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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai, China from £278

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 May 2026.

Mon 1/620:45
STN
-
PVG
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/612:30
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£505
Tue 9/615:10
STN
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/614:10
PVG
-
STN
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£524
Wed 3/619:20
STN
-
PVG
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/609:30
PVG
-
STN
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£527
Tue 9/618:55
STN
-
PVG
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/612:30
PVG
-
STN
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£537
Mon 18/520:50
STN
-
PVG
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/614:10
PVG
-
STN
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£539
Wed 10/617:45
STN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 15/607:55
PVG
-
STN
1 stop21h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5£541
Thu 4/617:35
STN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/614:10
PVG
-
STN
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£544
Sun 28/621:05
STN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Wed 29/707:20
PVG
-
STN
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£548
Mon 18/520:50
STN
-
PVG
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/612:30
PVG
-
STN
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£549
Fri 5/608:40
STN
-
SHA
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/621:45
SHA
-
STN
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£604
Mon 1/609:05
STN
-
SHA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/616:50
SHA
-
STN
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£659
Mon 18/518:05
STN
-
SHA
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/618:20
SHA
-
STN
2 stops50h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£663

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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£505

One-way from

£278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£519
1/6-17/6
  • 1/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 7 May 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

Mon 1/6

09:05-14:20

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

20:00-11:20

2 stops22h 20m

£666

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 4/6

17:35-16:45

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

07:55-22:10

1 stop21h 15m

£670

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 1/6

09:05-12:15

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

19:30-16:05

2 stops27h 35m

£675

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 9/6

07:05-17:45

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/6

19:00-14:40

3 stops26h 40m

£677
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 29/9

14:55-15:30

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

£735

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sun 30/8

14:55-15:30

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

£735

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 19/5

14:55-15:30

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

00:05-12:55

1 stop19h 50m

£735

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Mon 18/5

14:55-15:30

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

00:05-12:55

1 stop19h 50m

£736

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 10/9

14:55-15:30

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

00:05-12:55

1 stop19h 50m

£738

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 18/5

21:50-09:20

3 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 22/5

19:30-12:35

2 stops24h 05m

£760

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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 26% 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 early afternoon 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 16h 10m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Emirates 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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