
3 stops49h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 14/9£937

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Glasgow Intl

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Shanghai

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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

11:15-13:00

1 stop32h 45m

£454

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 30/10

06:20-06:45

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/11

02:15-11:55

1 stop17h 40m

£607

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 30/10

06:35-09:10

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

10:55-22:30

1 stop19h 35m

£617

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

12:45-10:05

1 stop37h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/3

12:00-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

£636

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 30/10

13:45-16:05

2 stops18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

07:45-21:25

2 stops21h 40m

£684

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Deals found on 14/9

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 Intl 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 16 September 2025.

When flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Lufthansa, andBritish Airways from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow Intl 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 Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in 33h 30m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Glasgow Intl Airport and Shanghai is about 5641 mi.

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

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at £465. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £472 and £500, respectively. KLM is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 3 airlines flying from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow Intl 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 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£465Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£472Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£500Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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