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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £203

SHA — LON
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to London

Tue 6/1016:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Fri 16/1012:35 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 3/9£419
Wed 21/1020:50 -
1 stop25h 20m
Wed 28/1010:20 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 6/9£465
Sun 11/1021:45 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 26/1020:50 -
2 stops49h 55m
Deal found 3/9£487
Sun 25/1007:20 -
1 stop19h 50m
Sun 1/1117:15 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 4/9£488
Mon 26/1018:15 -
2 stops28h 10m
Mon 2/1120:25 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 5/9£489
Mon 26/1007:20 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 2/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 5/9£493
Tue 13/1020:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Tue 20/1007:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 3/9£495
Sun 18/1009:05 -
1 stop17h 55m
Sun 25/1021:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 3/9£499
Wed 7/1009:05 -
1 stop17h 55m
Thu 15/1022:00 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 6/9£500
Tue 17/1122:05 -
1 stop29h 05m
Fri 27/1122:00 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 4/9£504
Tue 17/1117:40 -
1 stop33h 30m
Fri 27/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 4/9£504
Sat 10/1009:05 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 26/1021:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 4/9£507

Find flight deals from Shanghai to London

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£203

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£899
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 6/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Shanghai to London
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9/12-31/12
  • 9/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£249

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

18:50-06:30

1 stop18h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/12

08:50-06:30

1 stop29h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£260

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

21:50-20:00

2 stops29h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£263

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - STN London Stansted

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

19:00-14:40

2 stops26h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£264

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LTN London Luton

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

11:05-12:45

2 stops32h 40m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£265

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - STN London Stansted

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/9

12:10-07:50

2 stops50h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£266

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LTN London Luton

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

20:15-23:25

2 stops34h 10m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£266

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LTN London Luton

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/3

06:00-19:15

2 stops45h 15m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£272
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/10

13:15-18:40

Nonstop12h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£274

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to London

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £546). Flying from Shanghai to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 LON?

When flying from Shanghai to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to London?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Shanghai to London flights typically cost between £567 and £979 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £419 on XiamenAir (6 Oct–16 Oct).

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to London flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to London, such as Air China,China Eastern, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

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
164 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,209 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?

    For as low as £530, Finnair can have you in London from Shanghai in 30h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5720 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £219. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to London for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to London?

    While some choose either Shanghai Pu Dong - London Heathrow or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow is the most popular route from Shanghai to London.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to London?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to London 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 London?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £546). Flying from Shanghai to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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