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Best United Kingdom Flight Deals from Shanghai

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

London
London2 stops£428
Manchester
Manchester2 stops£569
Birmingham
Birmingham3 stops£508

Cheap Flight Deals from Shanghai to the United Kingdom

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to the United Kingdom

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to the United Kingdom.
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21:05 - 00:15PVG-STN
34h 10m2 stops
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08:00 - 20:30STN-PVG
29h 30m2 stops
Thu, 19 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
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20:00 - 20:05SHA-STN
31h 05m2 stops
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06:00 - 11:20STN-SHA
22h 20m2 stops
Wed, 14 May - Tue, 3 Jun
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11:00 - 18:30PVG-LHR
14h 30mdirect
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12:10 - 07:55LHR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
£452British Airways
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Fri, 9 May - Thu, 22 May
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 18:30PVG-LHR
14h 30mdirect
British Airways Logo
12:10 - 07:55LHR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
£454British Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Wed, 21 May
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16:25 - 19:30PVG-LHR
34h 05m2 stops
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22:00 - 15:20LHR-PVG
34h 20m1 stop
£521Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Wed, 21 May
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16:25 - 19:30PVG-LHR
34h 05m2 stops
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22:00 - 15:20LHR-PVG
34h 20m1 stop
£525Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Wed, 21 May
China Eastern Logo
09:50 - 15:00PVG-LGW
12h 10mdirect
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18:25 - 12:50LGW-PVG
11h 25mdirect
£563China Eastern
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Thu, 8 May - Wed, 21 May
China Eastern Logo
09:50 - 15:00PVG-LGW
12h 10mdirect
China Eastern Logo
18:25 - 12:50LGW-PVG
11h 25mdirect
£567China Eastern
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Thu, 8 May - Wed, 21 May
Air China Logo
01:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
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11:15 - 05:45LGW-PVG
11h 30mdirect
£579Air China
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 21 May
Air China Logo
01:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
Air China Logo
11:25 - 05:45LGW-PVG
11h 20mdirect
£582Air China
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Sun, 18 May - Thu, 29 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to the United Kingdom flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to the United Kingdom flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom.
The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from Shanghai found in the last 72 hours was to Manchester, at £611 return. The most popular route is from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £621.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £705 on average. Morning departures are around 32% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £934.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to the United Kingdom?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom is December, when tickets cost £514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, when the average cost of return tickets is £916 and £875 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to United Kingdom?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Shanghai to United Kingdom, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Shanghai, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to the United Kingdom?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Shanghai to the United Kingdom, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai to the United Kingdom

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Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Shanghai to the United Kingdom 
LiyingFlew with British AirwaysPVG-LHRAug 2024
Be aware of the time for the connection flight at London. You will need to pass through security check with all other passengers
GavinFlew with China EasternPVG-LGWApr 2024
The Security check is a bit chaotic. Nothing to do with the Airline. For the price point, hard to beat really.

FAQs - booking United Kingdom flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Shanghai to the United Kingdom is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to the United Kingdom?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Shanghai to the United Kingdom with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to the United Kingdom?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Shanghai to the United Kingdom up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Shanghai to the United Kingdom

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to the United Kingdom? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 38 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.6Boarding
9.0Crew
8.5Food
8.1Comfort
Airline reviews

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

4.0 OkayAlois, Oct 2024SZX - VIE
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Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

Plane and seats ok. Dinners going and coming back were not fantastic. Breakfast from Seattle to London fine with bagel, cheese and fried egg. Second meal on London to Seattle not my favorite of kind of pizza sauce in a pastry. Came with water about three different times on each of my long flights. Staff on all very friendly and helpful.

I don’t understand why a reputable airline like BA would delegate their London flights to AA. Makes no sense to me, as most domestic carriers do such a poor job these days. Terminal 3 at LHR is a total dump

We ordered kids meals - which were not kid friendly at all! (the breakfast that is - scrambled eggs on a bed of spinach and asparagus?)

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

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