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Cheap flights from England to Shanghai, China from £254

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from England to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from England to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Mon 23/306:55
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/318:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£403
Fri 17/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Sun 10/519:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£403
Mon 20/422:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/519:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£403
Thu 19/310:30
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 21/302:15
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/1£403
Thu 12/322:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Fri 27/309:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£403
Sat 4/422:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/507:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£403
Sat 14/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Sun 22/322:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop26h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£404
Mon 20/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Sat 9/508:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£405
Sun 5/422:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 26/418:30
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/1£405
Sat 18/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Sat 2/519:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£407
Tue 17/321:00
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 23/313:00
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/1£407
Mon 2/322:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Sun 8/309:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£408

Find flight deals from England to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£403

One-way from

£254

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£469
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/3-29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • England to Shanghai
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • England to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£89 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from England to Shanghai 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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from England to Shanghai that are best for you.

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LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Fri 13/3

11:05-19:00

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

10:45-23:35

2 stops20h 50m

£413

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

21:10-16:25

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

12:45-19:10

1 stop38h 25m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/4

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£416

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

18:50-07:05

1 stop19h 15m

£422

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£422

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

22:05-10:55

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

20:10-19:50

1 stop30h 40m

£426

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Best time to book a flight from England to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from England to Shanghai

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £185). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £515). 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 ENG to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from England to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from England to Shanghai as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from England to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and China Eastern fly from England to Shanghai in about 11h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 55m. England and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 5744 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £226. Users have also found prices from £235 and £243 on Air China and China Southern, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from England to Shanghai?

    The most popular route from England to Shanghai is London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from England to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England to Shanghai 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 England to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £185). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £515). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from England to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from England to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£166Average£445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£260Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£343Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£376Average£465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£382Average£459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£393Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£399Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£438Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£439Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air FranceCheapest£439Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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