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Find cheap flights to Shanghai in 2025/2026 from £359 This is the cheapest return flight found to Shanghai from UK on FlightsFinder on December 12th 2025 at 17:58. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Shanghai and visit sites like The Bund, Yu Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower & Nanjing Road.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from UK to Shanghai in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from UK to Shanghai in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
According to our data, January is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Shanghai.
You can get flights from £359 return.
According to our data, August is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Shanghai.
A return flight could set you back more than £475.
Shanghai, a bustling metropolis on China's eastern coast, seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern innovation. This vibrant city is a melting pot of cultures, featuring towering skyscrapers, historic temples, and serene gardens. From the iconic Bund waterfront with its colonial architecture to the futuristic skyline of Pudong, Shanghai offers a harmonious juxtaposition of the past and the present. Experience the city's dynamic energy through its lively markets, delectable cuisine, and world-class shopping. Whether you seek historical marvels or cutting-edge entertainment, Shanghai promises a captivating journey through time and culture.
A good price for a flight to Shanghai is £323 - £395.
Popular airports near Shanghai include Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).
The flight to Shanghai (PVG) is roughly 13 hours 15 minutes and 5,742 miles (9,241 kilometres) from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR).
The best way is to compare flights to Shanghai from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Shanghai.
Here is the average weather forecast in Shanghai by month:
• Jan: 8°C
• Feb: 10°C
• Mar: 14°C
• Apr: 20°C
• May: 25°C
• Jun: 28°C
• Jul: 32°C
• Aug: 32°C
• Sep: 28°C
• Oct: 23°C
• Nov: 17°C
• Dec: 11°C
The main airport in Shanghai, Pudong International Airport, is approximately 30 kilometers from the city center.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Shanghai 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Shanghai are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,742 miles (9,241 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 15 minutes)
London, England UK - London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,749 miles (9,252 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 16 minutes)
Manchester, England UK - Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,707 miles (9,185 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 10 minutes)
London, England UK - London North East - Stansted International Airport (STN) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,701 miles (9,175 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 10 minutes)
London, England UK - London North, Luton International Airport (LTN) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,720 miles (9,206 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 12 minutes)
Edinburgh, Scotland UK - Airport (EDI) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,613 miles (9,033 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 58 minutes)
Birmingham, England UK - Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,735 miles (9,230 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 14 minutes)
Bristol, UK - Bristol Airport (BRS) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,816 miles (9,361 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 25 minutes)
Glasgow, Scotland UK - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,645 miles (9,085 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 2 minutes)
Belfast, Ireland UK - Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,754 miles (9,261 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 17 minutes)
Newcastle, UK - Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,610 miles (9,028 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 57 minutes)
London, England UK - Royal Docks - London City Airport (LCY) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,724 miles (9,213 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 13 minutes)
Liverpool, UK - John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,725 miles (9,214 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 13 minutes)
Nottingham, UK - East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,704 miles (9,180 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 10 minutes)
Leeds, UK - Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,665 miles (9,117 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 5 minutes)
Aberdeen, Scotland UK - Dyce Airport (ABZ) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,520 miles (8,884 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 46 minutes)
Belfast, Ireland UK - George Best City Apt Airport (BHD) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,747 miles (9,249 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 16 minutes)
London, England UK - London South, Southend Airport (SEN) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,701 miles (9,175 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 10 minutes)
Southampton, UK - Southampton Airport (SOU) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,795 miles (9,326 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 22 minutes)
Jersey, UK - Jersey Airport (JER) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,906 miles (9,505 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 37 minutes)
Cardiff, Wales - UK - Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,835 miles (9,390 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 27 minutes)
Doncaster, UK - Sheffield/ Robin Hood Airport (DSA) to Shanghai (PVG)
Distance:
5,664 miles (9,115 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 13 hours 5 minutes)
From London (LHR), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £359
Depart: 01 Jan 2026 · Return: 24 Jan 2026 Price found 12 Dec 2025, 17:58
From Manchester (MAN), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £368
Depart: 11 Jan 2026 · Return: 26 Jan 2026 Price found 12 Dec 2025, 19:30
From London (LGW), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £447
Depart: 15 Jan 2026 · Return: 27 Jan 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 05:34
From Birmingham (BHX), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £449
Depart: 12 Jan 2026 · Return: 17 Jan 2026 Price found 14 Dec 2025, 21:16
From Edinburgh (EDI), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £460
Depart: 10 Jan 2026 · Return: 17 Jan 2026 Price found 14 Dec 2025, 17:36
From Bristol (BRS), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £479
Depart: 11 Jan 2026 · Return: 25 Jan 2026 Price found 14 Dec 2025, 15:18
From Belfast (BHD), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £481
Depart: 14 Jan 2026 · Return: 21 Jan 2026 Price found 11 Dec 2025, 14:32
From Leeds (LBA), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £492
Depart: 06 Jan 2026 · Return: 20 Jan 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 21:20
From Newcastle (NCL), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £496
Depart: 20 Jan 2026 · Return: 30 Jan 2026 Price found 14 Dec 2025, 21:26
From Glasgow (GLA), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £501
Depart: 07 Mar 2026 · Return: 10 Mar 2026 Price found 13 Dec 2025, 08:02
From Aberdeen (ABZ), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £515
Depart: 09 Mar 2026 · Return: 15 Mar 2026 Price found 14 Dec 2025, 16:07
From Liverpool (LPL), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £525
Depart: 31 Jan 2026 · Return: 05 Feb 2026 Price found 11 Dec 2025, 12:18
From Southampton (SOU), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £541
Depart: 06 Jan 2026 · Return: 27 Jan 2026 Price found 12 Dec 2025, 15:04
From Nottingham (EMA), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £546
Depart: 31 Jan 2026 · Return: 05 Feb 2026 Price found 11 Dec 2025, 12:18
From Cardiff (CWL), UK to Shanghai, China (PVG): £601
Depart: 25 Jan 2026 · Return: 01 Feb 2026 Price found 11 Dec 2025, 17:01
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