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SHA — LHR
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 25/5
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What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 20 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

£68

Cheapest airline

Shanghai Airlines

Most popular destination

Beijing Capital (PEK)
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai is currently to Guangzhou Baiyun.
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On average, Shanghai Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai.
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Beijing Capital (PEK) is currently the most popular flight destination from Shanghai.
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches.
Mon 4/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1121:20LHR - PVG
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£455
Mon 4/1123:00PVG - LHR
1 stop25h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 14/1106:40LHR - PVG
1 stop23h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/5£468
Wed 19/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Wed 26/620:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£480
Wed 19/619:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Wed 26/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£480
Tue 18/622:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Tue 25/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£487
Tue 18/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Tue 25/620:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£493
Tue 18/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/606:50LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£494
Mon 4/1123:00PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 17/1110:20LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/5£497
Tue 18/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Tue 25/620:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£505

Last-minute flight deals from Shanghai

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Shanghai. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 20 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches.
Thu 30/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£524
Sun 26/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/507:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£547
Sun 26/520:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/507:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£549
Sun 26/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/620:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£555
Thu 30/508:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Wed 12/607:45LHR - SHA
2 stops19h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£555
Sun 26/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£583
Mon 3/611:15SHA - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 7/607:45LHR - SHA
2 stops28h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£583
Thu 30/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/622:00LHR - PVG
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£591
Sun 26/507:15PVG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mEmirates
Sun 2/621:45LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 19/5£594

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Shanghai to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated 20 May 2024.
Tue 18/615:05SHA - KIX
1 stop24h 15mShandong Airlines
Tue 25/612:30KIX - SHA
1 stop9h 50mShandong Airlines
Deal found 19/5£133
Fri 28/609:05SHA - ICN
2 stops27h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 30/615:05ICN - SHA
1 stop20h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/5£135
Mon 3/622:25SHA - KIX
1 stop12h 00mShandong Airlines
Tue 4/621:45KIX - SHA
1 stop12h 55mShandong Airlines
Deal found 19/5£136
Mon 3/622:25SHA - KIX
1 stop12h 00mShandong Airlines
Thu 6/617:20KIX - SHA
1 stop16h 50mShandong Airlines
Deal found 19/5£138
Mon 3/618:25SHA - KIX
1 stop20h 55mShandong Airlines
Wed 12/617:20KIX - SHA
1 stop16h 50mShandong Airlines
Deal found 19/5£141
Fri 14/610:15SHA - KIX
1 stop24h 10mShandong Airlines
Sun 16/612:30KIX - SHA
1 stop24h 40mShandong Airlines
Deal found 19/5£146
Fri 14/610:15SHA - ICN
1 stop9h 30mShandong Airlines
Fri 14/622:55ICN - SHA
1 stop19h 25mShandong Airlines
Deal found 19/5£150
Sun 10/1102:20PVG - NRT
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar Japan
Fri 29/1122:25NRT - PVG
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar Japan
Deal found 18/5£151
Mon 23/902:05PVG - NRT
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar Japan
Wed 16/1022:25NRT - PVG
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar Japan
Deal found 19/5£170

Direct flights from Shanghai

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Shanghai to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 20 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches.
Mon 4/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/1112:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/5£512
Sat 2/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 15/1112:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/5£520
Thu 31/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 15/1112:30LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£522
Tue 18/609:45PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 25/618:10LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/5£595
Tue 18/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 25/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/5£615
Wed 19/609:45PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 26/611:35LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£628
Tue 25/609:45PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 11/718:25LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£630
Tue 18/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 25/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£634
Sun 23/610:35PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 2/711:35LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5£636

Find flights from Shanghai within your budget

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£455 - £505

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Return

Price

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/11

1 stop20h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 11/11

1 stop34h 00m

£455

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/11

1 stop25h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 14/11

1 stop23h 15m

£468

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/6

1 stop33h 25m

£480

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlLondon Heathrow

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/6

1 stop29h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/6

1 stop30h 20m

£480

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlLondon Heathrow

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/6

1 stop27h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/6

1 stop30h 20m

£487

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/6

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/6

1 stop33h 25m

£493

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/6

2 stops34h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/6

1 stop15h 10m

£494

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/11

1 stop18h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 17/11

1 stop19h 35m

£497

Shanghai Pu DongLondon Heathrow

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/6

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/6

1 stop33h 25m

£505

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Deals found on 18/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Shanghai is currently £215 while a return flight costs £484. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of £537). Flying from Shanghai in July will prove the most costly (average of £956). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£87

February

£98

March

£94

April

£103

May

£108

June

£129

July

£130

August

£113

September

£109

October

£124

November

£91

December

£95

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very Good
575 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
906 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,166 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 20 May 2024.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Shanghai?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £501; whereas Shanghai Pu Dong airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £513. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Shanghai?

    Consider Qingdao, Jingdezhen, and Fuzhou if you prefer a quick journey with a short flight time. These locations are all within 282 miles of Shanghai

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Shanghai?

    Travelers looking to get as far as possible can consider Ürümqi, Jiuquan, and Dali as potential destinations for their travel.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Shanghai?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Shanghai to embark to:
    Travel from Shanghai to London from £501 round trip

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai is currently November; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?

    Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai?

    900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight from Shanghai today with Cheapflights!

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai?

    Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Shanghai for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai with no change fees?

    Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Shanghai flexibly with Cheapflights today.

  • Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai become cheaper?

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