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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai, China from £271

LON — SHA
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in November or April, 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

Sat 12/921:30 -
1 stop16h 30m
Sat 26/922:05 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 26/8£488
Tue 22/922:00 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Wed 28/1002:30 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 26/8£489
Thu 24/921:55 -
Nonstop11h 35m
Wed 28/1002:30 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 26/8£490
Mon 14/922:00 -
2 stops42h 05m
Sun 4/1008:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 25/8£490
Mon 14/922:00 -
2 stops34h 20m
Sun 4/1016:25 -
2 stops34h 05m
Deal found 25/8£490
Thu 1/1007:00 -
2 stops20h 50m
Fri 16/1015:55 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 25/8£490
Sat 14/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sat 28/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 50m
Deal found 24/8£491
Tue 8/921:30 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 28/906:55 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 26/8£491
Mon 7/921:50 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 18/918:55 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 25/8£492
Thu 24/921:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Thu 1/1007:50 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 27/8£492
Thu 1/1007:00 -
2 stops20h 50m
Mon 19/1015:55 -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 24/8£492
Thu 24/912:35 -
1 stop19h 45m
Tue 29/901:40 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Deal found 26/8£493

Find flight deals from London to Shanghai

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£271

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£888
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • London to Shanghai
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4/9
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Sat 14/11

21:30-10:30

2 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/12

11:45-13:45

2 stops34h 00m

£490

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£496

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/10

07:55-12:15

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

18:00-16:05

2 stops29h 05m

£500

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LTNPVG

London Luton

Thu 1/10

07:00-10:50

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/10

15:55-14:35

2 stops29h 40m

£505

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£509

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

09:50-10:10

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£509

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Thu 1/10

07:05-11:55

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

21:30-16:30

2 stops26h 00m

£517

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/10

06:00-22:20

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

19:50-23:55

2 stops35h 05m

£523

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

12:25-09:10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£531

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 8/10

11:10-13:20

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£588

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £498). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £777). 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 £481 and £827 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £488 on China Southern (12 Sept–26 Sept).

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Thursday 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 6% 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 78 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 Air China,China Southern, 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.
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
244 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,195 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from London to Shanghai can take about 12h 45m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £531. The distance from London to Shanghai is about 5738 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 £362, 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 Shenzhen Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £374 and £385, respectively. These flights start at 40% 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 £264. Users have also found prices from £264 and £265 on China Southern and China Eastern, 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 Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £498). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £777). 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
China SouthernCheapest£362Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£374Average£380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£385Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£403Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£451Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Gulf AirCheapest£459Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£479Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£486Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£489Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£531Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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