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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Shanghai from £282

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United Kingdom to Shanghai departing on 22/3. 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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China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15
LHR
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SHA
16h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:50 - 18:35
SHA
-
LHR
30h 45m1 stop
£434China Southern
Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
21:50 - 11:55
LHR
-
PVG
30h 05m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 14:45
PVG
-
LHR
30h 15m1 stop
£434Gulf Air
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55
LHR
-
SHA
19h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 17:55
SHA
-
LHR
40h 55m2 stops
£442Hainan Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 15 Feb
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 10:30
LHR
-
PVG
29h 30m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:35 - 17:35
PVG
-
LHR
38h 00m2 stops
£442Hainan Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Air China Logo
11:05 - 06:25
LGW
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PVG
11h 20mdirect
Air China Logo
02:25 - 06:55
PVG
-
LGW
12h 30mdirect
£457Air China
Fri, 6 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Air China Logo
11:05 - 06:25
LGW
-
PVG
11h 20mdirect
Air China Logo
01:40 - 07:00
PVG
-
LGW
12h 20mdirect
£459Air China
Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
KLM Logo
07:45 - 09:25
LCY
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PVG
17h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:25 - 07:15
PVG
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LCY
27h 50m1 stop
£506KLM
Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
KLM Logo
10:00 - 09:25
LCY
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PVG
15h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:25 - 08:10
PVG
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LCY
28h 45m1 stop
£511KLM
Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
SWISS Logo
13:20 - 08:40
LCY
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PVG
35h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
11:40 - 08:45
PVG
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LCY
29h 05m1 stop
£564SWISS
Sun, 11 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
SWISS Logo
09:20 - 08:40
LCY
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PVG
15h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
11:40 - 17:05
PVG
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LCY
37h 25m1 stop
£565SWISS
Wed, 18 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar

China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
20 Jan
LHR22:00London Heathrow
16h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27 Jan
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£434
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China Southern
21 Jan
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Jan
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£435
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China Southern
26 Jan
LHR22:00London Heathrow
16h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 Feb
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£436
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Tianjin Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai

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Tianjin Airlines
11 Jan
LHR21:50London Heathrow
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31 Jan
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£441
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Tianjin Airlines
28 Jan
LHR21:00London Heathrow
19h 10m
1 stop
PVG00:10Shanghai Pu Dong
15 Feb
PVG08:50Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 50m
1 stop
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£443
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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
£444
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

19:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:50-11:55

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

16:30-14:45

1 stop30h 15m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

19:45-22:55

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/2

09:00-17:55

2 stops40h 55m

£442

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

11:35-17:35

2 stops38h 00m

£442

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

11:05-06:25

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/3

02:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£457

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

11:05-06:25

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/4

01:40-07:00

Nonstop12h 20m

£459

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 6/1

07:45-09:25

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/1

11:25-07:15

1 stop27h 50m

£506

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Mon 2/3

10:00-09:25

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:25-08:10

1 stop28h 45m

£511

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Sun 11/1

13:20-08:40

1 stop35h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

11:40-08:45

1 stop29h 05m

£564

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Wed 18/2

09:20-08:40

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

11:40-17:05

1 stop37h 25m

£565

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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 United Kingdom, with most prices found around £476. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in January, then you should wait until May to fly from United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £490.

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 Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as £517. 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 £625.

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 £517. 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 £632 per ticket.

What is the cheapest United Kingdom to Shanghai flight route?

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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 £600 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 £539 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United Kingdom to Shanghai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United Kingdom 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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Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

1 airport
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Shanghai takes 10h 55m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Shanghai every day.
There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to Shanghai?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Shanghai

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £268Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,088 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £345Free CancellationRating
8.3
58 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £353Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,431 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £370Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,502 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £375Free CancellationRating
7.5
122 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £404Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,334 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £411Free CancellationRating
7.2
127 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £433Free CancellationRating
7.2
225 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £440Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,084 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £450Free CancellationRating
7.2
178 reviews
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