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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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
5 Mar — 12 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 3 February 2026.

Mon 9/311:05
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Air China
Wed 5/801:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 2/2£404
Fri 6/321:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 16/307:20
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/2£404
Fri 1/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop33h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 9/519:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/2£405
Fri 1/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/521:45
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/2£405
Wed 15/422:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 13/508:30
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/2£406
Sun 12/422:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/519:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/2£406
Mon 16/321:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop31h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 23/307:20
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/2£413
Sat 2/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/507:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£415
Wed 29/422:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/507:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£415
Sat 2/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 24/519:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/2£416
Fri 1/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/507:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£416
Mon 2/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 20/315:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/2£418

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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£404

One-way from

£254

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£527
Air China
  • Air China
  • 9/3-5/8
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 40m total
  • England to Shanghai
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 05m 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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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 3 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from England to Shanghai that are best for you.

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LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 12/4

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£406

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 12/4

22:05-10:55

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

19:00-19:50

1 stop31h 50m

£406

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:50-10:15

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/3

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£438

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:50-19:50

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£439

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

£455

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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 £186). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £518). 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 3 February 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 Eastern, and Air China fly from England to Shanghai in about 11h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 45m. 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 £227. Users have also found prices from £236 and £247 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 Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • 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 £186). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £518). 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 3 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£166Average£447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£261Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£360Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£368Average£464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£383Average£461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£394Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£401Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£440Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£441Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air FranceCheapest£441Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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