Flights to Shanghai

£460 Cheap flights to Shanghai

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 19/9. 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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Shenzhen Airlines
19 Sept
LHR
29h 45m
1 stop
PVG
18 Oct
PVG
30h 50m
1 stop
LHR
Shenzhen Airlines
20 Sept
LHR
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA
3 Oct
SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
LHR
Shenzhen Airlines
22 Sept
LHR
29h 15m
1 stop
PVG
5 Oct
PVG
29h 35m
1 stop
LHR
Shenzhen Airlines
4 Oct
LHR
38h 30m
1 stop
SHA
19 Oct
SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
LHR
Hainan Airlines
27 Aug
LHR
34h 20m
1 stop
PVG
4 Sept
PVG
34h 05m
2 stops
LHR
Shenzhen Airlines
27 Sept
LHR
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA
30 Sept
SHA
30h 10m
1 stop
LHR
Shenzhen Airlines
27 Sept
LHR
29h 15m
1 stop
PVG
30 Sept
PVG
30h 50m
1 stop
LHR
China Southern
8 Sept
LGW
18h 00m
1 stop
PVG
3 Oct
PVG
30h 35m
1 stop
LGW
Shenzhen Airlines
31 Oct
LHR
29h 15m
1 stop
SHA
6 Nov
SHA
33h 30m
1 stop
LHR
Multiple Airlines
13 Oct
LHR
35h 25m
1 stop
PVG
20 Oct
PVG
19h 40m
1 stop
LHR
China Southern
28 Aug
LGW
17h 55m
1 stop
PVG
4 Sept
PVG
20h 20m
1 stop
LGW
China Southern
28 Aug
LGW
17h 20m
1 stop
SHA
3 Sept
SHA
18h 05m
1 stop
LGW

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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Shanghai

Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:50LHR-PVG
29h 45m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:10 - 20:00PVG-LHR
30h 50m1 stop
£460Shenzhen Airlines
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vie., 19 sep. - sáb., 18 oct.
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:50 - 19:50SHA-LHR
30h 00m1 stop
£461Shenzhen Airlines
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sáb., 20 sep. - vie., 3 oct.
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:20LHR-PVG
34h 20m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:25 - 19:30PVG-LHR
34h 05m2 stops
£461Hainan Airlines
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mié., 27 ago. - jue., 4 sep.
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 05:55LGW-PVG
11h 20mdirect
China Eastern Logo
10:10 - 15:00PVG-LGW
11h 50mdirect
£464China Eastern
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jue., 28 ago. - jue., 4 sep.
Air China Logo
11:15 - 05:45LGW-PVG
11h 30mdirect
Air China Logo
16:55 - 06:35PVG-LGW
20h 40m1 stop
£467Air China
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lun., 1 sep. - lun., 8 sep.
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:20LHR-PVG
34h 20m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:25 - 19:30PVG-LHR
34h 05m1 stop
£467Hainan Airlines
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vie., 29 ago. - mar., 2 sep.
Air China Logo
20:45 - 14:55LGW-PVG
11h 10mdirect
Air China Logo
18:50 - 06:35PVG-LGW
18h 45m1 stop
£469Air China
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jue., 28 ago. - jue., 4 sep.
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 11:50LGW-PVG
10h 50mdirect
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 06:30PVG-LGW
12h 00mdirect
£470China Eastern
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mar., 30 sep. - mié., 8 oct.
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
£481British Airways
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lun., 17 nov. - lun., 8 dic.
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
£484British Airways
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lun., 27 oct. - sáb., 8 nov.

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Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 279,928 searches and data was last updated on 20 agosto 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

vie. 19/9

22:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 18/10

20:10-20:00

1 stop30h 50m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

sáb. 20/9

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 3/10

20:50-19:50

1 stop30h 00m

£461

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

mié. 27/8

22:00-15:20

1 stop34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 4/9

16:25-19:30

2 stops34h 05m

£461

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

jue. 28/8

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 4/9

10:10-15:00

Nonstop11h 50m

£464

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

lun. 1/9

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 8/9

16:55-06:35

1 stop20h 40m

£467

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

vie. 29/8

22:00-15:20

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 2/9

16:25-19:30

1 stop34h 05m

£467

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

jue. 28/8

20:45-14:55

Nonstop11h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 4/9

18:50-06:35

1 stop18h 45m

£469

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

mar. 30/9

18:00-11:50

Nonstop10h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 8/10

01:30-06:30

Nonstop12h 00m

£470

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

lun. 17/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 8/12

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£481

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

lun. 27/10

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 8/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£484

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What is the cheapest flight I can find to Shanghai?

The average flight to Shanghai costs £918/per person and the cheapest flight to Shanghai is £46/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on travelling.
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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 £583. 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 £677.

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Cheap Shanghai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£259

Best Round-Trip Price

£460

Fastest flight time

14h 45m

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August
The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £259 (Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong).
The best round-trip flight price to Shanghai from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £460 (London Heathrow to Shanghai Pu Dong).
The fastest flight to Shanghai from United Kingdom takes 14h 45m (Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
August has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 14% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Shanghai?

I plan on visiting Yu Yuan Garden. Which airport is the quickest drive?

For the quickest drive from an arrival airport to Yu Yuan Garden, fly into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport or Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which are closest to the area.

What are the most popular landmarks in Shanghai?

What is the weather like in Shanghai?

The temperatures in Shanghai range from 4 °C to 28 °C depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Shanghai is July, and the coldest month in Shanghai is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of December, January, or November, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

How much are flights to Shanghai?

On average, a flight to Shanghai will cost £2,266 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Shanghai for as low as £252, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for £252, but manage to find one for £2,036 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Shanghai?

Flying to Shanghai on a Tuesday or Thursday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Shanghai is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

Prices for flights to Shanghai refresh daily.

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How old do you have to be to fly 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 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?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Shanghai.

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

Flights 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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Shanghai, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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