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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai, China from £554

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 November 2025.

Sun 23/1110:10GLA - PVG
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1222:25PVG - GLA
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£554
Sun 23/1109:20GLA - SHA
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1109:20SHA - GLA
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£643
Sun 23/1110:50GLA - PVG
2 stops24h 25mKLM
Fri 5/1222:15PVG - GLA
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 7/11£684
Sun 21/1215:05GLA - SHA
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:05SHA - GLA
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£765
Sun 23/1111:40GLA - SHA
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1108:55SHA - GLA
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£3,075

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£554
23/11-5/12
  • 23/11-5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 25m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Glasgow Intl

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Return

Price

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 23/11

10:10-06:05

1 stop35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

22:25-07:55

2 stops41h 30m

£554

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 21/3

10:40-14:00

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£586

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/3

06:00-16:50

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

11:05-16:40

1 stop36h 35m

£631

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 23/11

09:20-22:15

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/11

09:20-22:40

2 stops21h 20m

£643

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 21/3

06:00-13:00

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

01:25-13:10

1 stop18h 45m

£667

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 23/11

10:50-19:15

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

22:15-16:35

2 stops26h 20m

£684

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/3

22:30-10:35

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

16:10-15:05

2 stops29h 55m

£689

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/3

17:20-09:25

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

21:25-13:00

2 stops46h 35m

£722

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 21/12

15:05-20:20

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

20:05-22:10

2 stops34h 05m

£765

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 23/11

11:40-20:00

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

08:55-21:25

2 stops20h 30m

£3,075

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of £483). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 7 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Glasgow Intl Airport 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 7 November 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
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
1,405 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
7,558 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
7,500 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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 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 19h 20m. Fly via China Eastern 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 £483. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £490 and £519, respectively.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of £483). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£483Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£490Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£519Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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