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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Shanghai from £269

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 18/11. 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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Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 09:35MAN-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:35 - 05:50SHA-MAN
18h 15m1 stop
£417Hainan Airlines
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週四, 12 3月 - 週日, 22 3月
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 09:35MAN-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:55 - 05:50SHA-MAN
16h 55m1 stop
£417Hainan Airlines
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週四, 12 3月 - 週五, 20 3月
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:50LHR-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:30 - 18:35SHA-LHR
34h 05m1 stop
£440China Southern
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週六, 24 1月 - 週日, 1 2月
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 13:10LHR-PVG
31h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
18:05 - 14:00PVG-LHR
27h 55m1 stop
£440China Southern
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週六, 29 11月 - 週二, 9 12月
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
£448British Airways
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週一, 2 3月 - 週日, 8 3月
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
£463British Airways
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週六, 24 1月 - 週日, 1 2月
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
China Eastern Logo
09:15 - 14:00PVG-LGW
12h 45mdirect
£499China Eastern
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週一, 24 11月 - 週一, 15 12月
Air China Logo
11:05 - 06:25LGW-PVG
11h 20mdirect
Air China Logo
02:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
£499Air China
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週一, 24 11月 - 週一, 1 12月
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
China Eastern Logo
02:15 - 06:30PVG-LGW
12h 15mdirect
£500China Eastern
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週四, 27 11月 - 週五, 5 12月
Air China Logo
11:05 - 06:25LGW-PVG
11h 20mdirect
Air China Logo
02:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
£513Air China
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週一, 5 1月 - 週五, 27 2月

China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
24 Jan
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
1 Feb
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 05m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£440
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China Southern
22 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3 Dec
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 05m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£440
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China Southern
31 Jan
LHR22:00London Heathrow
16h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Feb
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£441
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Tianjin Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai

Our best Tianjin Airlines deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai flight tickets
Tianjin Airlines
25 Jan
LHR21:50London Heathrow
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29 Jan
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£454
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Tianjin Airlines
1 Feb
LHR21:50London Heathrow
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Feb
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£469
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Tianjin Airlines
4 Jan
LHR21:50London Heathrow
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Jan
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
LHR19:40London Heathrow
£486
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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 6 11月 2025.
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Depart

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ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

週四 12/3

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週日 22/3

19:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

£417

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

週四 12/3

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週五 20/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£417

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

週六 24/1

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週日 1/2

16:30-18:35

1 stop34h 05m

£440

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

週六 29/11

22:00-13:10

1 stop31h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週二 9/12

18:05-14:00

1 stop27h 55m

£440

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

週一 2/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週日 8/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£448

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

週六 24/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週日 1/2

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£463

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

週一 24/11

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 15/12

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

£499

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

週一 24/11

11:05-06:25

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 1/12

02:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£499

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

週四 27/11

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週五 5/12

02:15-06:30

Nonstop12h 15m

£500

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

週一 5/1

11:05-06:25

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週五 27/2

02:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£513

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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 January 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 January, then you should wait until March to fly from United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £493.

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 £529. 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 £632.

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 £528. 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 £644 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 £609 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 £542 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

11h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

1 airport
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Shanghai takes 11h 10m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Shanghai every day.
There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)
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    Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai are updated daily.

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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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Rating
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £274Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,053 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £341Free CancellationRating
8.1
52 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £371Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £378Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,484 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £380Free CancellationRating
7.5
119 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £390Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,335 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £421Free CancellationRating
7.1
122 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £442Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,031 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £443Free CancellationRating
7.2
217 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £461Free CancellationRating
7.2
174 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
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
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