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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Shanghai from £255

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Hainan Airlines Logo
12:15 - 17:40
MAN
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SHA
22h 25m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 06:45
SHA
-
MAN
26h 30m
1 stop
£412Hainan Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:15 - 19:00
MAN
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SHA
23h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 06:45
SHA
-
MAN
26h 30m
1 stop
£413Hainan Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Sat, 23 May
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 18:20
LHR
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SHA
14h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:35 - 18:05
SHA
-
LHR
16h 30m
1 stop
£416China Southern
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 9 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 45m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 20:00
SHA
-
LHR
31h 10m
1 stop
£416Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
LHR
-
SHA
16h 45m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:00
SHA
-
LHR
34h 25m
1 stop
£417Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Sat, 9 May
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 22:20
LHR
-
SHA
17h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:45 - 18:05
SHA
-
LHR
29h 20m
1 stop
£423China Southern
Thu, 23 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00
LGW
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SHA
14h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
15h 05m
1 stop
£447Air China
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00
LGW
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SHA
14h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
£456Air China
Sat, 25 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:55 - 20:55
NCL
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SHA
28h 00m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 08:45
SHA
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NCL
26h 25m
2 stops
£865Cathay Pacific
Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 25 Jul
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:55 - 20:55
NCL
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SHA
28h 00m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 08:45
SHA
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NCL
26h 25m
2 stops
£949Cathay Pacific
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

Hainan Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
8 Apr
MAN12:15Manchester
22h 25m
1 stop
SHA17:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10 May
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
MAN06:45Manchester
£412
Hainan Airlines
15 May
MAN12:15Manchester
23h 45m
1 stop
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 May
SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
MAN06:45Manchester
£413
Hainan Airlines
24 Apr
MAN12:15Manchester
15h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 May
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
MAN06:45Manchester
£414

Air China flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
20 Apr
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12 May
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£447
Air China
25 Apr
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 May
SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£456
Air China
20 Apr
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 May
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£457

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Wed 8/4

12:15-17:40

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

11:15-06:45

1 stop26h 30m

£412

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 15/5

12:15-19:00

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/5

11:15-06:45

1 stop26h 30m

£413

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

16:35-20:00

1 stop34h 25m

£417

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

22:10-22:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

19:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

£423

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£447

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£456

Newcastle upon TyneShanghai

NCL - SHA

NCLSHA

Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 27/6

09:55-20:55

2 stops28h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/7

13:20-08:45

2 stops26h 25m

£865

Newcastle upon TyneShanghai

NCL - SHA

NCLSHA

Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 8/8

09:55-20:55

2 stops28h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/8

13:20-08:45

2 stops26h 25m

£949

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £497. The month of May is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from United Kingdom averaging around £498.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around £598 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from United Kingdom for as low as £518 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 79% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

10h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 50m
There are no direct flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    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 from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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.

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Price
FinnairPriceFrom £279Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,371 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £304Free CancellationRating
7.8
25 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £352Free CancellationRating
8.2
62 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £382Free CancellationRating
7.4
140 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £410Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,461 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £411Free CancellationRating
7.2
231 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £427Free CancellationRating
7.2
139 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £429Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,240 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £452Free CancellationRating
7.2
196 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £458Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,775 reviews
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