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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £178

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 July 2026.

Fri 14/818:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/806:00
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£457
Mon 10/822:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Sun 16/822:10
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 15/7£476
Fri 14/822:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Sun 30/822:10
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 15/7£476
Thu 13/809:30
PVG
-
STN
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/821:20
STN
-
PVG
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£478
Tue 11/813:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop31h 40m
China Southern
Thu 27/811:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 15/7£479
Sun 8/1101:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1120:20
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£479
Thu 13/818:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop32h 20m
China Southern
Wed 26/811:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 13/7£479
Fri 14/808:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Thu 27/811:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 14/7£480
Tue 11/816:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop28h 40m
China Southern
Tue 18/811:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 15/7£482
Thu 13/809:30
PVG
-
STN
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/822:05
STN
-
PVG
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£483
Mon 16/1121:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1118:10
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£484
Tue 11/816:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop20h 40m
China Southern
Fri 28/811:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 14/7£484

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 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£457

One-way from

£178

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£796
14/8-30/8
  • 14/8-30/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 40m total
  • Shanghai to London
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28/7
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Shanghai to London
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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 16 July 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/8

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

11:10-10:20

1 stop16h 10m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/8

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

13:05-16:55

2 stops20h 50m

£488

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/8

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

11:00-14:20

1 stop20h 20m

£488

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/8

21:45-14:30

1 stop23h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 10/8

11:40-12:20

1 stop17h 40m

£526

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/8

20:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/8

11:10-11:20

1 stop17h 10m

£527

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

20:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

17:40-17:25

1 stop16h 45m

£527

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/11

01:35-02:50

3 stops33h 15m

London Luton

Sat 14/11

19:45-00:20

3 stops44h 35m

£528

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/8

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 30/8

14:55-18:55

2 stops21h 00m

£540

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/8

07:55-07:50

2 stops30h 55m

London Stansted

Wed 26/8

15:30-18:55

2 stops20h 25m

£540

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/8

08:55-00:45

2 stops22h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 26/8

15:30-18:55

2 stops20h 25m

£546

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £188). Flying from Shanghai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £520). 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 16 July 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 124 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 Sunday 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.

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

Booking 74 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.

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 16 July 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
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,121 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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 £626, China Southern can have you in London from Shanghai in 15h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5720 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 £261. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Eastern, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £188). Flying from Shanghai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £520). 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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