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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai, China from £305

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in November or April, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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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 2 July 2026.

Wed 11/1111:35
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop14h 10m
Air China
Fri 4/1202:25
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 30m
Air China
Deal found 1/7£588
Wed 30/911:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Tue 27/1002:25
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 30m
Air China
Deal found 2/7£589
Tue 7/705:40
LTN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/718:50
PVG
-
LTN
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£589
Fri 21/812:35
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop14h 20m
Air China
Fri 4/901:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 20m
Air China
Deal found 30/6£590
Wed 8/711:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop20h 20m
China Southern
Wed 15/716:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop20h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/7£590
Tue 8/916:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
Finnair
Fri 18/920:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
Finnair
Deal found 2/7£590
Sun 1/1122:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Tue 10/1108:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 30/6£591
Sat 5/1210:00
LCY
-
PVG
1 stop15h 05m
KLM
Sun 13/1211:05
PVG
-
LCY
1 stop28h 10m
KLM
Deal found 30/6£591
Wed 8/712:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/701:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£591
Wed 23/911:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 20/1009:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/6£591
Sat 24/1021:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Sun 8/1116:30
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 28/6£591
Mon 2/1111:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Thu 12/1121:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop16h 10m
Air China
Deal found 30/6£591

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 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£588

One-way from

£305

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£683
Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/11-4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • London to Shanghai
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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 2 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

20:50-18:10

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£597

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£598

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

11:35-09:55

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/11

13:30-05:40

1 stop24h 10m

£599

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Mon 13/7

05:40-06:40

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/7

00:40-11:00

1 stop17h 20m

£607

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 26/9

10:50-16:45

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/10

22:25-16:40

1 stop25h 15m

£612

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 3/12

10:55-08:15

1 stop37h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

09:55-09:55

1 stop32h 00m

£612

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Wed 2/12

10:00-09:05

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

11:05-07:15

1 stop28h 10m

£613

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 8/9

06:55-16:45

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

22:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

£614

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 27/8

07:00-19:00

2 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

11:15-11:45

2 stops31h 30m

£615

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£618

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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

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 £161). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,506). 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 2 July 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 105 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 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.

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

The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 46 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

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 2 July 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
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
7.5
Good
154 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
226 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
157 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
235 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
8,091 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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 12h 55m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £598. 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 £300, KLM will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £364 and £384, respectively. These flights start at 51% 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 £271. Users have also found prices from £271 and £272 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £161). Flying from London to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,506). 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
KLMCheapest£300Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£364Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£384Average£395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£395Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£413Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£458Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£459Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£465Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£499Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£502Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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