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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop£403
Manchester
Manchester2 stops£507
Birmingham
Birmingham2 stops£694
Belfast
Belfast2 stops£681
Liverpool
Liverpool3 stops£869
London
London1 stop£403
Manchester
Manchester2 stops£507
Birmingham
Birmingham2 stops£694
Belfast
Belfast2 stops£681
Liverpool
Liverpool3 stops£869

Book Cheap Shanghai to the United Kingdom Plane Tickets

 
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.
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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to the United Kingdom

Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Finnair Logo
21:00 - 20:40PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
31h 40m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
Finnair Logo
18:10 - 18:55LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
16h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
£403Finnair
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Finnair Logo
21:00 - 09:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
20h 10m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
Finnair Logo
18:10 - 18:55LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
16h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
£460Finnair
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 15:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick
50h 40m2 stops Jieyang Shantou Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW  London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
11h 35mdirect
£491Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 15:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick
50h 40m2 stops Jieyang Shantou Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW  London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
11h 35mdirect
£492Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:25 - 17:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick
26h 55m1 stop Zhengzhou
China Southern Logo
09:50 - 13:10LGW  London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£496China Southern
Thu, 7 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 09:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
20h 10m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 23:55LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 45m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Hong Kong Intl
£499Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:25 - 17:20PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick
26h 55m1 stop Zhengzhou
China Southern Logo
09:50 - 13:10LGW  London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£499China Southern
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 09:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
20h 10m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 23:55LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 45m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Hong Kong Intl
£502Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:35 - 11:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick
34h 55m3 stops Wenzhou Beijing Capital Dublin
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 16:30LGW  London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
11h 35mdirect
£504Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:50 - 06:30PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick
39h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
09:50 - 00:25LGW  London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£505China Southern
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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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from Shanghai found in the last 5 days was to London, at £464 return. The most popular route is from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £464.

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 £567 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £788 and £779 respectively.

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

Cheapest flight

£207
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 
ShandaFlew with Iberia-Jul 2026
Get to the airport early. Extra security check expected
LiyingFlew with British Airways-Aug 2024
Be aware of the time for the connection flight at London. You will need to pass through security check with all other passengers

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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
7.4
Air ChinaOverall score based on 160 reviews
6.5Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.0Crew
7.2Food
7.2Comfort
Airline reviews

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

6.0 GoodIvan, Jun 2026
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Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

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!

Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

I am very disappointed with the way my seat reservation was handled. My husband and I purchased Business Class tickets and also paid extra to reserve our seats. However, our reserved seats were changed without our consent, and we were assigned different seats, separating us. Since we paid specifically for reserved seats, the airline did not provide the service we purchased. I would therefore like to request a full refund of the seat reservation fees. I would appreciate your prompt response and resolution to this matter. Thank you.

I can't believe you have to pay L 3.20 for a Cup of British tea on an airlines with the name British on the plane.

Long haul flight and was really good. Comfortable plane and seats. Really great service all round and always willing to help. Lovely food and drinks (Tanqueray is my favourite Gin). Media was great and helped for the long journey.

Flight was good but couldn’t sleep because bed was so uncomfortable.

This was the return leg of my trip. Tried to do online check in several times, both on BA App and online but it kept saying " it was not possible, check in at the airport". Got to Airport 3 hours before the flight to be told the flight was overbooked and I was on standby because I hadn't checked in online!!! Was told I could go and wait at the gate in case of a no show but would actually be booked on the next flight in 4 hours. At the gate I did actually get in to the original plane... And had 2 empty seats next to me.. So much for overbooked. To add insult to injury, my baggage did not arrive in LHR and was finally delivered over 24 hours later. I don't travel with BA very often.. This experience will make it even less likely, particularly as my wife had exactly the same issue 2 days later.

I couldn't check in over two days online, had to phone to secure a seat and at the airport they put me on standby, at the gate I had to push to get my seat allocated back to me! No catering, a small bottle of water and a biscuit. Yet business had a full meal and drinks service. Very poor.

Spent unnecessary hours on phone calls to resolve small error on one of the passengers name... It was extremely stressful and time consuming... Not great... Also all 4 members of the family: 2 parents/ 2 teenagers were allocated separate seats (even separate floors... Not great...

Absolutely the best airline for service and comfort by far! I only wish I could fly with them domestically!

We were unable to check in on line with no explanation! Despite arriving at the airport 3 hours before deprture, my wife and I had no allocated seats and ended up being seated seperately. This is unacceptable! We were both ib the middle of the centre of the aircraft, despite having previously requested an aisle and seat next to it when booking and having been an Exec Club member for 25 years - so much for loyalty! The seats were extremely uncomfortable for such a long flight. I fly a lot and these were, by far, the most uncomfortable seats I've had in many years. It was all fine until we arrived at LHR where we got off the plane quickly, but then had to wait more than 45 minutes in the baggage hall for our bags to arrive, despite the fact that some luggage was already off when we got to the carousel. After 14 1/2 hours flying, this is completely unacceptable and ruined the experience for us.

One of the flight was cancelled. My experience was poor.

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