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Cheap flights from London City Airport to Shanghai, China from £363

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCY — SHA
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from London City to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London City (LCY) 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£505

One-way from

£363
KLM
  • KLM
  • 8/5-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • London to Shanghai
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from London City to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London City to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Sat 27/912:10LCY - PVG
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Wed 8/1011:15PVG - LCY
1 stop28h 35mKLM
Deal found 21/1£460
Tue 6/509:25LCY - PVG
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Mon 12/510:05PVG - LCY
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£540
Fri 17/1017:00LCY - PVG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1111:40PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£548
Mon 28/409:15LCY - PVG
1 stop19h 55mLufthansa
Thu 13/1101:55PVG - LCY
2 stops22h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£646
Thu 24/409:15LCY - SHA
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/522:30SHA - LCY
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£2,307

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LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Thu 8/5

08:40-09:25

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

12:40-08:50

1 stop28h 10m

£505

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 6/5

09:25-07:25

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/5

10:05-07:35

1 stop28h 30m

£540

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Mon 28/4

09:15-12:10

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/11

01:55-16:40

2 stops22h 45m

£646

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Thu 24/4

10:00-09:25

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

21:30-16:40

2 stops26h 10m

£681

LondonShanghai

LCY - SHA

LCYSHA

London City

Thu 24/4

09:15-10:55

2 stops18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/5

22:30-08:40

2 stops17h 10m

£2,307

LondonShanghai

LCY - SHA

LCYSHA

London City

Tue 18/3

06:50-10:20

2 stops19h 30m

£363

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Thu 30/1

13:35-22:50

2 stops25h 15m

£397

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Wed 5/3

09:25-08:25

1 stop15h 00m

£436

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 8/4

07:50-12:10

1 stop21h 20m

£452

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Sun 26/1

18:55-09:25

1 stop30h 30m

£589

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/1

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Travel insights for flights from London City to Shanghai

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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 22 January 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,111 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London City 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 London City Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SWISS, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £436. Lufthansa flights start at £452 while deals on KLM start at £589 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London City 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 City Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London City Airport to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from London City Airport 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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