How long is the flight from Shanghai to England?

A quick flight from Shanghai to England can take about 17h 40m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £531. Shanghai and England are separated by a distance of 5726 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

£168 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting from £172 and £207, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in England ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit England when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to England, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to England?

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

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

Before booking your flight from Shanghai to England check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, China Eastern or British Airways.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to England?

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

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

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

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Round-trip from	£455
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Average price	£572

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13:05-16:15

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£246

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LGW London Gatwick

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22:50-06:30

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00:00-07:00

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£248

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

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00:00-07:00

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LTN London Luton

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20:55-20:00

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00:00-07:00

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

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£263

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to England?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to England (average of £610). Flying from Shanghai to England in July is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to ENG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to England as you normally would.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to England?

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to England is 67 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing England

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China,China Eastern, andBritish Airways from Shanghai to England to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

China Eastern

7.3

Good

242 reviews

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,226 reviews

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Shanghai to England?
A quick flight from Shanghai to England can take about 17h 40m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £531. Shanghai and England are separated by a distance of 5726 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to England one-way?
£168 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting from £172 and £207, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to England?
When deciding which route to take from Shanghai to England consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow, Shanghai Pu Dong - London Heathrow or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to England that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to England flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to England?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to England.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to England?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to England by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to England?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to England (average of £610). Flying from Shanghai to England in July is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to England?

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to England is 67 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing England

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China,China Eastern, andBritish Airways from Shanghai to England to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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