Q: 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 £480 and £564 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £460 on Multiple Airlines (12 Sept-29 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Shanghai flights typically cost between £480 and £564 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £460 on Multiple Airlines (12 Sept-29 Sept).

Question 2

How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?

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A quick flight from London to Shanghai can take about 16h 45m. Shenzhen Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £461. The distance from London to Shanghai is about 5738 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 3

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

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Currently priced at £76, Cathay Pacific will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hainan Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £359 and £364, respectively. These flights start at 86% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 4

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 £276. Users have also found prices from £284 and £284 on China Southern and Tianjin Airlines, respectively.

Question 5

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 26 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 6

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 £558). Flying from London to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Shanghai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from London to Shanghai

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The most flights from LON to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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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 Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?

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On average you can expect to pay £2,841 for a flight from London to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £285 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £389.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Shanghai?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London to Shanghai on time: China Eastern (89%), China Southern (80%), Iberia (80%).

Question 14

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 British Airways, Air China or Cathay Pacific as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Shanghai?

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Travelers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 17% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 16

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 10% by booking at least 35 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from London to Shanghai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £480.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai?

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Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from London. Users have commonly found prices around £548 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £376. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

Question 18

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

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It’s optimal to fly from London to Shanghai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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

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Round-trip from	£460
One-way from	£276
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£524

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£76	Average£604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£359	Average£411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£364	Average£437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£364	Average£554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£364	Average£393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
China Southern	Cheapest£370	Average£469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Finnair	Cheapest£398	Average£513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Air China	Cheapest£404	Average£553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£445	Average£575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£449	Average£543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

Cheap flights from London to Shanghai, China from £276

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in March or May, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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