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

Currently priced at £462, China Eastern will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £462 and £465, respectively. These flights start at 20% 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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £309. Users have also found prices from £311 and £312 on Hainan Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from London to Shanghai?

When deciding which route to take from London to Shanghai consider London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?

On average you can expect to pay £1,750 for a flight from London to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £302 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £393.

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 (92%), China Southern (64%), British Airways (64%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Shanghai?

When booking a flight from London to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Air China or China Southern as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 13% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 13% by booking at least 59 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from London to Shanghai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £506.

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

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from London. Users have commonly found prices around £573 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £399. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

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.

£308+ Flights from London to Shanghai, China

The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in February or May, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from London to Shanghai

Round-trip from	£461
One-way from	£308
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£521

Air France
12/3-31/3
3 total stops
37h 50m total
London to Shanghai

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10/2
3 total stops
30h 15m total
London to Shanghai

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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 16 January 2025.

Wed 12/317:05LHR - PVG

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/321:40PVG - LHR

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£461

Fri 31/110:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Tue 11/201:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/1£462

Mon 27/117:05LHR - PVG

2 stops18h 00mKLM

Wed 12/222:05PVG - LHR

2 stops20h 40mKLM

Deal found 15/1£462

Fri 28/220:20STN - PVG

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/308:50PVG - STN

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£464

Sat 26/411:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 15mAir China

Sat 10/501:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Deal found 15/1£465

Sat 27/910:00LCY - PVG

1 stop16h 25mKLM

Wed 8/1011:15PVG - LCY

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/1£465

Sat 25/119:35LHR - PVG

2 stops29h 50mAir France

Sat 8/211:25PVG - LHR

2 stops34h 20mAir France

Deal found 15/1£466

Fri 21/321:10LHR - SHA

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/415:45SHA - LHR

1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£469

Wed 26/220:05STN - SHA

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/321:30SHA - STN

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1£470

Fri 16/522:05LHR - SHA

1 stop33h 25mShenzhen Airlines

Thu 29/515:45SHA - LHR

1 stop35h 15mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/1£472

Wed 12/217:15LHR - PVG

1 stop23h 45mChina Southern

Wed 19/208:15PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/1£472

Mon 17/222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Sun 23/219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 14/1£473

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Wed 12/317:05LHR - PVG

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/321:40PVG - LHR

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£461

Fri 31/110:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Tue 11/201:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/1£462

Mon 27/117:05LHR - PVG

2 stops18h 00mKLM

Wed 12/222:05PVG - LHR

2 stops20h 40mKLM

Deal found 15/1£462

Sat 26/411:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 15mAir China

Sat 10/501:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Deal found 15/1£465

Tue 28/122:00LHR - SHA

1 stop27h 15mChina Southern

Mon 3/221:50SHA - LHR

1 stop28h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 14/1£470

Fri 16/522:05LHR - SHA

1 stop33h 25mShenzhen Airlines

Thu 29/515:45SHA - LHR

1 stop35h 15mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 14/1£472

Wed 26/206:20LHR - PVG

2 stops19h 05mAir France

Mon 10/322:05PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Deal found 15/1£482

Tue 11/209:30LHR - PVG

1 stop18h 55mGulf Air

Fri 14/214:55PVG - LHR

1 stop31h 50mGulf Air

Deal found 15/1£486

Wed 26/215:45LHR - SHA

2 stops20h 55mXiamenAir

Wed 12/307:25SHA - LHR

2 stops21h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/1£503

Sat 8/207:10LHR - PVG

1 stop13h 50mHainan Airlines

Thu 13/211:35PVG - LHR

2 stops38h 00mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/1£506

Mon 24/312:35LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 30/311:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/1£542

Sun 18/518:35LGW - PVG

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Thu 29/510:05PVG - LGW

1 stop38h 45mSWISS

Deal found 15/1£560

Direct flights from London to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from London to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

Fri 31/110:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Tue 11/201:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/1£462

Sat 26/411:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 15mAir China

Sat 10/501:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Deal found 15/1£465

