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

Currently priced at £516, KLM will fly you from Shanghai to London and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £519 and £520, respectively. KLM is priced at 27% 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 £158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Gulf Air and Tianjin Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to London for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to London?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to London flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £342. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £444 on average our data indicates £1,183 when flying 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 (83%), British Airways (83%) or China Eastern (25%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Shanghai to London?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 36% on the overall cost on flights from Shanghai to London.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Shanghai to London at least 60 days early can save you up to 34% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 60 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Shanghai to London for as little as £527 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £625 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to London from Shanghai average £618. You can even find prices in March for less than £618, as users have found deals to London from as low as £455. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to London from Shanghai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

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.

£158+ Flights from Shanghai, China to London

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in December or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to London

Round-trip from	£515
One-way from	£158
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£691

8/5-21/5
4 total stops
56h 25m total
Shanghai to London

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Hainan Airlines
7/5
1 total stop
18h 00m total
Shanghai to London

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£56 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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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 18 April 2025.

Thu 8/508:55PVG - LGW

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/511:25LGW - PVG

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£515

Sun 25/511:15PVG - LCY

1 stop16h 00mKLM

Mon 2/609:20LCY - PVG

1 stop17h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/4£516

Sun 11/522:40PVG - LHR

1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/521:20LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£516

Wed 14/511:15PVG - LHR

1 stop28h 45mKLM

Wed 28/511:45LHR - PVG

1 stop14h 40mKLM

Deal found 18/4£517

Sun 11/508:20SHA - LGW

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/519:15LGW - SHA

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£518

Tue 20/508:10SHA - STN

3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/514:20STN - SHA

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£518

Thu 8/508:55PVG - STN

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/518:00STN - PVG

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£518

Wed 10/907:15PVG - LGW

1 stop36h 20mEmirates

Wed 24/914:30LGW - PVG

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Deal found 17/4£519

Thu 8/516:25PVG - LHR

2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines

Wed 21/522:00LHR - PVG

1 stop34h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 17/4£520

Thu 8/508:30SHA - LHR

2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines

Wed 21/522:00LHR - SHA

1 stop17h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 17/4£520

Thu 8/508:55PVG - LTN

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/515:40LTN - PVG

1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£523

Tue 13/520:50PVG - LHR

1 stop22h 20mFinnair

Mon 26/516:10LHR - PVG

1 stop19h 00mFinnair

Deal found 18/4£533

Best flights from Shanghai to London
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to London that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Thu 8/508:55PVG - LGW

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/511:25LGW - PVG

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£515

Sun 25/511:15PVG - LCY

1 stop16h 00mKLM

Mon 2/609:20LCY - PVG

1 stop17h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/4£516

Wed 10/907:15PVG - LGW

1 stop36h 20mEmirates

Wed 24/914:30LGW - PVG

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Deal found 17/4£519

Thu 8/516:25PVG - LHR

2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines

Wed 21/522:00LHR - PVG

1 stop34h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 17/4£520

Mon 12/507:30PVG - LHR

1 stop18h 40mThai Airways

Thu 15/521:25LHR - PVG

1 stop25h 20mThai Airways

Deal found 17/4£527

Tue 20/510:15SHA - LHR

1 stop17h 00mAir China

Tue 27/520:25LHR - SHA

1 stop14h 35mAir China

Deal found 17/4£546

Thu 8/508:35SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 30mChina Southern

Wed 21/521:00LHR - SHA

1 stop14h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 17/4£547

Thu 15/511:20SHA - LHR

2 stops39h 40mTianjin Airlines

Sun 25/522:00LHR - SHA

2 stops29h 15mTianjin Airlines

Deal found 18/4£549

Thu 8/509:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 10mChina Eastern

Wed 21/518:25LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/4£560

Thu 8/522:30SHA - LHR

1 stop26h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 21/518:20LHR - SHA

1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/4£563

Thu 3/718:55PVG - LHR

1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 14/721:45LHR - PVG

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/4£566

Sun 18/511:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 25/512:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/4£575

Direct flights from Shanghai to London
Explore direct flight options from Shanghai to London based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Thu 8/509:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 10mChina Eastern

Wed 21/518:25LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/4£560

Wed 7/501:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Wed 21/511:15LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 30mAir China

Deal found 17/4£573

Sun 18/511:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 25/512:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/4£575

