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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £235

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
1 Jul — 8 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in December or May, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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 26 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£480

One-way from

£235

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£675
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 26/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Shanghai to London
13/9
  • 13/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Shanghai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 26 June 2025.

Sun 26/1014:55PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 40mGulf Air
Sun 2/1109:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 24/6£480
Mon 27/1010:45PVG - LGW
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1108:20LGW - PVG
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6£499
Mon 24/1116:35PVG - LHR
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1210:20LHR - PVG
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£501
Thu 23/1007:15PVG - STN
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1011:30STN - PVG
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£502
Sat 22/1118:25PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 29/1121:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 24/6£505
Fri 21/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 28/1112:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/6£507
Wed 22/1007:15PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 30mEmirates
Wed 29/1020:25LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Deal found 23/6£521
Wed 22/1007:15PVG - STN
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Wed 29/1014:05STN - PVG
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Deal found 23/6£522
Wed 22/1007:15PVG - LTN
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1013:05LTN - PVG
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£522
Mon 24/1100:20PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 2/1220:40LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/6£539
Mon 22/1212:40PVG - LHR
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Mon 29/1217:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/6£549
Wed 10/907:15PVG - LHR
1 stop39h 55mEmirates
Wed 24/920:40LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Deal found 24/6£573

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 26 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

14:55-06:35

1 stop23h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

09:30-12:25

1 stop18h 55m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

10:45-07:35

2 stops28h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

08:20-18:40

2 stops26h 20m

£499

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/11

16:35-09:10

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

10:20-18:55

1 stop24h 35m

£501

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

07:15-06:50

2 stops30h 35m

London Stansted

Thu 30/10

11:30-21:05

2 stops25h 35m

£502

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/11

18:25-19:10

1 stop32h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

21:10-12:25

1 stop31h 15m

£505

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/11

10:55-18:10

Nonstop15h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/11

12:35-09:10

Nonstop12h 35m

£507

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/9

15:25-18:45

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

09:30-12:40

1 stop20h 10m

£511

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

07:15-19:45

1 stop19h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 29/10

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£521

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

07:15-18:45

1 stop18h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 29/10

14:05-21:05

1 stop23h 00m

£522

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

07:15-22:45

2 stops22h 30m

London Luton

Wed 29/10

13:05-21:05

2 stops24h 00m

£522

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 20 June 2025.

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, 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?

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 26 June 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Shanghai to London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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 26 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to London, such as EVA Air, China Airlines, andANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to London round-trip?

    Currently priced at £480, Gulf Air will fly you from Shanghai to London and back. In addition to Gulf Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Shenzhen Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £505 and £507, respectively. Gulf Air is priced at 28% 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 Gulf Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £239. However, be on the lookout for offers from Thai Airways and Etihad Airways, 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?

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£437Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£521Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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