Cheap flights from Cardiff to Shanghai
Cheap return flights from Cardiff to Shanghai
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Shanghai flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- China Eastern Airlines
- Air France
- KLM
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Shanghai.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- Lufthansa
These airlines fly from Cardiff to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
13 hours 45 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Cardiff to Shanghai.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Cardiff/Shanghai route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Shanghai and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Cardiff to Shanghai
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Cardiff to Shanghai. We've found 25 flights and compared multiple offers to get you the best deal. On average, China Eastern Airlines is the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket from Cardiff to Shanghai for £50 on 20/05/2026 at 14:35.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 15 airlines that operate the 9,600 km flight from Cardiff to Shanghai.
To find the best offers, consider booking at least 2-3 months in advance. Prices can rise closer to departure. Look for flights during the off-peak season, and keep an eye on China Eastern Airlines for good deals. The average flight duration is about 13 hours 45 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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