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Cheap flights from England to Shanghai, China from £273

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from England to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from England to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 May 2026.

Wed 20/520:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Tue 26/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 4/5£490
Mon 1/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Sun 7/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/5£492
Sun 10/508:25
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£493
Sun 17/508:25
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops33h 45m
Oman Air
Thu 21/515:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops46h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 7/5£493
Fri 10/708:25
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops57h 45m
Oman Air
Sun 6/902:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops48h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 4/5£494
Tue 1/920:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Sat 12/902:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops48h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 7/5£495
Thu 14/520:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Thu 21/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 7/5£495
Sat 7/1121:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Thu 12/1109:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 7/5£496
Mon 12/1020:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Mon 26/1016:05
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops58h 20m
Oman Air
Deal found 6/5£496
Thu 24/917:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
Air France
Thu 8/1021:30
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop25h 30m
Air France
Deal found 6/5£497
Tue 12/520:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Tue 19/515:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Oman Air
Deal found 7/5£497
Thu 24/917:35
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
Air France
Thu 8/1010:30
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 55m
Air France
Deal found 6/5£498

Find flight deals from England to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£490

One-way from

£273

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£600
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 20/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 20m total
  • England to Shanghai
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • England to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from England 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 9 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from England to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Tue 2/6

14:45-17:55

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

12:30-11:00

2 stops29h 30m

£556

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 3/10

22:05-09:55

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£593

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Mon 1/6

20:35-07:15

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

13:00-14:35

2 stops32h 35m

£595

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Sat 30/5

21:50-11:45

2 stops30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

21:00-12:55

2 stops22h 55m

£595

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

11:40-12:20

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£612

LondonShanghai

LTN - PVG

LTNPVG

London Luton

Mon 1/6

20:35-07:15

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

01:45-19:55

1 stop25h 10m

£629

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Wed 17/6

20:15-09:25

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/7

11:15-07:15

1 stop27h 00m

£657

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 23/6

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/7

08:55-18:25

1 stop16h 30m

£662

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

17:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/7

22:25-09:55

1 stop18h 30m

£667

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 18/6

11:10-10:20

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/7

20:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

£670

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Best time to book a flight from England to Shanghai

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

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

The best time to book flights from England to Shanghai is 44 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 England to Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £157). Flying from England to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,449). 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 ENG to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from England 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 9 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from England to Shanghai as you normally would.

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Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Gulf Air, China Southern, and KLM fly from England to Shanghai in about 17h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 30m. England and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 5726 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £227. Users have also found prices from £253 and £255 on China Eastern and Gulf Air, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from England to Shanghai is London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £157). Flying from England to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,449). 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 England to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from England 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£167Average£462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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FinnairCheapest£250Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£293Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£365Average£476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£385Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£403Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£405Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£410Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£453Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£482Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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