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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai, China from £279

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in November or May, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from London to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 May 2026.

Thu 21/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Sun 24/518:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£490
Sat 9/522:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Sat 20/607:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£490
Tue 1/1210:00
LCY
-
PVG
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Mon 7/1211:25
PVG
-
LCY
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/5£491
Wed 20/520:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Tue 26/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 1/5£491
Tue 22/910:00
LCY
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
KLM
Wed 7/1011:15
PVG
-
LCY
1 stop27h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/5£492
Tue 19/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Sun 24/518:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£492
Tue 19/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Sat 23/519:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£492
Mon 18/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Sat 23/520:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£493
Sun 10/508:25
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/515:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£493
Wed 10/611:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 15/609:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5£494
Thu 21/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Thu 28/521:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£494
Wed 16/913:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 05m
Air India
Sun 4/1022:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Air India
Deal found 5/5£494

Find flight deals from London to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£490

One-way from

£279

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£521
Air China
  • Air China
  • 21/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/9
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£524

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

12:35-13:15

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£542

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

22:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/10

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

£559

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Sat 30/5

21:50-11:45

2 stops30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

21:00-12:55

2 stops22h 55m

£598

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Mon 15/6

10:00-09:25

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

11:15-20:15

1 stop16h 00m

£603

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

11:40-12:20

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£614

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

08:40-20:30

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

21:45-23:55

2 stops33h 10m

£616

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

06:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

12:30-20:55

1 stop15h 25m

£622

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Mon 25/5

21:50-16:45

2 stops35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

07:55-08:30

2 stops31h 35m

£624

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

12:35-20:55

1 stop25h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/10

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£628

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Best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai

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

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

The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 44 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £157). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,252). 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?

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 5 May 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?

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 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?

Monday 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 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 5 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern,China Eastern, andAir China 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
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air China
7.3
Good
149 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
232 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,944 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from London to Shanghai can take about 16h 25m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £603. The distance from London to Shanghai is about 5721 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 £168, 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 KLM and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £294 and £367, respectively. These flights start at 71% 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 Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £257. Users have also found prices from £266 and £266 on Air China 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 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 £157). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,252). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£168Average£399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£294Average£760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£367Average£478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£387Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£398Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£405Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£442Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Gulf AirCheapest£448Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£455Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£485Average£756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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