China · PVG
The future called; it lives along the Bund. Hyper-futuristic architecture meeting elite cocktail lounges.
Updated
Route average
£684
Average return fare
Lowest tracked
£437.03
Observed October 2026
Cheapest UK month
February
Typically £774 return
Departures
| From | Typical return | Cheapest month |
|---|---|---|
| London | £736.42 | December |
| Manchester | £773.50 | November |
| Belfast International | £780 | — |
| Bristol | £780 | — |
| Newcastle | £801.88 | January |
| Birmingham | £817.38 | November |
| Edinburgh | £821.13 | April |
| Glasgow | £824.38 | December |
The stay
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No.99 Madang Road
SplurgeLuxurious 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
No. 333-345 Honggu Road
Mid-rangeModern 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
Shanghai
BudgetExperience 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
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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.
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…
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.
4 hours
Enjoy a relaxing and exclusive private half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of…
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…
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
Manchester fare: £501 — 35% below the usual February fare.
Months without an observation use the route typical.
| Month | Typical 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 |
| September | No data |
| October | £774.33 |
| November | £786.88 |
| December | £824.38 |
| Manchester fare | £501 |
Before you go
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.
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.
We track departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle to Shanghai.
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