How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?

For as low as £547, China Southern can have you in London from Shanghai in 12h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5744 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 £221. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £611). Flying from Shanghai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £787). 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 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

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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

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166 reviews

Air China

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166 reviews

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1 / 7

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guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

China Eastern

7.3

Good

243 reviews

Air China

7.5

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166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,227 reviews

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

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How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?
For as low as £547, China Southern can have you in London from Shanghai in 12h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5744 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 £221. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £611). Flying from Shanghai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £787). 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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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 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

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