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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £216

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

The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in March or December, booked 41 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£216

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£661
15/4-18/4
  • 15/4-18/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
2/2
  • 2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • Shanghai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£132 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 2025.

Tue 15/420:00PVG - LHR
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/410:20LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£568
Mon 30/607:15PVG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mEmirates
Mon 18/810:05LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£569
Thu 6/321:45SHA - LHR
2 stops31h 05mXiamenAir
Wed 12/306:30LHR - SHA
2 stops30h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 21/1£569
Mon 7/419:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Sun 20/420:50LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1£573
Sun 23/207:30SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/215:45LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£573
Wed 19/201:35PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/211:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£578
Tue 22/418:55PVG - LHR
1 stop24h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 26/409:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/1£580
Thu 6/309:15SHA - LTN
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/307:05LTN - SHA
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£582
Fri 21/210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mChina Southern
Sun 9/317:15LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 21/1£584
Thu 20/201:50PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 9/317:00LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1£586
Sun 23/221:10PVG - LHR
2 stops28h 45mHainan Airlines
Wed 26/207:10LHR - PVG
2 stops22h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/1£588
Sun 6/400:05PVG - STN
1 stop19h 50mEmirates
Sun 20/421:10STN - PVG
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£592

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 January 2025.

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ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/4

20:00-09:10

2 stops20h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/4

10:20-06:35

1 stop37h 15m

£568

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/6

07:15-19:45

1 stop19h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£569

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/3

21:45-20:50

2 stops31h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

06:30-20:40

2 stops30h 10m

£569

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/4

19:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 20/4

20:50-18:20

1 stop14h 30m

£573

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/2

07:30-19:10

1 stop19h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/2

15:45-20:40

2 stops20h 55m

£573

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/2

01:35-11:10

1 stop17h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/2

11:40-06:35

Nonstop10h 55m

£578

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 22/4

18:55-12:45

1 stop24h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

09:30-10:35

1 stop18h 05m

£580

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LTN

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/3

09:15-22:20

2 stops21h 05m

London Luton

Thu 13/3

07:05-10:35

2 stops19h 30m

£582

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/2

10:55-18:10

Nonstop15h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/3

17:15-20:45

1 stop19h 30m

£584

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/2

01:50-06:30

Nonstop12h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 9/3

17:00-12:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£586

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to London

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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 17 January 2025.

Booking 41 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 £161). 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 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to London in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 January 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to LON are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to London, such as XiamenAir, EVA Air and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,253 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.4
Very Good
1,253 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,253 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,253 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,253 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,253 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,253 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

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

    Currently priced at £569, Emirates will fly you from Shanghai to London and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from XiamenAir and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £569 and £573, respectively. Emirates is priced at 16% 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 Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £225. However, be on the lookout for offers from Shenzhen Airlines and Thai Airways, 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 (93%), British Airways (93%) or China Eastern (50%) 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 £427. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £467 on average our data indicates £1,034 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 £161). 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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