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Cheap flights from England to Shanghai, China from £309

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from England to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from England (GBENG) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£462

One-way from

£309
KLM
  • KLM
  • 27/1-12/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • England to Shanghai
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • 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 17 January 2025.

Mon 27/117:05LHR - PVG
2 stops18h 00mKLM
Wed 12/222:05PVG - LHR
2 stops20h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/1£462
Tue 18/320:20STN - PVG
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/308:50PVG - STN
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£462
Sat 8/220:25LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Fri 14/222:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1£464
Sat 22/222:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Fri 28/206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1£464
Sat 18/110:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 6/201:50PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1£465
Mon 24/206:25LGW - PVG
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/322:30PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£466
Thu 20/317:05LCY - PVG
2 stops18h 00mKLM
Wed 26/311:25PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 17/1£466
Sat 26/411:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 15mAir China
Sat 10/501:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 16/1£467
Fri 17/121:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/207:30SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£467
Sat 22/221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Fri 28/219:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1£468
Fri 21/321:00LHR - PVG
2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/623:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/1£468
Thu 20/307:10LHR - PVG
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/321:10PVG - LHR
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£473

Find flights from England to Shanghai within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

17:05-19:05

2 stops18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/2

22:05-10:45

2 stops20h 40m

£462

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 18/3

20:20-05:45

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/3

08:50-21:15

2 stops20h 25m

£462

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 8/2

20:25-10:10

1 stop29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/2

22:05-17:20

1 stop27h 15m

£464

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 22/2

22:00-00:25

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/2

06:55-18:15

1 stop19h 20m

£464

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 16/2

11:40-06:35

Nonstop10h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/2

02:15-06:55

Nonstop12h 40m

£465

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

06:25-05:45

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

22:30-17:20

2 stops26h 50m

£466

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Thu 20/3

17:05-19:05

2 stops18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/3

11:25-07:15

1 stop27h 50m

£466

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 21/3

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/6

23:05-19:30

1 stop27h 25m

£468

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 22/2

21:30-14:55

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/2

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

£468

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

07:10-05:00

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/3

21:10-17:35

2 stops28h 25m

£473

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Best time to book a flight from England to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from England to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 PVG?

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 17 January 2025.

When flying from England to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from England to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from England to Shanghai. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from GBENG to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 28.0 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 Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from England to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Air France, SWISS and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
739 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
337 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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.

  • 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 £309. Users have also found prices from £313 and £314 on Beijing Capital Airlines and China Eastern, 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 Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from England to Shanghai consider choosing China Eastern (93%), China Southern (67%) or British Airways (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from England to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,751 for a flight from England to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £302 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £412.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from England to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£302Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest£372Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£398Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£418Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£423Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£425Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£429Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapest£434Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£464Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£481Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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