Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £224. 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 68 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £620). Flying from Shanghai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £794). 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.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to London?

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

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to London?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Shanghai to London via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to London?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Shanghai to London by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to London with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Shanghai to London flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to London become cheaper?

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

Booking 68 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?

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 17% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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 Friday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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