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).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southend to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2026.

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Deal found 8/9£714

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Sun 25/1016:55 -

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Deal found 10/9£547

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Deal found 8/9£573

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Deal found 10/9£576

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Deal found 8/9£587

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Deal found 9/9£635

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Deal found 8/9£656

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Deal found 10/9£669

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Deal found 11/9£1,025

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Round-trip from	£545
One-way from	£275
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£574

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4 total stops
53h 35m total
London to Shanghai

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2 total stops
39h 15m total
London to Shanghai

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SEN London Southend - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Sun 27/9

17:30-05:25

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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SEN London Southend - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Mon 21/9

16:00-05:25

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£285

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SEN London Southend - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SENSHA

London Southend

Wed 28/10

16:50-20:20

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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SEN London Southend - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Southend

Wed 28/10

16:50-21:35

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

LondonShanghai

SEN London Southend - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SENSHA

London Southend

Thu 12/11

14:10-18:35

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

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SEN London Southend - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SENSHA

London Southend

Mon 21/9

16:55-18:20

2 stops18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

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SEN London Southend - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SENSHA

London Southend

Mon 28/9

16:55-18:20

2 stops18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

LondonShanghai

SEN London Southend - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SENPVG

London Southend

Mon 28/9

16:55-22:00

2 stops22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

LondonShanghai

SEN London Southend - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Southend

Sat 21/11

06:50-15:10

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£314

LondonShanghai

SEN London Southend - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SENSHA

London Southend

Sun 29/11

15:35-21:50

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£321

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