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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai, China from £280

LON — SHA
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in November or September, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from London to Shanghai

Thu 26/1122:30 -
1 stop31h 25m
Wed 9/1207:55 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 30/10£454
Wed 2/1221:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 8/1209:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 29/10£455
Sun 22/1117:15 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 27/1108:10 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 31/10£455
Thu 3/1222:30 -
1 stop31h 40m
Thu 14/109:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 2/11£456
Sun 22/1121:10 -
1 stop31h 05m
Mon 30/1119:10 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 1/11£456
Wed 18/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Wed 25/1108:50 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 30/10£456
Wed 4/1112:30 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sat 5/1221:45 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 31/10£457
Thu 26/1122:30 -
1 stop35h 25m
Wed 9/1222:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 31/10£457
Mon 7/1217:00 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Wed 23/1222:25 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 30/10£458
Fri 20/1112:30 -
1 stop16h 10m
Tue 1/1221:45 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 29/10£458
Sun 15/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Tue 8/1219:10 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 29/10£458
Fri 13/1109:50 -
1 stop17h 30m
Mon 23/1122:25 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 30/10£459

Find flight deals from London to Shanghai

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£280

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£524
26/11-9/12
  • 26/11-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Southern
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  • 28/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 50m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Sun 8/11

08:40-04:30

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sun 8/11

08:30-04:30

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

21:05-22:55

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£295

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 11/12

14:35-19:05

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 24/11

18:50-13:20

3 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 8/12

14:55-18:35

2 stops19h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Wed 25/11

07:00-10:30

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Wed 2/12

12:15-05:00

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

07:00-19:05

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 24/2

22:00-12:15

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

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Best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £550). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £804). 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 LON to SHA?

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
London to Shanghai flights typically cost between £424 and £626 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £454 on Multiple Airlines (26 Nov–9 Dec).

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 86 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern from London to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
248 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
247 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,281 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from London to Shanghai can take about 15h 25m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £459. The distance from London to Shanghai is about 5726 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at £170, Hainan Airlines will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to Hainan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £381 and £391, respectively. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £268. Users have also found prices from £269 and £280 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from London to Shanghai consider London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £550). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £804). 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 London to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£170Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£381Average£519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£391Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£430Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£462Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£463Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Gulf AirCheapest£466Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£467Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£493Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£516Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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