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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai, China from £260

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Mon 18/506:10
STN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/617:05
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£449
Sat 16/520:00
STN
-
PVG
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/517:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£458
Tue 19/505:55
STN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/517:05
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£458
Mon 18/506:10
STN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/517:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£459
Thu 14/519:25
STN
-
PVG
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/517:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£466
Mon 20/406:10
STN
-
PVG
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/517:05
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£476
Fri 15/511:35
STN
-
PVG
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/517:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£481
Fri 24/418:15
STN
-
PVG
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/501:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£486
Wed 10/606:15
STN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/617:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£495
Sat 18/410:45
STN
-
SHA
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/508:20
SHA
-
STN
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£580
Sat 18/413:00
STN
-
SHA
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/516:20
SHA
-
STN
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£600
Sat 25/406:35
STN
-
SHA
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/519:00
SHA
-
STN
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£606

Find flight deals from Stansted to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£449

One-way from

£260

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£559
18/5-2/6
  • 18/5-2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 24/4

22:50-17:40

2 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/5

11:15-14:15

2 stops34h 00m

£610

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 17/4

08:20-10:00

2 stops18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/5

12:10-11:10

2 stops30h 00m

£638

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 1/4

15:50-18:25

3 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/4

12:10-11:45

2 stops30h 35m

£641

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 8/6

07:15-10:55

2 stops20h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

20:15-10:50

2 stops21h 35m

£683

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 2/4

05:45-18:25

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/4

16:50-11:10

2 stops25h 20m

£687

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

£719

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 8/4

06:55-09:20

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/4

20:00-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

£722

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sun 28/6

10:50-06:25

1 stop36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/7

07:55-09:55

1 stop33h 00m

£738

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

10:50-06:25

1 stop36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

07:55-09:55

1 stop33h 00m

£740

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 25/4

10:45-15:10

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/5

11:15-14:15

2 stops34h 00m

£748

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 77 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai in 18h 15m. Fly via Emirates or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5697 mi between London Stansted Airport and Shanghai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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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