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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Shanghai from £271

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Hainan Airlines Logo
12:15 - 19:00MAN-SHA
23h 45m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:10 - 06:45SHA-MAN
25h 35m1 stop
£386Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:15 - 10:00MAN-PVG
14h 45m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:30 - 06:45PVG-MAN
17h 15m1 stop
£395Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 14:55LHR-SHA
33h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:50 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 45m1 stop
£446China Southern
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 22:20LHR-SHA
17h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:45 - 18:05SHA-LHR
29h 20m1 stop
£453China Southern
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Fri, 26 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Air China Logo
11:25 - 05:45LGW-PVG
11h 20mdirect
Air China Logo
01:40 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 15mdirect
£454Air China
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Thu, 2 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Air China Logo
11:15 - 05:45LGW-PVG
11h 30mdirect
Air China Logo
01:40 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 15mdirect
£466Air China
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Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
£479British Airways
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Wed, 19 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
British Airways Logo
12:10 - 07:55LHR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 18:30PVG-LHR
14h 30mdirect
£482British Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
China Eastern Logo
18:25 - 12:50LGW-PVG
11h 25mdirect
China Eastern Logo
10:05 - 15:10PVG-LGW
12h 05mdirect
£507China Eastern
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Wed, 1 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
China Eastern Logo
09:15 - 14:00PVG-LGW
12h 45mdirect
£516China Eastern
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Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
5 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
SHA14:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Nov
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£446
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China Southern
26 Sept
LHR22:10London Heathrow
17h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Oct
SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow
£453
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China Southern
15 Oct
LHR19:15London Heathrow
15h 05m
1 stop
PVG17:20Shanghai Pu Dong
28 Oct
PVG22:05Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 55m
1 stop
LHR14:00London Heathrow
£459
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Hainan Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
1 Oct
MAN12:15Manchester
23h 45m
1 stop
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Oct
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
MAN06:45Manchester
£386
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Hainan Airlines
15 Oct
MAN12:15Manchester
14h 45m
1 stop
PVG10:00Shanghai Pu Dong
22 Oct
PVG20:30Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 15m
1 stop
MAN06:45Manchester
£395
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Hainan Airlines
26 Sept
MAN12:15Manchester
15h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 Oct
SHA20:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 30m
1 stop
MAN06:45Manchester
£425
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Wed 1/10

12:15-19:00

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/10

12:10-06:45

1 stop25h 35m

£386

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 15/10

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

20:30-06:45

1 stop17h 15m

£395

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

21:30-14:55

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£446

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 26/9

22:10-22:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/10

19:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

£453

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

11:25-05:45

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£454

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/10

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£466

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£479

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

12:10-07:55

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

11:00-18:30

Nonstop14h 30m

£482

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

18:25-12:50

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/10

10:05-15:10

Nonstop12h 05m

£507

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/11

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

£516

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United Kingdom to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from United Kingdom, with most prices found around £462. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in March, then you should wait until January to fly from United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £470.

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 £509. 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 £598.

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 £499. 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 £619 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 £578 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 £447 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.

Cheap United Kingdom to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

1 airport
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Shanghai takes 10h 50m
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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £75Free CancellationRating
7.6
993 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £326Free CancellationRating
8.2
45 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £361Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,386 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £362Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,468 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £364Free CancellationRating
7.5
110 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £372Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,324 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £401Free CancellationRating
7.3
101 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £418Free CancellationRating
7.5
20 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £422Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,968 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £423Free CancellationRating
7.1
209 reviews
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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
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