Question 1

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

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Currently priced at £513, China Southern will fly you from Shanghai to London and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Finnair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £515 and £523, respectively. China Southern is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to London one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £195. However, be on the lookout for offers from Tianjin Airlines and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to London for a low price.

Question 3

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

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Booking 70 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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to London?

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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.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to London

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The most flights from CN2 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to London?

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While some choose either Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick or Shanghai Pu Dong - London Gatwick, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow is the most popular route from Shanghai to London.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £324. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £467 on average our data indicates £1,362 when flying from Shanghai to London.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to London?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Shanghai to London consider choosing China Southern (83%), British Airways (83%) or China Eastern (25%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Shanghai to London?

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Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 36% on the overall cost on flights from Shanghai to London.

Question 13

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Shanghai to London at least 60 days early can save you up to 34% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 60 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Shanghai to London for as little as £521 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £617 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to London from Shanghai average £612. You can even find prices in March for less than £612, as users have found deals to London from as low as £449. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to London from Shanghai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to LON?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to London in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to London that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to London?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to London.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to London?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to London?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Shanghai to London via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to London?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Shanghai to London by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to London with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Shanghai to London flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to London become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Shanghai to London on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£513
One-way from	£184
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£682

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£464	Average£637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£529	Average£726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £184

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 22/5. 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 November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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