How long is the flight from England to Shanghai?

Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, Etihad Airways, and China Southern fly from England to Shanghai in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h. England and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 5726 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 Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £231. Users have also found prices from £246 and £258 on Hainan Airlines and China Eastern, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from England to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from England to Shanghai are China Eastern, Air China and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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?

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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 £531). Flying from England to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £772). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

England to Shanghai flights typically cost between £586 and £738 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £461 on China Southern (2 Nov–11 Nov).

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

The best time to book flights from England to Shanghai is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from England to Shanghai?
Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, Etihad Airways, and China Southern fly from England to Shanghai in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h. England and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 5726 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 Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £231. Users have also found prices from £246 and £258 on Hainan Airlines 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 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 £531). Flying from England to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £772). 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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Finnair	Cheapest£254	Average£703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
China Southern	Cheapest£369	Average£518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£374	Average£496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest£391	Average£588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£392	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£412	Average£540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
KLM	Cheapest£421	Average£621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£455	Average£687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest£483	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£485	Average£675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

England to Shanghai flights typically cost between £586 and £738 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £461 on China Southern (2 Nov–11 Nov).

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

The best time to book flights from England to Shanghai is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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England to Shanghai flights typically cost between £586 and £738 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £461 on China Southern (2 Nov–11 Nov).