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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh with 5 carriers, including British Airways, Juneyao Airlines, and Lufthansa. Emirates offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh.
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Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Find cheap Shanghai to Edinburgh flights. One way flights from US$432, round trip flights from US$883 (next 3 months).

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Shanghai to Edinburgh Flight Information

Fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh in about ${{duration}} across 9,017.53 km. The most popular travel month is ${{peakMonth}}, while ${{lowMonth}} offers the best deals for this route.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$432
Cheapest round-trip ticket price US$883
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 9,017.53 km
Popular airline British Airways

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

Best time for cheap flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh are between Jul 20 and Jul 27 with one way fares from US$352

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Edinburgh (EDI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Edinburgh (EDI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $917.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Wait until the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high. Plan ahead, book the right way, and your savings can soar. We have loads of saving tips to help you find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Book your flights at the right time and save more.
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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Shanghai to Edinburgh ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Edinburgh airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Wed, Aug 27 at US$432 for one-way flights.
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Compare cheap Shanghai to Edinburgh flight deals from over hundreds of airlines.
Our extensive search allows you to compare prices from over 500 airlines to choose the cheapest flight tickets from Shanghai to Edinburgh. The cheapest airline operating is Emirates.
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Book early or wait unitl the last minute.
It's always better to book early. Flight tickets tend to be the cheapest when they are first released, normally about a year before the departure date. So, check online as soon as the flights you want become available. If you miss the cheapest time, you can still find lower-priced tickets as the flight date approaches.
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