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Cheap flights from England to Shanghai, China from £282

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Thu 4/1210:00LGW - PVG
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£447
Thu 4/1209:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mGulf Air
Sun 7/1219:00PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£464
Sun 7/1206:25LGW - PVG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£465
Mon 8/1222:15LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£465
Fri 5/1212:15LGW - PVG
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1218:25PVG - LGW
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£467
Sun 7/1206:25LGW - PVG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£468
Sun 7/1206:25STN - PVG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1219:00PVG - STN
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£480
Wed 10/1222:15LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£483
Wed 3/1222:15LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£488
Thu 4/1214:45LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£489
Tue 9/1206:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Tue 16/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/12£491
Sat 6/1215:00LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£492

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£432

One-way from

£282

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£697
Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 17/1-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 10m total
  • England to Shanghai
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6/1
  • 6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • England to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£96 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 5 December 2025.
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

Mon 19/1

19:35-19:20

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£438

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£441

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 17/1

11:55-22:15

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

07:10-07:50

3 stops32h 40m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£463

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Fri 6/3

14:40-19:00

2 stops20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

10:45-22:10

2 stops19h 25m

£465

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 9/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£465

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

16:50-07:05

1 stop21h 15m

£465

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

22:05-11:40

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

£477

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 10/1

11:55-22:15

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

07:55-11:45

3 stops35h 50m

£480

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 31/5

10:00-11:40

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

£486

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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 £202). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £524). 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 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from England to Shanghai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from England to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from England to Shanghai. 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 England to Shanghai?

    Airlines like China Southern, Tianjin Airlines, and Gulf Air fly from England to Shanghai in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 50m. England and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 5720 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 Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £220. Users have also found prices from £224 and £232 on China Southern and China Eastern, 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 £202). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £524). 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£268Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£345Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£362Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£370Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest£373Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£404Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£411Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£433Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£452Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£473Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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