Thu 8/512:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern

Wed 21/521:20LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/4£589

Mon 12/509:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/511:25LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£729

Sat 12/711:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mChina Southern

Wed 13/812:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/4£1,012

Last-minute flights from Shanghai to London
Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to London. Data last updated 18 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 22/409:30PVG - LHR

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/509:30LHR - PVG

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£955

Tue 22/418:25PVG - LHR

1 stop28h 50mChina Southern

Tue 20/512:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 17/4£1,010

Tue 22/423:50PVG - LHR

1 stop19h 50mLufthansa

Tue 20/513:45LHR - PVG

2 stops18h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 17/4£1,205

Tue 22/412:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern

Tue 27/521:20LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/4£1,517

Tue 22/410:10PVG - LHR

2 stops34h 30mSWISS

Tue 20/517:15LHR - PVG

2 stops55h 25mSWISS

Deal found 17/4£1,562

Wed 23/420:50PVG - LHR

1 stop25h 20mFinnair

Tue 27/518:10LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 00mFinnair

Deal found 17/4£819

Wed 23/411:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 20/512:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/4£964

Wed 23/407:55SHA - LHR

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/522:10LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£976

Wed 23/412:25SHA - LHR

1 stop15h 05mAir China

Tue 27/520:25LHR - SHA

1 stop14h 35mAir China

Deal found 17/4£982

Wed 23/407:10PVG - LHR

1 stop19h 50mAir China

Tue 27/520:25LHR - PVG

2 stops19h 35mAir China

Deal found 17/4£1,264

Sat 26/401:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/419:15LGW - PVG

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£1,074

Sun 27/410:45PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 15mChina Eastern

Sun 27/419:00LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/4£1,607

One-way flights from Shanghai to London
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to London. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Wed 7/508:30SHA - LHR

1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/4£158

Tue 10/616:25PVG - LHR

1 stop34h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/4£159

Fri 23/517:10PVG - LHR

1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/4£175

Mon 9/615:55PVG - LHR

1 stop22h 00mGulf Air

Deal found 16/4£196

Wed 14/518:20PVG - LTN

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4£196

Wed 14/515:50SHA - LTN

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4£196

Wed 14/511:50SHA - LGW

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4£199

Fri 30/510:00PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 00mTianjin Airlines

Deal found 17/4£211

Thu 5/608:55PVG - STN

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£212

Wed 14/520:00SHA - STN

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4£214

Thu 5/608:55PVG - LGW

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£215

Thu 8/511:20SHA - LHR

2 stops39h 40mTianjin Airlines

Deal found 17/4£218

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/5

08:55-10:30

2 stops32h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 21/5

11:25-18:15

2 stops23h 50m

£515

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/5

11:15-20:15

1 stop16h 00m

London City

Mon 2/6

09:20-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

£516

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/5

22:40-19:30

1 stop27h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

21:20-15:40

Nonstop11h 20m

£516

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/7

11:15-07:40

1 stop27h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/7

11:45-09:25

1 stop14h 40m

£517

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/5

08:20-08:15

2 stops30h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 17/5

19:15-10:20

2 stops32h 05m

£518

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

07:15-12:35

1 stop36h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/9

14:30-22:20

1 stop24h 50m

£519

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/5

16:25-19:30

2 stops34h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

22:00-15:20

1 stop34h 20m

£520

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

£520

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/5

07:30-19:10

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

21:25-05:45

1 stop25h 20m

£527

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/5

10:15-20:15

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

20:25-18:00

1 stop14h 35m

£546

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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.

Estimated return price

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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?

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 £164). 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?

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

The most flights from CN2 to LON are scheduled on a Wednesday (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

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

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

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

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,179 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,179 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,179 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

ANA

8.3

Very Good

845 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,179 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,179 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,179 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,200 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,179 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to London round-trip?
Currently priced at £516, KLM will fly you from Shanghai to London and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £519 and £520, respectively. KLM is priced at 27% 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 £158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Gulf Air and Tianjin 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?
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.
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 (83%), British Airways (83%) or China Eastern (25%) 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 £342. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £444 on average our data indicates £1,183 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 £164). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£470	Average£694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£536	Average£735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London from £158

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London are usually found in December or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to London

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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 11 April 2025.

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

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 18 April 2025.

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 18 April 2025.

Rainfall in London by month

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Temperature in London by month

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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 18 April 2025.

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

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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 18 April 2025.