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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from £276

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 25/5
Sat 1/6

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£464

Return from

£384

One-way from

£276
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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Shanghai in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Wed 19/619:15LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Mon 24/606:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£401
Wed 19/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Mon 24/608:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£405
Thu 6/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£405
Tue 4/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 14/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£406
Sun 23/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Sun 30/619:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£408
Wed 19/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Thu 27/606:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£408
Wed 19/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Wed 3/708:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£413
Wed 19/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Wed 3/706:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£413
Fri 21/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 50mChina Southern
Thu 4/721:55PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£414

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data were last updated on 20 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 1/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop25h 40mChina Southern
Mon 7/1022:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£384
Tue 1/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Southern
Mon 7/1022:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£386
Tue 1/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop25h 40mChina Southern
Mon 7/1022:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£398
Wed 19/619:15LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
Mon 24/606:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£401
Wed 19/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Mon 24/608:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£405
Thu 6/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£405
Tue 4/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 14/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£406
Sun 23/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Sun 30/619:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£408
Wed 19/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Thu 27/606:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£408

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Shanghai. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Tue 28/511:45LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Thu 6/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Deal found 20/5£433
Tue 28/510:00LCY - PVG
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Thu 6/611:15PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/5£458
Mon 27/514:45LHR - PVG
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Mon 3/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/5£460
Mon 27/510:00LCY - PVG
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Wed 5/611:15PVG - LCY
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/5£462
Mon 27/517:35LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£477
Tue 28/518:40LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 26/623:05PVG - LHR
1 stop25h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/5£479
Tue 28/510:00LCY - PVG
2 stops23h 55mKLM
Thu 6/611:15PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/5£485
Tue 28/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Wed 26/606:55PVG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/5£490
Wed 29/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 4/712:00PVG - LHR
1 stop39h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/5£493

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Thu 6/621:20LGW - PVG
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£276
Wed 25/916:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 05mFinnair
Deal found 19/5£286
Sat 14/916:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 05mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£287
Mon 3/621:10LGW - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£287
Mon 3/621:10LGW - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£289
Sat 14/921:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£290
Thu 3/1011:50LGW - PVG
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£292
Thu 3/1011:50LGW - SHA
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£292
Sat 15/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£294

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Thu 17/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 28/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£428
Tue 1/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 7/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5£432
Tue 1/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 8/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£435
Tue 1/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 7/1011:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£436
Sun 27/1012:30LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 4/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/5£437
Tue 1/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/5£439
Wed 9/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 22/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/5£444
Sun 27/1012:30LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 8/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£448
Fri 4/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 10/411:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/5£449

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£384 - £484

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickShanghai Pu Dong

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 1/10

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/10

1 stop27h 25m

£384

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 6/6

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/6

1 stop17h 20m

£405

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 2/11

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/11

1 stop30h 40m

£416

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 3/6

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/6

1 stop16h 40m

£420

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 1/10

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/10

1 stop16h 50m

£422

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 1/10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/10

Nonstop14h 40m

£432

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 1/10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/10

Nonstop14h 35m

£435

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 14/6

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/6

2 stops30h 00m

£441

London GatwickShanghai Pu Dong

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 27/10

Nonstop11h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/11

Nonstop12h 40m

£484

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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently £288 while a return flight costs £427. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of £537). Flying to 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

£469

February

£454

March

£475

April

£456

May

£492

June

£539

July

£753

August

£646

September

£460

October

£473

November

£423

December

£489

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 20 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

KLM
7.9
Good
1,558 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,072 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,980 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,376 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

  • What does SHA mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around £264, however they can be found for as little as £177.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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