Fri 31/117:50LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 50mChina Eastern

Wed 12/208:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop13h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/1£494

Mon 24/312:35LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 30/311:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/1£542

Thu 8/511:35LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1102:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£797

Wed 29/117:50LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/711:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£831

Last-minute flights from London to Shanghai
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Thu 16/117:50LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 50mChina Eastern

Tue 11/213:30PVG - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/1£475

Fri 17/121:10LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/221:35SHA - LHR

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1£470

Wed 22/121:00LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 7/208:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop13h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/1£475

Wed 22/122:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Fri 7/208:50SHA - LHR

1 stop17h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 15/1£487

Wed 22/105:55STN - PVG

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/210:45PVG - STN

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£497

Wed 22/112:35LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 35mChina Southern

Fri 7/208:15PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/1£517

Wed 22/116:30LGW - PVG

1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/219:50PVG - LGW

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£528

Wed 22/106:00LGW - PVG

1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/223:00PVG - LGW

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/1£576

Thu 23/115:45LHR - PVG

2 stops19h 20mKLM

Thu 30/111:25PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 25mKLM

Deal found 16/1£534

Thu 23/110:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Mon 24/201:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/1£574

Sat 25/119:35LHR - PVG

2 stops29h 50mAir France

Sat 8/211:25PVG - LHR

2 stops34h 20mAir France

Deal found 15/1£466

Sat 25/119:35LHR - PVG

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/211:25PVG - LHR

1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£467

One-way flights from London to Shanghai
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Mon 10/209:35STN - SHA

3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£308

Tue 10/621:20LGW - PVG

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 14/1£309

Thu 23/108:25LTN - PVG

3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£310

Thu 13/207:10LHR - PVG

1 stop13h 50mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/1£311

Fri 24/120:50LGW - PVG

3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£312

Fri 14/221:40LHR - PVG

1 stop19h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 15/1£312

Tue 10/606:00STN - PVG

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1£312

Mon 17/321:00LHR - SHA

2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/1£313

Sun 30/322:05LHR - SHA

1 stop33h 25mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 15/1£314

Thu 20/313:15LCY - PVG

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£314

Sat 24/520:35LHR - PVG

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£314

Thu 20/313:15LCY - SHA

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£314

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

17:05-19:05

2 stops18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/3

21:40-10:30

1 stop19h 50m

£461

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 31/1

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/2

01:50-06:30

Nonstop12h 40m

£462

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

Fri 28/2

20:20-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/3

08:50-21:15

2 stops20h 25m

£464

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 26/4

11:40-05:55

Nonstop11h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/5

01:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£465

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 21/3

21:10-23:55

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/4

15:45-19:50

1 stop35h 05m

£469

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 26/2

20:05-09:55

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

21:30-15:25

2 stops25h 55m

£470

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

17:15-01:00

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/2

08:15-17:55

1 stop17h 40m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

22:05-10:15

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

21:30-19:10

1 stop29h 40m

£475

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/2

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£477

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Best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai

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Estimated return price

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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?

The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 67 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?

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?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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

The most flights from LON to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from London to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Air China, Tianjin Airlines and China Eastern. 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.

ANA

8.4

Very Good

847 reviews

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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

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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

3,348 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

847 reviews

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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

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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?

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

821 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

847 reviews

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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?

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,752 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

847 reviews

Check prices

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Shanghai round-trip?
Currently priced at £462, China Eastern will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £462 and £465, respectively. These flights start at 20% 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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £309. Users have also found prices from £311 and £312 on Hainan Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from London to Shanghai?
When deciding which route to take from London to Shanghai consider London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.
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 (92%), China Southern (64%), British Airways (64%).
What are the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?
On average you can expect to pay £1,750 for a flight from London to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £302 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £393.
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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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£302	Average£629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest£372	Average£472	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£398	Average£632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£418	Average£544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£423	Average£554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£425	Average£555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£429	Average£551	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Air China	Cheapest£434	Average£566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£464	Average£508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£491	Average£542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights

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The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in February or May, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 16 January 2025.