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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai from £472

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

£472

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£559
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/10-4/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 55m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow to Shanghai?

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Glasgow to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Shanghai?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Shanghai from Glasgow average £654. You can even find prices in February for less than £654, as users have found deals to Shanghai from as low as £457. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Shanghai from Glasgow. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 82%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to SHA?

When flying from Glasgow 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.

Cheap China Southern flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between Glasgow and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced China Southern flights heading from Glasgow to Shanghai. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 28/1017:30GLA - SHA
2 stops20h 45mChina Southern
Mon 4/1119:45SHA - GLA
2 stops53h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/7£472
Mon 28/1017:30GLA - SHA
2 stops19h 45mChina Southern
Mon 4/1119:45SHA - GLA
2 stops53h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 24/7£473

Cheap KLM flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Glasgow and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced KLM flights we've found at this time heading from Glasgow to Shanghai. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 26/906:10GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 15mKLM
Wed 2/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/7£572
Thu 26/913:35GLA - PVG
2 stops20h 20mKLM
Wed 2/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/7£599
Sat 14/1217:25GLA - PVG
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Tue 31/1212:40PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/7£655
Fri 13/1206:05GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Tue 31/1212:40PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/7£696
Fri 13/1206:05GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Tue 31/1212:40PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 20mKLM
Deal found 26/7£714
Sat 14/1217:25GLA - PVG
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Tue 31/1212:40PVG - GLA
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 26/7£815
Sat 14/1210:40GLA - PVG
2 stops24h 25mKLM
Tue 31/1212:40PVG - GLA
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 26/7£872
Sat 14/1210:40GLA - PVG
2 stops24h 25mKLM
Tue 31/1212:40PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/7£874

Cheap Glasgow to Shanghai flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Glasgow to Shanghai specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 25/716:50GLA - PVG
2 stops42h 40mKLM
Tue 6/822:10PVG - GLA
2 stops41h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/7£967
Thu 25/716:50GLA - PVG
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/813:10PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£1,012
Thu 25/716:50GLA - PVG
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/801:50PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£1,082
Thu 25/720:10GLA - PVG
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/800:35PVG - GLA
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£1,118
Thu 25/720:10GLA - PVG
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/808:30PVG - GLA
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£1,220
Thu 25/718:30GLA - PVG
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/800:15PVG - GLA
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£1,229
Thu 25/717:05GLA - PVG
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/808:30PVG - GLA
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£1,297
Thu 25/717:05GLA - PVG
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/802:05PVG - GLA
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£1,336
Thu 25/715:30GLA - SHA
2 stops22h 40mChina Southern
Tue 6/808:50SHA - GLA
2 stops21h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 25/7£1,793

Glasgow to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Glasgow and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 28/1017:30GLA - SHA
2 stops20h 45mChina Southern
Mon 4/1119:45SHA - GLA
2 stops53h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/7£472
Mon 28/1017:30GLA - PVG
2 stops19h 45mChina Southern
Mon 4/1117:00PVG - GLA
2 stops55h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 25/7£472
Mon 28/1017:15GLA - PVG
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1112:25PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£537
Mon 28/1013:25GLA - PVG
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1112:25PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£564
Thu 26/906:10GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 15mKLM
Wed 2/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/7£572
Thu 26/906:10GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 05mLufthansa
Wed 2/1010:55PVG - GLA
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 26/7£577
Thu 26/913:35GLA - PVG
2 stops20h 20mKLM
Wed 2/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/7£599
Thu 26/912:50GLA - PVG
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Wed 2/1023:35PVG - GLA
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 26/7£604
Thu 26/912:50GLA - PVG
2 stops19h 55mLufthansa
Wed 2/1023:35PVG - GLA
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 26/7£632

Find flights from Glasgow to Shanghai within your budget

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 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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Budget

£472 - £917

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Depart

Return

Price

Glasgow IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/10

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/11

2 stops53h 10m

£472

Glasgow IntlShanghai Pu Dong

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/10

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/11

2 stops55h 55m

£472

Glasgow IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/10

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/11

2 stops53h 10m

£473

Glasgow IntlShanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 8/9

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/9

2 stops31h 40m

£537

Glasgow IntlShanghai Pu Dong

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/10

1 stop33h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/11

1 stop17h 35m

£537

Glasgow IntlShanghai Pu Dong

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/9

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/10

1 stop28h 15m

£572

Glasgow IntlShanghai Pu Dong

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/9

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/10

1 stop19h 10m

£577

Glasgow IntlShanghai Pu Dong

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/9

2 stops21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/10

2 stops26h 10m

£799

Glasgow IntlShanghai Pu Dong

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 13/12

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/12

2 stops26h 20m

£917

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Deals found on 25/7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai

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Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 26 July 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Glasgow to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Southern, KLM and Lufthansa. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
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Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

China Southern
8.0
Very Good
187 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,622 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Glasgow to Shanghai for under £500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Glasgow to Shanghai for under £500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just £472, but on average you can expect to pay £585.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip from £472. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £572, and Lufthansa, from £577. China Southern is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does GLA to SHA mean?

    Great question - GLA to SHA just means Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Glasgow to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Glasgow to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Glasgow to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Glasgow to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Glasgow to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Glasgow to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to Shanghai?

    British Airways, Emirates and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying 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 £551). Flying from Glasgow to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 8 airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 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 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
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KLMCheapest£387Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£566Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£678Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£749Average£950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£757Average£900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£1,013Average£1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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