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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.
LON — SHA
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

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

One-way from

£270

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£446
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • London to Shanghai
2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Shanghai
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.

Sun 23/317:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 30mChina Southern
Sat 29/317:50PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/2£431
Tue 18/215:45LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 40mKLM
Tue 4/311:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/2£432
Sun 2/308:40LGW - SHA
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/309:15SHA - LGW
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£433
Wed 26/305:55STN - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/317:10PVG - STN
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£433
Mon 24/221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/307:30SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£433
Wed 19/321:10LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/307:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£433
Mon 10/322:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Fri 28/308:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/2£434
Sun 2/306:10STN - SHA
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/306:40SHA - STN
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£435
Thu 20/317:35LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 30mAir France
Mon 24/322:05PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 25mAir France
Deal found 19/2£437
Mon 10/319:55LTN - PVG
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/306:45PVG - LTN
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£437
Fri 14/310:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/319:50PVG - LGW
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£440
Mon 24/221:10LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 3/307:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/2£443

Find flights from London to Shanghai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 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

£431

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

£433

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

£433

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

£433

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

£434

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

£435

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

£435

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

£437

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

£447

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

£448

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Travel insights for flights from London to Shanghai

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

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.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very Good

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 flying from London to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at £431, China Southern will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Shenzhen Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £449 and £450, respectively. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Tianjin Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £273. Users have also found prices from £283 and £293 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Shanghai?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London to Shanghai on time: China Eastern (98%), China Southern (79%), British Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,676 for a flight from London to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £292 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £406.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£361Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£386Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£391Average£425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£408Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£411Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest£433Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£459Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£469Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£478Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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