How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?

For as low as £536, Emirates can have you in London from Shanghai in 18h 30m. 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 £385, 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 43% 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £288. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to London for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to London?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to London flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

£269+ Cheap Flights from Shanghai, China to London

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to London?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Shanghai to London flights typically cost between £760 and £891 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £535 on China Southern (14 Dec-2 Jan).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in December or May, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to London

Round-trip from	£535
One-way from	£269
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£831

China Southern
14/12-2/1
2 total stops
35h 05m total
Shanghai to London

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29/10
3 total stops
43h 10m total
Shanghai to London

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Sun 14/1208:10PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 45mChina Southern

Sat 3/121:30LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£535

Tue 16/1216:30SHA - LHR

1 stop33h 25mChina Southern

Fri 2/121:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£535

Thu 23/1007:15PVG - LHR

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Thu 30/1020:20LHR - PVG

1 stop16h 45mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£536

Sat 18/1007:15PVG - STN

1 stop36h 40mEmirates

Thu 30/1020:15STN - PVG

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£536

Sat 18/1021:00PVG - LHR

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1021:00LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£537

Sat 8/1106:15PVG - LTN

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1114:00LTN - PVG

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£537

Thu 6/1120:25PVG - LHR

1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1121:00LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£537

Thu 23/1017:50PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1110:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£537

Mon 22/1210:10PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 27/1210:05LGW - PVG

1 stop38h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9£538

Fri 7/1101:50PVG - STN

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1109:50STN - PVG

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£538

Sun 12/1010:45PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 28/1010:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£539

Sun 19/1023:05PVG - LHR

1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines

Fri 31/1021:00LHR - PVG

2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9£540

Best flights from Shanghai to London
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to London that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 10/1108:10PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1112:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£535

Sun 19/1007:15PVG - STN

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Thu 30/1020:15STN - PVG

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£536

Mon 13/1011:15PVG - LCY

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Tue 28/1010:00LCY - PVG

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Deal found 15/9£540

Sun 8/321:35PVG - LHR

1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines

Mon 9/321:00LHR - PVG

2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/9£564

Wed 17/1210:10PVG - LHR

1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 23/1206:35LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£565

Wed 19/1110:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Sat 29/1112:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£581

Thu 18/1219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£586

Mon 6/1012:25SHA - LHR

1 stop15h 05mAir China

Tue 14/1022:40LHR - SHA

1 stop14h 25mAir China

Deal found 14/9£616

Thu 18/1211:15SHA - LHR

2 stops40h 25mTianjin Airlines

Sun 21/1221:50LHR - SHA

2 stops28h 15mTianjin Airlines

Deal found 16/9£618

Mon 10/1111:40PVG - LCY

1 stop28h 55mSWISS

Thu 20/1109:15LCY - PVG

1 stop15h 25mSWISS

Deal found 14/9£637

Sat 8/1106:15PVG - LTN

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1114:00LTN - PVG

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£537

Sat 18/1007:15PVG - LGW

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Sun 2/1120:25LGW - PVG

1 stop16h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£540

Sun 12/1011:15PVG - LCY

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Tue 28/1008:40LCY - PVG

1 stop16h 45mKLM

Deal found 16/9£568

Thu 18/1210:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Fri 26/1212:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£581

Mon 15/1219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£586

Sat 18/1007:15PVG - LGW

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Sat 1/1120:25LGW - PVG

1 stop16h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£540

Thu 18/1220:50SHA - LGW

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/107:55LGW - SHA

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£557

Sun 8/309:00SHA - LHR

2 stops40h 55mHainan Airlines

Mon 9/321:00LHR - SHA

2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/9£612

Mon 15/1210:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Fri 26/1212:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£581

Sun 14/1216:30SHA - LHR

1 stop33h 25mChina Southern

Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£586

Mon 10/1106:15PVG - STN

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

Thu 20/1114:05STN - PVG

1 stop23h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£540

Sun 5/1020:25SHA - LGW

1 stop17h 10mAir China

Mon 13/1012:35LGW - SHA

1 stop18h 15mAir China

Deal found 16/9£656

Sun 12/1011:15PVG - LCY

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Mon 27/1010:00LCY - PVG

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Deal found 14/9£601

Wed 17/1220:50SHA - LGW

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/107:55LGW - SHA

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£557

Mon 17/1110:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Fri 28/1112:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£581

Wed 17/1219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£586

Sat 18/1007:15PVG - LGW

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Mon 3/1113:35LGW - PVG

1 stop23h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£541

Mon 17/1111:25PVG - LCY

1 stop27h 50mKLM

Sat 29/1110:00LCY - PVG

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Deal found 14/9£601

Fri 3/1011:40SHA - STN

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1006:00STN - SHA

3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£574

Sat 15/1110:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Fri 28/1112:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£581

