How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?

A quick flight from London to Shanghai can take about 16h 20m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £476. 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 £373, 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 £379 and £389, respectively. These flights start at 39% 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £265. Users have also found prices from £268 and £268 on Air China and China Southern, 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 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.

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

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.

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.

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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 £515). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £792). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

London to Shanghai flights typically cost between £481 and £860 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £452 on Hainan Airlines (20 Nov–8 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 142 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 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

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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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

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166 reviews

Air China

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166 reviews

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guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

Air China

7.5

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166 reviews

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guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

China Eastern

7.3

Good

240 reviews

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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2.0

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guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Gulf Air

7.2

Good

244 reviews

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,228 reviews

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

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1 / 7

2.0

Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

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How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?
A quick flight from London to Shanghai can take about 16h 20m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £476. 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 £373, 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 £379 and £389, respectively. These flights start at 39% 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £265. Users have also found prices from £268 and £268 on Air China 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £515). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £792). 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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China Southern	Cheapest£373	Average£514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£379	Average£385	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest£389	Average£585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£390	Average£568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£457	Average£693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£465	Average£533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£485	Average£662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£492	Average£802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Finnair	Cheapest£495	Average£702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Air India	Cheapest£537	Average£543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights

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Find hourly flight availability from London 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 17 September 2026.

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 below average for this route at the moment.

London to Shanghai flights typically cost between £481 and £860 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £452 on Hainan Airlines (20 Nov–8 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 142 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 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.

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Search for one-way flight options from London to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

London to Shanghai flights typically cost between £481 and £860 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £452 on Hainan Airlines (20 Nov–8 Dec).