Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £380, China Southern will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hainan Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £403 and £415, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Shanghai one-way

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for China Southern According to our data, you can fly for as little as £261. Users have also found prices from £274 and £281 on Shenzhen Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, respectively.

Question 3

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Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £545). Flying from London to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,039). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

£482

February

£467

March

£488

April

£506

May

£506

June

£562

July

£841

August

£664

September

£487

October

£488

November

£441

December

£503

Question 4

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

How recently were the London to Shanghai flight deals updated?

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The London to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 22/4.

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from London to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on Finnair, British Airways or Air China as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 8

What are the most popular routes from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

When deciding which route to take from London to Shanghai consider London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

Question 9

Can I find flights from London to Shanghai for under £400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Shanghai for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just £380, but on average you can expect to pay £405.

Question 10

Are there nonstop flights from London to Shanghai for under £500 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Shanghai under £500. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Shanghai is less than £467.

Question 11

Are there last-minute flights available from London to Shanghai for under £400?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than £400.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from London to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from London in November are about £671 on average during November, but can be found for as low as £359.

Question 14

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Shanghai (LON - SHA)?

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from London to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 15

What does LHR to SHA mean?

Accepted Answer

LHR stands for London Heathrow Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from London to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 17

Can I find deals on flights from London to Shanghai with specific airlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from London to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on London to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from London to Shanghai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Shanghai.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Shanghai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from London to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

Accepted Answer

Many airlines flying from London to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 22

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Shanghai?

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Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Shanghai?

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When you search for this flight from London to Shanghai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Shanghai?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from London to Shanghai for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from London to Shanghai with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from London to Shanghai on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Round-trip from	£403
One-way from	£291

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest£330	Average£491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£365	Average£480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£392	Average£582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£395	Average£492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest£423	Average£662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
KLM	Cheapest£448	Average£525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£458	Average£526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£467	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£476	Average£507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Finnair	Cheapest£505	Average£717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
78%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
21%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Monday	0daily flights
Tuesday	0daily flights
Wednesday	0daily flights
Thursday	0daily flights
Friday	1daily flight
Saturday	1daily flight
Sunday	0daily flights

Cheap flights from London to Shanghai from £261

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The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from London to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from London to Shanghai is currently £275 while a return flight costs £427. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

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