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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai from £262

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LON — SHA
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
Sat 23/3
Sat 30/3

The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in November or January, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

£392

One-way from

£302
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
From London (LON) to Shanghai
One-way flight from London (LON) to Shanghai

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

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from London to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from London in November are about £651 on average during November, but can be found for as low as £348.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Shanghai (LON - SHA)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from London to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Cheap China Southern flights from London to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between London and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced China Southern flights heading from London to Shanghai. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 20/421:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 26/418:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£357
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 17/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£358
Tue 16/421:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 22/422:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£360
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 17/618:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£366
Sun 7/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sat 27/418:05PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£380
Tue 14/520:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Tue 21/516:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£383
Wed 3/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 30mChina Southern
Sun 5/519:20PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£385
Thu 9/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Thu 16/519:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£386
Thu 18/420:50LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Thu 2/515:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388

Cheap Hainan Airlines flights from London to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Hainan Airlines for the route between London and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Hainan Airlines flights we've found from London to Shanghai. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 15/422:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 12/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/3£446
Wed 17/422:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 12/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/3£448
Wed 3/422:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 5/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/3£452
Mon 1/422:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Mon 8/420:15SHA - LHR
2 stops21h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/3£761
Fri 29/307:10LHR - SHA
2 stops28h 30mHainan Airlines
Wed 17/412:10SHA - LHR
2 stops29h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/3£767

Cheap London to Shanghai flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from London to Shanghai specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from London to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 20/421:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 26/418:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£357
Tue 16/421:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 22/422:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£360
Sun 7/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sat 27/418:05PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£380
Wed 3/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 30mChina Southern
Sun 5/519:20PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£385
Sun 7/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£387
Thu 18/420:50LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Thu 2/515:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388
Thu 18/420:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Thu 2/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388
Wed 3/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/515:45SHA - LHR
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£391
Sun 7/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£391

London to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between London and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from London to Shanghai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 20/421:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 26/418:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£357
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 17/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£358
Tue 16/421:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 22/422:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£360
Tue 11/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Mon 17/618:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£366
Sun 7/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sat 27/418:05PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£380
Tue 14/520:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Tue 21/516:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£383
Wed 3/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 30mChina Southern
Sun 5/519:20PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£385
Sat 15/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Fri 4/1018:45PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£386
Thu 9/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Thu 16/519:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£386

Direct flights to Shanghai from London

Discover direct flight options from London to Shanghai. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from London to Shanghai. Users can also choose from other London to Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Thu 2/512:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 16/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£434
Thu 6/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 19/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£435
Sun 7/412:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 8/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£437
Sun 7/412:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/3£439
Thu 18/412:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 2/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£448
Thu 2/511:45LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 15mAir China
Wed 15/501:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 18/3£451
Tue 21/512:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 6/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£459
Tue 21/512:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 14/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£460
Sat 27/412:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 7/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£461

London to Shanghai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from London to Shanghai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from London to Shanghai. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Mon 25/316:15LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 00mFinnair
Wed 17/420:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 45mFinnair
Deal found 18/3£556
Wed 27/309:55LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 17/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£605
Tue 26/320:30LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 15/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£627
Tue 26/321:05LHR - PVG
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 17/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£631
Mon 25/306:40LHR - PVG
1 stop23h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 17/423:00PVG - LHR
2 stops26h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£635
Wed 27/309:55LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£639
Mon 25/311:45LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Mon 1/411:15PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/3£653
Sun 24/321:50LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/420:05PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£658
Tue 26/315:35LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 15/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop24h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£659

One-way flights to Shanghai from London

Search for one-way flight options from London to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Users travelling one-way from London to Shanghai can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from London to Shanghai should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Sat 25/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£262
Sun 28/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/3£272
Sun 28/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£272
Sat 27/421:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£273
Sat 6/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/3£273
Sat 20/420:50LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£279
Tue 18/621:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£280
Wed 17/411:05LGW - PVG
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£281
Fri 19/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/3£281

Find flights from London to Shanghai within your budget

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 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

£357 - £446

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickShanghai Pu Dong

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 20/4

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/4

1 stop30h 35m

£357

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 7/4

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/11

1 stop20h 10m

£387

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/4

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/11

1 stop31h 00m

£392

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 6/6

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

1 stop16h 40m

£424

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 2/5

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/5

Nonstop14h 35m

£434

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 17/4

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

1 stop16h 45m

£435

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 7/4

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/11

Nonstop15h 15m

£439

London GatwickShanghai Pu Dong

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 11/6

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/6

Nonstop12h 30m

£445

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 15/4

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/5

1 stop27h 25m

£446

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When is the best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 28 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Afternoon
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from London to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from London to Shanghai is currently £275 while a return flight costs £418. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £552). Flying from London to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,049). 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.

January

£468

February

£455

March

£473

April

£518

May

£508

June

£565

July

£824

August

£664

September

£488

October

£478

November

£434

December

£489

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

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 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from London to Shanghai for under £400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Shanghai for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just £357, but on average you can expect to pay £382.

  • Are there nonstop flights from London to Shanghai for under £500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Shanghai under £500. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Shanghai is less than £463.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from London to Shanghai for under £600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than £600.

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

    Currently priced at £357, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Shenzhen Airlines for as low as £392. These flights start at 42% 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 £262. Users have also found prices from £272 and £289 on Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Shanghai?

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

  • What does LHR to SHA mean?

    LHR stands for London Heathrow Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Shanghai

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 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£322Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£354Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£382Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£391Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapest£410Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£434Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£445Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£453Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£463Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£482Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hourly flight availability from London to Shanghai

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7%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
10%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from London to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Shanghai?

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.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Shanghai?

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.

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Shanghai with no change fees?

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.

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

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from London to Shanghai on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

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