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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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to London

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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 9 April 2026.

Fri 7/815:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Fri 14/822:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/4£632
Sat 13/600:35
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop38h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/614:55
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£632
Wed 6/512:25
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£632
Sun 11/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 45m
AirAsia X
Mon 19/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops35h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/4£633
Wed 29/400:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/515:25
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4£633
Tue 25/807:20
PVG
-
STN
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Wed 9/921:05
STN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4£633
Tue 21/402:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/420:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£634
Mon 7/911:45
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/908:25
LGW
-
PVG
3 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£634
Tue 13/1007:20
PVG
-
STN
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Tue 20/1014:55
STN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4£634
Wed 10/600:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/615:35
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£635
Sat 13/600:35
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop38h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/608:10
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£635
Mon 10/815:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/810:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£636

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£632

One-way from

£274

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£718
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Shanghai to London
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m 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 9 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/8

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/8

22:05-09:55

1 stop28h 50m

£632

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/5

17:00-19:00

2 stops33h 00m

London Luton

Wed 12/8

06:15-12:55

2 stops23h 40m

£641

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

07:20-20:15

1 stop19h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 26/7

16:50-22:20

1 stop22h 30m

£656

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/4

00:35-13:55

1 stop20h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

09:50-16:55

2 stops24h 05m

£659

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

00:35-20:05

1 stop26h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

08:50-16:55

2 stops25h 05m

£659

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

00:35-21:05

2 stops27h 30m

London Luton

Sat 16/5

09:15-16:55

2 stops24h 40m

£660

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/7

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

£668
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

£672

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

07:20-21:30

1 stop21h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 26/7

10:05-22:20

1 stop29h 15m

£677

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

£681

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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

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 £412). Flying from Shanghai to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £568). 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 9 April 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 120 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 9 April 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
146 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
146 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
146 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
7,865 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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 £656, Gulf Air can have you in London from Shanghai in 19h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5738 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £262. 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 £412). Flying from Shanghai to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £568). 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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