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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China from £453

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 9 May 2026.

Thu 3/1213:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 7/1211:25
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/5£630
Sat 31/1010:45
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1112:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/5£688
Wed 1/717:40
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops34h 40m
China Southern
Fri 10/720:00
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops34h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 4/5£723
Wed 20/513:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
China Eastern
Mon 8/611:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5£755
Mon 11/520:50
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops41h 10m
China Southern
Mon 18/520:55
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops33h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 5/5£768
Tue 23/617:10
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops22h 10m
China Southern
Tue 30/619:45
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops33h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 9/5£773
Mon 11/522:20
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/509:45
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£778
Wed 1/719:40
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/718:40
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£814
Wed 20/513:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 6/612:30
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop17h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5£814
Sun 29/1111:40
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops23h 15m
Finnair
Thu 3/1221:00
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops33h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 5/5£824
Wed 1/706:40
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/720:00
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£837
Mon 11/520:50
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Mon 18/508:50
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops21h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 5/5£842

Find flight deals from Glasgow to Shanghai

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Round-trip from

£688

One-way from

£453
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 31/10-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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4/10
  • 4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

12:40-08:30

1 stop27h 50m

£688

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

17:40-11:20

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/7

20:00-23:10

2 stops34h 10m

£723

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 23/6

17:10-22:20

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/6

19:45-22:25

2 stops33h 40m

£773

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

06:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/7

18:20-09:30

2 stops22h 10m

£836

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

06:40-17:25

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/7

20:00-09:30

2 stops20h 30m

£837

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

16:00-21:45

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

23:35-16:50

2 stops25h 15m

£897

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/5

13:30-13:15

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£910
Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/5

13:30-13:15

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£969

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

13:30-13:15

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/7

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£992

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 21/5

14:40-22:20

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

07:20-12:40

1 stop36h 20m

£1,065

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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 9 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,China Eastern, andLufthansa 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
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,984 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

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

    China Eastern, China Southern, and Qatar Airways can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 19h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 25m. 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 £464. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £527, and China Eastern, from £601.

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

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

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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 9 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£423Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£459Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£464Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£521Average£809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£527Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£625Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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