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Cheap flights from England to Shanghai from £265

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Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10
LHR
-
SHA
17h 00m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:40 - 19:10
SHA
-
LHR
30h 30m
1 stop
£417Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 16:20
LHR
-
PVG
15h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
18:05 - 14:00
PVG
-
LHR
27h 55m
1 stop
£417China Southern
Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10
LHR
-
SHA
17h 00m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10
SHA
-
LHR
18h 05m
1 stop
£418Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 16:15
LHR
-
PVG
15h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:25 - 17:00
PVG
-
LHR
28h 35m
1 stop
£418China Southern
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 10:30
LHR
-
PVG
30h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:35 - 17:55
PVG
-
LHR
38h 20m
2 stops
£421Hainan Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 12:00
LHR
-
PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 19:40
PVG
-
LHR
32h 45m
1 stop
£425Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10
LHR
-
PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00
PVG
-
LHR
15h 05mdirect
£426British Airways
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 10:30
LHR
-
PVG
29h 30m
2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 17:55
PVG
-
LHR
28h 55m
1 stop
£427Hainan Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Tianjin Airlines Logo
21:50 - 10:05
LHR
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SHA
28h 15m
2 stops
Tianjin Airlines Logo
11:15 - 19:40
SHA
-
LHR
40h 25m
2 stops
£439Tianjin Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:25
LGW
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PVG
11h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 21:00
PVG
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LGW
41h 15m
2 stops
£451Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

Shenzhen Airlines flights from England to Shanghai

Our best Shenzhen Airlines deals on England to Shanghai flight tickets
Shenzhen Airlines
1 Mar
LHR21:10London Heathrow
17h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Mar
SHA20:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£417
Shenzhen Airlines
7 Mar
LHR21:10London Heathrow
17h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Mar
SHA09:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£418
Shenzhen Airlines
9 Mar
LHR21:10London Heathrow
30h 15m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16 Mar
SHA09:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£419

Tianjin Airlines flights from England to Shanghai

Our best Tianjin Airlines deals on England to Shanghai flight tickets
Tianjin Airlines
8 Mar
LHR21:50London Heathrow
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19 Mar
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£439
Tianjin Airlines
15 Mar
LHR21:50London Heathrow
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 Mar
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£440
Tianjin Airlines
23 Jan
LHR21:50London Heathrow
28h 25m
2 stops
PVG10:15Shanghai Pu Dong
6 Feb
PVG08:50Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 50m
1 stop
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£460

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Depart

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Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£417

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

17:15-16:20

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/3

18:05-14:00

1 stop27h 55m

£417

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

17:15-16:15

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

20:25-17:00

1 stop28h 35m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

19:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

11:35-17:55

2 stops38h 20m

£421

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:50-12:00

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

18:55-19:40

1 stop32h 45m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£426

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

21:00-17:55

1 stop28h 55m

£427

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£439

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

17:00-12:25

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/3

11:45-21:00

2 stops41h 15m

£451

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from England, with most prices found around £471. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in January, then you should wait until May to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £489.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from England is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as £503. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Saturday is £620.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from England to Shanghai in the morning for as low as £508. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around £623 per ticket.

What is the cheapest England to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best England - Shanghai flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from England when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around £593 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from England for as low as £532 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on England to Shanghai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on England to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap England to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from England to Shanghai

Fastest flight time

10h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The fastest flight from England to Shanghai takes 10h 50m
Direct flights go from England to Shanghai every day.
There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From England there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from England to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from England to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from England to Shanghai

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Cathay PacificPriceFrom £267Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,130 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £343Free CancellationRating
8.2
62 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £351Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,440 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £368Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,522 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £376Free CancellationRating
7.3
133 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £402Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,349 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £409Free CancellationRating
7.2
137 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £449Free CancellationRating
7.2
223 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £450Free CancellationRating
7.2
188 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £454Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,678 reviews
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Can I find flights from England to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from England to Shanghai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
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