Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

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

Question 5

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

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Currently priced at £380, China Southern will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hainan Airlines and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £385 and £396, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £270. Users have also found prices from £272 and £281 on Air China and China Southern, respectively.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £543). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £814). 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.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular routes from London to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 12

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

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When booking a flight from London to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on China Eastern, British Airways or China Southern as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to SHA?

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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 London to Shanghai as you normally would.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from London to Shanghai?

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Shanghai?

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When you search for this flight from London to Shanghai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Shanghai?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from London to Shanghai for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from London to Shanghai with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from London to Shanghai on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£618

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest£380	Average£543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£385	Average£391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest£396	Average£591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£396	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£465	Average£700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£473	Average£542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£496	Average£683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£501	Average£817	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Finnair	Cheapest£504	Average£715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Air India	Cheapest£547	Average£571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights

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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.

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

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 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.

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