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£270 Cheap flights to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 15/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 17:45
STN
-
SHA
28h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 10:15
SHA
-
STN
21h 00m
2 stops
£458Multiple Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 11:55
LHR
-
PVG
30h 50m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 19:50
PVG
-
LHR
29h 40m
1 stop
£458Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 10 May
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 05:55
LGW
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PVG
11h 20mdirect
China Eastern Logo
09:45 - 15:00
PVG
-
LGW
12h 15mdirect
£467China Eastern
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 18 May
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 18:20
LHR
-
SHA
14h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:35 - 18:05
SHA
-
LHR
16h 30m
1 stop
£469China Southern
Mon, 11 May - Fri, 5 Jun
China Southern Logo
11:00 - 10:20
LGW
-
SHA
16h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 06:30
SHA
-
LGW
17h 30m
1 stop
£469China Southern
Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
Air China Logo
11:15 - 05:45
LGW
-
PVG
11h 30mdirect
Air China Logo
18:50 - 06:35
PVG
-
LGW
18h 45m
1 stop
£483Air China
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 6 May
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 05:55
LGW
-
PVG
11h 20mdirect
China Eastern Logo
09:45 - 15:00
PVG
-
LGW
12h 15mdirect
£484China Eastern
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Air China Logo
11:15 - 05:45
LGW
-
PVG
11h 30mdirect
Air China Logo
06:55 - 06:35
PVG
-
LGW
30h 40m
1 stop
£485Air China
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 6 May
KLM Logo
09:20 - 09:25
LCY
-
PVG
17h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 - 20:15
PVG
-
LCY
16h 00m
1 stop
£589KLM
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
KLM Logo
17:10 - 18:00
LCY
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PVG
17h 50m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 - 07:55
PVG
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LCY
27h 40m
1 stop
£613KLM
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

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Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

06:05-17:45

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

20:15-10:15

2 stops21h 00m

£458

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

22:05-11:55

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

21:10-19:50

1 stop29h 40m

£458
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£467

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£469

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

11:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

20:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

£469

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

18:50-06:35

1 stop18h 45m

£483

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£484

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

06:55-06:35

1 stop30h 40m

£485

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Fri 25/9

09:20-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

11:15-20:15

1 stop16h 00m

£589

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Mon 1/6

17:10-18:00

2 stops17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

11:15-07:55

1 stop27h 40m

£613

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Shanghai flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from United Kingdom, with most prices found around £493. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in May, then you should wait until November to fly from United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £501.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

£171 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Shanghai. This flight is from Tokyo and is 58% cheaper than most flights to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from United Kingdom is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as £547. 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 £641.

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 United Kingdom to Shanghai in the morning for as low as £534. 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 £649 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around £608 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 United Kingdom for as low as £501 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Shanghai

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTNovember20% cheaperFlying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai costs on average just £521 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTAugust45% more expensiveIt costs about £940 for flights to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTMay347% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport in May than any other month

Cheap Shanghai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£270

Best Round-Trip Price

£458

Fastest flight time

11h 20m

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August
The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £270 (London Stansted to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The best round-trip flight price to Shanghai from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £458 (London Stansted to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
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The fastest flight to Shanghai from United Kingdom takes 11h 20m (London Gatwick to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 14% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What is there to do in Shanghai when it’s raining?

Users planning a flight to Shanghai during the months of June, July, or August should anticipate rain. There are still things to do in Shanghai even when it's raining, though. Shopping centres like Nanjing Road are very popular destinations for those visiting the Shanghai area. Nanjing Road is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.

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

The ideal time to book your flight to Shanghai is 4 days in advance, when prices tend to average £611. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from United Kingdom for as low as £412 on momondo.

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Shanghai is possible. If you are planning a flight to Shanghai, consider booking flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (19 mi from Shanghai city centre), Suzhou Airport (65 mi from Shanghai city centre), Wuxi Airport (66 mi from Shanghai city centre), Nantong Airport (67 mi from Shanghai city centre) or Hangzhou Airport (93 mi from Shanghai city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

The cheapest airport near Shanghai is typically Nantong Airport, with an average price of £145/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Huangpu?

Yes, flights to Huangpu are served by Shanghai’s Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport which is 8.9 mi away.

What’s the closest airport to The Bund?

The airport which is nearest to The Bund is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. It is 9.5 mi away and is in Shanghai.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

Prices for flights to Shanghai were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Shanghai?

As of March 2026, there are 24 operators available to choose from for flights to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Shanghai.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Shanghai?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Shanghai. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Shanghai to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Shanghai.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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