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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £158

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in May or December, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 25 November 2025.

Tue 30/1221:00PVG - LHR
1 stop31h 40mFinnair
Thu 15/116:15LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 40mFinnair
Deal found 22/11£433
Wed 24/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1221:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£456
Mon 1/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1205:55LGW - PVG
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£463
Mon 24/1120:25PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11£465
Sun 21/1221:00PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 31/1219:45LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 23/11£466
Thu 25/1218:25PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 24/11£469
Thu 25/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 24/11£469
Wed 26/1122:50PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:45LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11£473
Tue 30/1223:05PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/109:15LHR - PVG
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11£474
Tue 23/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 21/11£479
Mon 22/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Sat 27/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 21/11£485
Tue 2/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Tue 9/1206:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 21/11£485

Cheap 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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£399

One-way from

£158

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£656
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 3/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 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 25 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London that are best for you.

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Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 29/12

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£469

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£470

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£473

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

06:55-09:40

3 stops34h 45m

London Stansted

Mon 19/1

07:30-19:00

2 stops27h 30m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

11:30-11:25

3 stops31h 55m

London Stansted

Tue 20/1

08:10-22:15

2 stops30h 05m

£483

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

01:35-22:15

2 stops28h 40m

London Stansted

Fri 23/1

07:30-19:00

2 stops27h 30m

£483

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

20:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

09:55-14:15

1 stop20h 20m

£490

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/2

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:30-14:55

1 stop33h 25m

£495

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/12

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£498

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

21:00-13:55

2 stops24h 55m

London Luton

Thu 19/3

08:30-18:55

2 stops26h 25m

£504

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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 21 November 2025.

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 £297). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £647). 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 25 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Shanghai to London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 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 morning 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 25 November 2025.
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
178 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Comfort

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
178 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Comfort

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
126 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Comfort

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
7,535 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Overall

7.2

Comfort

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 £470, China Southern can have you in London from Shanghai in 15h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5738 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 £401, 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 45% 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 Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Beijing Capital Airlines 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £297). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £647). 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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