How long is the flight from Southampton to Shanghai?

Departing from Southampton to Shanghai will take you 28h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5791 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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).

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

When flying from Southampton 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.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Shanghai?

Most people fly from Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) if they book a flight from Southampton to Shanghai. On average, Eastleigh has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Southampton Eastleigh is conveniently located just 3.5 mi from Southampton’s city center.

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

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Cheapest in	November
Average price	£560

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Fri 13/11

20:00-21:45

2 stops41h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£552

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Thu 15/10

17:20-10:00

3 stops33h 40m

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Thu 22/10

09:05-08:35

3 stops30h 30m

£883

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Sun 25/10

09:20-21:45

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-11:55

2 stops25h 45m

£884

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Sun 25/10

09:20-21:45

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:10-19:30

2 stops33h 20m

£891

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Thu 10/9

08:55-06:25

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£965

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Wed 25/11

09:20-21:45

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/11

18:10-19:30

2 stops33h 20m

£986

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SOUPVG

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 17/10

10:15-16:20

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/10

18:10-11:55

2 stops25h 45m

£1,226

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Shanghai?
Most people fly from Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) if they book a flight from Southampton to Shanghai. On average, Eastleigh has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Southampton Eastleigh is conveniently located just 3.5 mi from Southampton’s city center.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Shanghai?
Departing from Southampton to Shanghai will take you 28h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5791 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton 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.

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