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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Shanghai from £216

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12:15 - 19:00MAN-SHA
23h 45m1 stop
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12:10 - 06:45SHA-MAN
25h 35m1 stop
£385Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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12:15 - 10:00MAN-SHA
14h 45m1 stop
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19:00 - 06:45SHA-MAN
18h 45m1 stop
£387Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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21:30 - 11:10LHR-SHA
29h 40m1 stop
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19:50 - 17:55SHA-LHR
30h 05m1 stop
£443China Southern
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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21:00 - 21:40LHR-SHA
17h 40m1 stop
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08:50 - 19:00SHA-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
£443China Southern
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
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22:30 - 06:35SHA-LGW
15h 05m1 stop
£475Air China
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Wed, 1 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
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12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
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21:30 - 06:35SHA-LGW
16h 05m1 stop
£476Air China
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
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11:15 - 16:55MAN-SHA
21h 40m2 stops
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08:55 - 23:20SHA-MAN
22h 25m2 stops
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Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
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10:25 - 20:55MAN-SHA
26h 30m1 stop
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22:30 - 07:55SHA-MAN
41h 25m1 stop
£667Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 23 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 - 12:20MAN-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
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13:35 - 07:55SHA-MAN
26h 20m1 stop
£771Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 7 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
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12:45 - 16:55EDI-SHA
20h 10m2 stops
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08:55 - 12:00SHA-EDI
35h 05m3 stops
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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
1 Oct
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Oct
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
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1 Oct
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
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17 Oct
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
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Air China
30 Sept
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
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SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Oct
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 05m
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LGW06:35London Gatwick
£476
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Hainan Airlines flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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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
£385
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Hainan Airlines
14 Oct
MAN12:15Manchester
14h 45m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 Oct
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
MAN06:45Manchester
£387
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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
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 18 September 2025.
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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

£385

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Tue 14/10

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/10

19:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£387

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

£443

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

21:00-21:40

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

£443

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/10

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£475

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£476

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sat 24/1

11:15-16:55

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/2

08:55-23:20

2 stops22h 25m

£613

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sun 23/11

10:25-20:55

1 stop26h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

22:30-07:55

1 stop41h 25m

£667

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 7/11

10:25-12:20

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/11

13:35-07:55

1 stop26h 20m

£771

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/12

12:45-16:55

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

08:55-12:00

3 stops35h 05m

£1,495

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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 £462. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from United Kingdom averaging around £472.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as £491. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £545. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as £495. Flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £622.

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 £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 Hongqiao Intl Airport from United Kingdom for as low as £447 on momondo.

Cheap United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals and tips

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    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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £75Free CancellationRating
7.6
998 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £334Free CancellationRating
8.2
45 reviews
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7.8
1,386 reviews
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7.4
1,468 reviews
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7.5
110 reviews
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7.6
1,324 reviews
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7.3
101 reviews
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7.5
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7.3
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210 reviews
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