Cheap flights from London to Shanghai, China from £270
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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from London to Shanghai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 20 February 2025.
Round-trip from | £431 |
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One-way from | £270 |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | £446 |
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Cheapest flights from London to ShanghaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from London to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Sun 23/3
17:15-16:45
1 stop15h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 29/3
17:50-15:15
1 stop29h 25m
LondonShanghai
LGW - SHA
LGWSHA
London Gatwick
Sun 2/3
08:40-18:20
2 stops25h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 9/3
09:15-07:50
2 stops30h 35m
LondonShanghai
STN - PVG
STNPVG
London Stansted
Wed 26/3
05:55-05:45
1 stop15h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 31/3
17:10-17:45
2 stops31h 35m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 19/3
21:10-11:00
1 stop29h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 23/3
07:20-19:10
1 stop19h 50m
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Mon 10/3
22:00-22:15
1 stop16h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 28/3
08:50-18:15
1 stop17h 25m
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Sun 16/3
21:10-10:25
1 stop29h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 31/3
07:45-19:50
1 stop19h 05m
LondonShanghai
STN - SHA
STNSHA
London Stansted
Sun 2/3
06:10-18:20
2 stops28h 10m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 9/3
06:40-22:40
2 stops24h 00m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Thu 20/3
17:35-19:05
1 stop17h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 24/3
22:05-10:30
1 stop20h 25m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Sat 1/3
21:10-12:25
1 stop31h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 15/3
16:20-19:10
1 stop34h 50m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 26/3
17:05-19:05
2 stops18h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 31/3
11:15-20:55
1 stop16h 40m
Best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai
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Travel insights for flights from London to Shanghai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.
The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Shanghai?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from London 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 LON to PVG?
Find hourly flight availability from London 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 20 February 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from London to Shanghai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from London to Shanghai
Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 20 February 2025.
The most flights from LON to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 20 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Japan Airlines and Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Feb 2025
MNL - HND
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