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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London City Airport from £334

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LCY
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to London City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to London City (LCY). 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£640

One-way from

£334
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 14/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 50m total
  • Shanghai to London
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25/2
  • 25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to London City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to London City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Mon 14/410:05PVG - LCY
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Thu 24/418:05LCY - PVG
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Deal found 20/1£640
Wed 19/222:05PVG - LCY
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Wed 26/210:00LCY - PVG
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/1£650
Thu 6/320:55SHA - LCY
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/307:45LCY - SHA
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£700
Fri 21/212:35PVG - LCY
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/315:30LCY - PVG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£740
Sun 29/623:50PVG - LCY
1 stop23h 35mLufthansa
Mon 18/809:15LCY - PVG
1 stop19h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1£844

Find flights from Shanghai to London City within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to London City 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 22 January 2025.

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ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/4

10:05-07:35

1 stop28h 30m

London City

Thu 24/4

18:05-07:25

1 stop30h 20m

£640

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/2

22:05-09:30

2 stops19h 25m

London City

Wed 26/2

10:00-09:25

1 stop15h 25m

£650

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LCY

SHALCY

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/3

20:55-16:35

3 stops27h 40m

London City

Thu 13/3

07:45-18:35

2 stops26h 50m

£700

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/2

12:35-19:55

1 stop15h 20m

London City

Sun 9/3

15:30-13:45

1 stop14h 15m

£740

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/6

23:50-16:25

1 stop23h 35m

London City

Mon 18/8

09:15-12:10

1 stop19h 55m

£844

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LCY

SHALCY

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/2

21:00-16:45

3 stops27h 45m

£334

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/4

11:25-16:25

2 stops36h 00m

£334

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/2

11:25-07:15

1 stop27h 50m

£424

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 24/4

10:05-08:50

1 stop29h 45m

£557

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/2

00:10-16:40

2 stops24h 30m

£760

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/1

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to London City

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Rainfall in London City by month

Plan your trip to London City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London City Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London City Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London City by month

Plan your trip to London City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London City Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing London City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London City. 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 City. Reviews last updated 22 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to London, see what other customers have to say about SWISS and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,111 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to London City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £424. SWISS flights start at £557 while deals on Lufthansa start at £760 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London City Airport (average of £161). Flying from Shanghai to London City Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £214). 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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