Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Eastern, British Airways and Hainan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from England according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 18 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from England to Shanghai on average per day?

As of September 2026, 8 flights take off from England and land in Shanghai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 12:00, with 42% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from England to Shanghai?

China Southern, Air China, and Hainan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from England to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in England, such as Manchester or London, and flying into Shanghai, then you can expect flight times to average 11h and 12h 46m, respectively.

How many flights depart from England to Shanghai on average per week?

61 flights are operational weekly from England to Shanghai as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from England to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Shanghai?

As of September 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Shanghai.

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.

£273 Cheap Flights from England to Shanghai in 2026

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21:30 - 11:10LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 40m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

15:50 - 18:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

34h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£475China Southern

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

21:30 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 20m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

09:20 - 18:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 15m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

£475China Southern

Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

12:35 - 10:15LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

01:40 - 06:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

12h 15mdirect

£476Air China

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

11:15 - 05:45LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 30mdirect

16:20 - 06:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

21h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

£476Air China

Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

08:40 - 09:10LCY London City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:10 - 19:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LCY London City

16h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£478KLM

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

07:45 - 09:10LCY London City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:10 - 19:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LCY London City

16h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£478KLM

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:00 - 10:30LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 30m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

21:00 - 18:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

29h 15m1 stop Changsha Huanghua Intl

£479Hainan Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

21:10 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

20:40 - 19:10SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

£479Shenzhen Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

21:10 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

20:40 - 19:10SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

£481Shenzhen Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

21:00 - 10:30LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 30m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

11:35 - 16:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

36h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

£486Hainan Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

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11:10 - 20:30LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

18:20 - 14:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

27h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£486China Southern

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

11:10 - 00:20LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:05 - 19:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

28h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£486China Southern

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

22:05 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

09:05 - 19:50SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

£498Shenzhen Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

22:00 - 23:55LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang

20:15 - 20:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

30h 45m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang

£499Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

21:50 - 10:20LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:00 - 16:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

28h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£524Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

11:15 - 05:45LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 30mdirect

20:05 - 18:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

29h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

£527Air China

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

11:15 - 05:45LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 30mdirect

18:50 - 06:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

18h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

£527Air China

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

11:35 - 05:55LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 20mdirect

13:40 - 19:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

12h 30mdirect

£559China Eastern

Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

11:35 - 05:55LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 20mdirect

09:45 - 15:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

12h 15mdirect

£559China Eastern

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

22:05 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

15:35 - 20:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

35h 25m1 stop Shenzhen

£1,437Shenzhen Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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Hainan Airlines flights from England to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

20 Nov

LHR21:00London Heathrow

29h 30m

2 stops

PVG10:30Shanghai Pu Dong

29 Nov

PVG21:00Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 15m

1 stop

LHR18:15London Heathrow

£479

Hainan Airlines

20 Nov

LHR21:00London Heathrow

29h 30m

2 stops

PVG10:30Shanghai Pu Dong

1 Dec

PVG11:35Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 45m

1 stop

LHR16:20London Heathrow

£486

Hainan Airlines

20 Nov

LHR21:00London Heathrow

41h 55m

1 stop

SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

1 Dec

SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 20m

1 stop

LHR16:20London Heathrow

£493

China Southern flights from England to Shanghai

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China Southern

20 Nov

LHR21:30London Heathrow

16h 20m

1 stop

SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24 Nov

SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

£475

China Southern

20 Nov

LHR21:30London Heathrow

29h 40m

1 stop

SHA11:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29 Nov

SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

£477

China Southern

3 Dec

LHR21:30London Heathrow

17h 40m

1 stop

PVG23:10Shanghai Pu Dong

7 Dec

PVG18:05Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 30m

1 stop

LHR18:35London Heathrow

£479

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Fri 20/11

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/12

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 45m

£475

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LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/11

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£475

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LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

12:35-10:15

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£476

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LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Mon 28/9

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

16:20-06:35

1 stop21h 15m

£476

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LCY London City - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London City

Tue 10/11

08:40-09:10

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

11:10-19:35

1 stop16h 25m

£478

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LCY London City - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London City

Wed 11/11

07:45-09:10

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

11:10-19:35

1 stop16h 25m

£478

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LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/11

21:00-18:15

1 stop29h 15m

£479

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£479

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£481

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

11:35-16:20

1 stop36h 45m

£486

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from England, with most prices found around £516. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in November, then you should wait until January to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £533.

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 Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as £538. 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 £603.

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 £523. 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 £627 per ticket.

What is the cheapest England to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from England 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 £626 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.

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Best price found	£273
Fastest flight time	11h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from England in the past 72 hours is £273. The best return flight deal from England to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £475.

The fastest flight from England to Shanghai takes 11h 00m

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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When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from England to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Shanghai?
As of September 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Shanghai.
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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Finnair	PriceFrom £251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,432 reviews	Search Finnair flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £365	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £370	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 70 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom £387	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 164 reviews	Search Air China flights
Shenzhen Airlines	PriceFrom £388	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 26 reviews	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom £408	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 245 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £412	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,207 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,569 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,471 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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