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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £274

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in May or December, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2026.

Thu 9/707:20
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Thu 23/719:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4£627
Mon 18/507:20
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/506:00
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£627
Tue 23/607:20
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 55m
Emirates
Thu 30/716:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4£628
Sun 25/1006:15
PVG
-
STN
1 stop37h 50m
Emirates
Sun 1/1114:05
STN
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 17/4£628
Sat 9/507:20
PVG
-
LTN
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/514:45
LTN
-
PVG
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£629
Fri 19/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Mon 22/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 19/4£629
Thu 18/607:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Wed 8/721:45
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4£629
Fri 16/1022:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 30m
Air India
Fri 23/1013:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 05m
Air India
Deal found 15/4£629
Thu 18/618:40
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/921:55
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4£630
Sat 12/906:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Sat 19/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 14/4£630
Fri 25/922:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
Air India
Wed 7/1009:45
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 35m
Air India
Deal found 15/4£631
Sun 14/607:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop31h 00m
Emirates
Wed 8/721:45
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4£631

Find flight deals from Shanghai to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to London (LON). 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£627

One-way from

£274

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£626
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 9/7-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Shanghai to London
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8/6
  • 8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to London 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 19 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/7

07:20-18:40

1 stop18h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 23/7

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

£627

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

09:00-16:20

1 stop24h 20m

£629

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/6

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

09:00-16:20

1 stop24h 20m

£629

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

09:00-16:20

1 stop24h 20m

£629

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 28/8

09:00-16:20

1 stop24h 20m

£629

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/8

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Thu 1/10

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£635

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

22:05-09:55

1 stop28h 50m

£640

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/6

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£643

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/6

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Thu 30/7

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£644

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 4/8

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£648

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to London. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to London?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £187). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £495). 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 SHA to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 April 2026.

When flying from Shanghai to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to London flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 19 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to London, such as China Eastern,Air China, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,893 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to London. 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 Shanghai to London?

    For as low as £627, Emirates can have you in London from Shanghai in 18h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5738 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to London one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £260. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to London for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Shanghai Pu Dong - London Heathrow or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow is the most popular route from Shanghai to London.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to London 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 Shanghai to London?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £187). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £495). 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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