Direct flights from Shanghai to London
Explore direct flight options from Shanghai to London based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sun 12/1010:45PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 28/1010:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£539

Sun 12/1010:45PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 15mChina Eastern

Mon 27/1010:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£562

Mon 13/1010:05PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 05mChina Eastern

Tue 28/1010:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£564

Thu 16/1011:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Thu 23/1012:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£578

Wed 15/1011:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Thu 23/1012:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£579

Sun 19/1001:40PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 15mAir China

Thu 30/1011:05LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 25mAir China

Deal found 16/9£580

Sat 15/1110:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1112:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£581

Sun 14/1202:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mAir China

Thu 1/111:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 05mAir China

Deal found 16/9£581

Fri 17/1011:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 3/1112:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£582

Sun 12/1010:45PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1011:05LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£582

Sun 21/1202:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mAir China

Mon 29/1211:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 05mAir China

Deal found 15/9£583

Sat 11/1001:40PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 15mAir China

Tue 28/1011:05LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 25mAir China

Deal found 16/9£588

Last-minute flights from Shanghai to London
Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to London. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 5/1023:05PVG - LHR

1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines

Mon 13/1022:00LHR - PVG

2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9£542

Sun 12/1007:15PVG - STN

1 stop36h 40mEmirates

Tue 28/1014:05STN - PVG

1 stop23h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£540

Sun 12/1008:30SHA - LHR

2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - SHA

2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/9£542

Fri 17/1007:15PVG - STN

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Fri 31/1014:05STN - PVG

1 stop23h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£541

Fri 17/1018:30PVG - LHR

1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1014:45LHR - PVG

3 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£549

Sat 18/1007:15PVG - STN

1 stop36h 40mEmirates

Mon 3/1120:15STN - PVG

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£536

Sat 18/1021:00PVG - LHR

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1121:00LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£537

Sun 19/1023:05PVG - LHR

1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines

Fri 31/1021:00LHR - PVG

2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9£540

Mon 20/1007:15PVG - STN

1 stop36h 40mEmirates

Fri 31/1014:05STN - PVG

1 stop23h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£540

Mon 20/1006:35PVG - LHR

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1122:15LHR - PVG

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£544

Mon 20/1017:50PVG - LHR

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1010:20LHR - PVG

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£554

Thu 23/1007:15PVG - LHR

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Thu 30/1020:20LHR - PVG

1 stop16h 45mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£536

One-way flights from Shanghai to London
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 29/1009:00SHA - LGW

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£269

Wed 29/1011:35PVG - LGW

3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£269

Mon 6/1008:55PVG - STN

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£270

Thu 15/120:05SHA - LGW

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£271

Wed 8/1011:30SHA - LHR

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£272

Sat 27/1220:30PVG - STN

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£273

Sun 12/1017:10PVG - STN

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£274

Tue 14/1021:20SHA - LTN

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£274

Tue 13/102:20PVG - LHR

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£275

Tue 14/1020:15SHA - LGW

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£275

Wed 15/1012:25SHA - LTN

3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£275

Mon 20/1012:25SHA - STN

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£276

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

08:10-17:55

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£535

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/10

07:15-18:45

1 stop18h 30m

London Stansted

Thu 30/10

20:15-21:05

1 stop16h 50m

£536

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

06:15-23:10

2 stops24h 55m

London Luton

Sat 15/11

14:00-21:05

2 stops23h 05m

£537

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-07:15

1 stop27h 00m

London City

Tue 28/10

10:00-09:25

1 stop15h 25m

£540

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/10

07:15-19:45

1 stop19h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£540

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/10

07:15-19:45

1 stop19h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£540

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

06:15-18:00

1 stop19h 45m

London Stansted

Thu 20/11

14:05-21:05

1 stop23h 00m

£540

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/10

07:15-19:45

1 stop19h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

13:35-21:05

1 stop23h 30m

£541

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

20:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 5/1

07:55-09:30

2 stops17h 35m

£557

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

20:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 5/1

07:55-09:30

2 stops17h 35m

£557

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

Booking 14 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Shanghai to London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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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

7.3

Good

101 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Air China

7.3

Good

101 reviews

Air China

7.3

Good

101 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

Air China

7.3

Good

101 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,363 reviews

Air China

7.3

Good

101 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?
For as low as £536, Emirates can have you in London from Shanghai in 18h 30m. 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 £385, 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 43% 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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £288. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and China Southern, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £269

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in December or May, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to LondonExplore 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 17 September 2025.

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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 17 September 2025.