Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in November or September, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday
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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 22 September 2026.
Popular in
August
Cheapest in
November
Average price
£540
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 51 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £524). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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 22 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 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.
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 22 September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai round-trip?
Currently priced at £369, 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 £381 and £392, 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £267. Users have also found prices from £269 and £269 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 Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - 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 £524). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from London. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 September 2026.
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 22 September 2026.
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