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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £227

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in December or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£421

One-way from

£227

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£710
7/3-23/3
  • 7/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
26/3
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Shanghai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£107 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 22 February 2025.

Fri 7/310:45PVG - STN
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/305:55STN - PVG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£421
Fri 7/320:50SHA - STN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/305:55STN - SHA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£424
Thu 27/211:15PVG - LGW
2 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/310:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£428
Tue 6/520:50PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 20mFinnair
Thu 10/713:00LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 10mFinnair
Deal found 22/2£443
Fri 16/517:50PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 30mGulf Air
Mon 19/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 22/2£454
Sun 2/322:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/321:50LHR - PVG
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£468
Mon 12/518:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 26/514:45LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2£473
Fri 28/207:30PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 30mBeijing Capital Airlines
Fri 7/321:40LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 20/2£477
Tue 4/308:10SHA - LTN
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/319:55LTN - SHA
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£495
Fri 7/307:30SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/321:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£495
Thu 10/416:40SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 20/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 21/2£504
Thu 15/511:25PVG - LHR
1 stop39h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 7/622:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 21/2£505

Find flights from Shanghai to London within your budget

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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

10:45-23:00

2 stops20h 15m

London Stansted

Sun 23/3

05:55-11:25

2 stops21h 30m

£421

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/3

20:50-14:00

2 stops25h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 23/3

05:55-12:15

2 stops22h 20m

£424

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

20:50-12:10

1 stop22h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/7

13:00-18:10

1 stop22h 10m

£443

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

17:50-15:20

1 stop28h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 19/5

22:05-13:10

1 stop32h 05m

£454

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

01:35-11:15

1 stop16h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

09:30-06:40

1 stop38h 10m

£472

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/5

18:55-18:45

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

14:45-10:35

1 stop36h 50m

£473

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/4

16:40-20:00

1 stop34h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 20/4

22:05-15:25

1 stop34h 20m

£504

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/5

11:25-20:00

1 stop39h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/6

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

£505

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

18:55-18:30

1 stop30h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/6

21:30-21:00

1 stop16h 30m

£507

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/4

19:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

£516

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

Booking 70 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £163). 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 PVG 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 22 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to London in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to London. 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 22 February 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to LON are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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

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 22 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to London, such as EVA Air, Asiana Airlines and China Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at £443, Finnair will fly you from Shanghai to London and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Gulf Air and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £454 and £473, respectively. Finnair is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Shenzhen Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £230. However, be on the lookout for offers from Tianjin Airlines and Hainan Airlines, 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?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to London?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Shanghai to London consider choosing China Southern (92%), British Airways (92%) or Air France (0%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £490. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £493 on average our data indicates £576 when flying 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £163). 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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