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Cheap flights from London City Airport to Shanghai, China from £340

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCY — SHA
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£479

One-way from

£340

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£476
KLM
  • KLM
  • 5/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 50m total
  • London to Shanghai
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£110 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 March 2025.

Mon 5/520:10LCY - PVG
1 stop30h 15mKLM
Mon 9/611:15PVG - LCY
1 stop28h 35mKLM
Deal found 25/3£479
Fri 7/1109:25LCY - PVG
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Tue 18/1111:40PVG - LCY
1 stop29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 24/3£566
Fri 24/1008:55LCY - PVG
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1111:40PVG - LCY
1 stop38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£639
Wed 5/1110:00LCY - PVG
1 stop16h 05mLufthansa
Mon 17/1100:10PVG - LCY
2 stops24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3£661
Tue 6/509:20LCY - SHA
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/518:50SHA - LCY
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£664
Tue 22/408:30LCY - PVG
1 stop23h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 16/512:25PVG - LCY
1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/3£679
Wed 30/408:45LCY - SHA
2 stops20h 30mANA
Thu 3/713:35SHA - LCY
2 stops25h 45mANA
Deal found 25/3£4,575

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London City 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 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London City Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

London City

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Mon 5/5

20:10-09:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/6

11:15-08:50

1 stop28h 35m

£479

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 20/5

09:20-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/6

21:30-09:15

2 stops18h 45m

£640

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 20/5

17:00-15:05

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/5

23:50-16:25

1 stop23h 35m

£662

LondonShanghai

LCY - SHA

LCYSHA

London City

Tue 6/5

09:20-12:20

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/5

18:50-08:10

2 stops20h 20m

£664

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Tue 22/4

08:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

12:25-10:05

1 stop28h 40m

£679

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Sun 14/9

19:20-07:40

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/9

10:10-07:35

1 stop28h 25m

£796

LondonShanghai

LCY - SHA

LCYSHA

London City

Wed 30/4

08:45-12:15

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/7

13:35-08:20

2 stops25h 45m

£4,575

LondonShanghai

LCY - SHA

LCYSHA

London City

Thu 8/5

13:45-19:15

2 stops22h 30m

£340

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Mon 21/4

13:45-18:40

2 stops21h 55m

£405

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Thu 1/5

17:00-15:05

1 stop15h 05m

£453

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

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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 26 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Shanghai, such as ANA, KLM and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,950 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £453. China Eastern flights start at £468 while deals on KLM start at £630 one-way.

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

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  • 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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