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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £174

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in December or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2026.

Sun 1/301:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/319:30
STN
-
PVG
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£426
Mon 2/319:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 45m
China Southern
Sun 15/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 22/1£434
Mon 2/306:45
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£439
Sun 8/316:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop32h 10m
China Southern
Sun 15/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 22/1£450
Mon 26/106:45
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£450
Fri 6/322:30
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/321:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£453
Mon 2/309:05
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 15/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 22/1£456
Wed 6/508:30
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 20/522:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 21/1£458
Fri 3/420:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
Finnair
Sat 11/410:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 22/1£462
Thu 12/222:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop21h 30m
Air India
Sat 21/208:45
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 35m
Air India
Deal found 22/1£463
Fri 6/320:40
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 13/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop30h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/1£463
Sun 8/309:05
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 15/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 22/1£464

Find flight deals from Shanghai to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£426

One-way from

£174

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£713
1/3-15/3
  • 1/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
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  • China Southern
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

01:35-23:30

3 stops29h 55m

London Stansted

Sun 15/3

19:30-15:15

2 stops35h 45m

£449

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/4

20:50-09:10

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

10:20-18:10

1 stop24h 50m

£462

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

£463

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

£468

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:10-14:10

1 stop33h 00m

£482

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

11:40-19:50

1 stop39h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 14/6

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

£491

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

01:35-23:15

2 stops29h 40m

London Luton

Sun 15/3

20:50-10:00

2 stops29h 10m

£492

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

21:10-20:00

1 stop29h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

£492

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

21:10-20:00

1 stop29h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

£492

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to London

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to London. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 61 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £276). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £630). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2026.

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?

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated 23 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to London, such as China Eastern, Air China, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?

    For as low as £480, Finnair can have you in London from Shanghai in 18h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5726 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £498, British Airways will fly you from Shanghai to London and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. British Airways is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While some choose either Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick or Shanghai Pu Dong - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £276). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £630). 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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