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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £274

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in May or December, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 29 March 2026.

Tue 6/1020:50
PVG
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LHR
1 stop30h 50m
Finnair
Thu 15/1010:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop25h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 26/3£412
Wed 21/1020:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
Finnair
Wed 28/1016:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 24/3£416
Wed 23/1211:25
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/1217:35
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£475
Tue 1/1211:25
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/114:45
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£477
Tue 19/520:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Tue 26/510:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop25h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 26/3£489
Wed 6/502:10
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/521:30
STN
-
PVG
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£492
Sun 31/520:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
Finnair
Sat 6/610:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop25h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 23/3£510
Tue 22/1211:25
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/1219:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£510
Mon 11/507:20
PVG
-
STN
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/509:05
STN
-
PVG
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£510
Mon 11/515:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/522:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£513
Wed 6/502:10
PVG
-
LTN
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/518:10
LTN
-
PVG
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£513
Sun 10/516:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop33h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/3£513

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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£274

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£669
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m 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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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 29 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

16:35-19:50

1 stop34h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

£518

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 21/6

22:05-15:20

1 stop34h 15m

£538

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

08:55-07:45

2 stops29h 50m

London Luton

Mon 18/5

15:15-18:10

2 stops19h 55m

£560

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 21/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£562

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/5

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£563

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 21/6

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£569

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/6

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 3/7

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

£569

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

£579

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

02:10-13:45

2 stops42h 35m

London Luton

Wed 20/5

19:55-05:35

1 stop26h 40m

£581

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

07:20-18:40

1 stop18h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

22:15-22:20

1 stop17h 05m

£590

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to London

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 28 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £417). Flying from Shanghai to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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 29 March 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?

Wednesday 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 12% 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 29 March 2026.
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
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,829 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.

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 £562, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in London from Shanghai in 18h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5697 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 £506, 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 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £265. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Air China, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £417). Flying from Shanghai to London in September is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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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