Shanghai, China

China · PVG

Shanghai

The future called; it lives along the Bund. Hyper-futuristic architecture meeting elite cocktail lounges.

Updated

UK typical return

£780

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£437.03

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

February

Typically £774 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

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Typical return fares to Shanghai by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
London£736.42December
Manchester£773.50November
Belfast International£780—
Bristol£780—
Newcastle£801.88January
Birmingham£817.38November
Edinburgh£821.13April
Glasgow£824.38December

The stay

Where to stay in Shanghai

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The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5★

No.99 Madang Road

Splurge

Luxurious Location in Xintiandi Located in the heart of Shanghai's vibrant Xintiandi district, The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi offers unparalleled access to the city's top entertainment, dining, and shopping destination

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gubei by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gubei by IHG

4★

No. 333-345 Honggu Road

Mid-range

Modern Accommodation with Top-notch Amenities Convenient Facilities for a Comfortable Stay The Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gubei offers a fitness centre, shared lounge, and a restaurant, ensuring guests have plenty of o

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao by IHG

3★

Shanghai

Budget

Experience unparalleled comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Shanghai PVG Zhuqiao, where we redefine your travel experience. Modern Accommodations : Stay in one of our 132 air-conditioned rooms, boasting LCD te

The experiences

What to do in Shanghai

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Shanghai Old and New, Private

5/5

4 hours

Choose your own city icons—the Bund, Yu Garden or the French Concession—and let a guide stitch old Shanghai to its gleaming future.

Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

5/5

3 hours

Spend your morning by all your senses in the south part of Shanghai's former French Concession where you will try out over 15 local…

ERA Acrobatics at Shanghai Circus

5/5

1 hours

An hour of feats, motorbikes and aerial grace set to Chinese music, a polished night out in the city's famous circus theatre.

Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride Option

5/5

4 hours

Enjoy a relaxing and exclusive private half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of…

Secret Noodle and Wonton in Shanghai Alleyways with Local Beer

5/5

3 hours

Shanghai people love eating noodle and wonton, and there are so much varieties in town. During this 3 hours food tour, you will explore…

Zhujiajiao Water Town by Boat

5/5

4 hours

Escape to an ancient canal town of Ming and Qing lanes, drifting its waterways by boat past stone bridges and Kezhi garden.

Timing

Best time to fly to Shanghai

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£799.95
February£773.53
March£819.82
April£781.33
May£777.30
June£795.29
July£805.38
August£807.38
SeptemberNo data
October£774.33
November£786.88
December£824.38

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai from the UK?

Fares to Shanghai are typically lowest in February, averaging £765.79 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Shanghai?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Shanghai as low as £438.64, compared to typical market fares of £780. Anything under £530 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Shanghai?

We track departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle to Shanghai.

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