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£272+ Direct flights to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Shanghai found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Sat 26/921:20
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Sat 17/1013:15
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4£510
Wed 29/418:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 6/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4£527
Fri 5/611:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 10/709:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4£534
Sun 31/512:05
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop12h 50m
British Airways
Thu 16/711:00
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 15/4£542
Tue 2/612:05
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop12h 50m
British Airways
Wed 15/711:00
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 15/4£542
Tue 2/618:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 14/709:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4£547
Thu 4/611:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 14/709:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4£548
Mon 1/611:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 14/709:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4£549
Mon 1/611:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 15/709:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4£550
Tue 28/418:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 17/500:55
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4£559
Thu 30/418:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 7/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4£561
Wed 29/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Wed 6/501:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 12/4£566

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

11:35-06:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£644

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£678

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£683

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£697
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£697

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 9/6

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£697

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£708

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/7

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£718

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/6

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£724

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 20/6

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£724

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair,China Southern, andAir China to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,389 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,389 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,389 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,389 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,389 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,389 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,889 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,389 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

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