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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai from £211

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Shanghai are usually found in May or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 22/2

11:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/3

02:15-06:55

Nonstop12h 40m

£445

LondonShanghai

LCY - PVG

LCYPVG

London City

Mon 25/11

08:40-09:25

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/12

11:25-07:15

1 stop27h 50m

£446

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/3

11:35-17:55

2 stops38h 20m

£446

LondonShanghai

LTN - SHA

LTNSHA

London Luton

Wed 4/12

19:55-12:55

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/12

20:50-14:45

2 stops25h 55m

£447

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 25/11

21:10-11:00

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

07:20-19:10

1 stop19h 50m

£450

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 4/12

07:15-10:10

2 stops18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/12

08:55-12:35

2 stops35h 40m

£450

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 10/1

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/1

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£453

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 2/12

06:55-15:15

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/12

09:00-12:00

2 stops35h 00m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 25/4

22:05-14:30

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

15:45-19:50

1 stop35h 05m

£463

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 9/12

06:30-09:25

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/12

22:05-10:45

2 stops20h 40m

£463

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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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£379

One-way from

£211

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  • 57h 20m total
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Thu 21/1111:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 05mAir China
Sun 1/1202:15PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mAir China
Deal found 14/11£445
Mon 25/1108:40LCY - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Tue 10/1211:25PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/11£446
Wed 4/1219:55LTN - SHA
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1220:50SHA - LTN
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£447
Mon 25/1121:10LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1207:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£450
Wed 4/1207:15LGW - SHA
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1208:55SHA - LGW
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£450
Mon 2/1206:55LGW - PVG
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1209:00PVG - LGW
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£459
Mon 9/1206:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Mon 16/1222:05PVG - LHR
2 stops20h 40mKLM
Deal found 14/11£463
Wed 27/1119:55LTN - PVG
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1217:30PVG - LTN
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£464
Tue 3/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Wed 5/210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11£471
Tue 26/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Thu 5/1208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/11£476
Sun 1/1221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1221:45SHA - LHR
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£481
Fri 29/1115:50STN - PVG
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1211:45PVG - STN
2 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£491

Best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai

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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 8 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from London to Shanghai is 64 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 £541). Flying from London to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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 15 November 2024.

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 10 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 15 November 2024.

The most flights from LON to CN2 are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 15 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Hainan Airlines, KLM and Air China. 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
833 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very Good
477 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Garuda Indonesia
7.9
Good
89 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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 £379, Hainan Airlines will fly you from London to Shanghai and back. In addition to Hainan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Shenzhen Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £394 and £422, respectively. These flights start at 33% 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 £266. Users have also found prices from £267 and £273 on Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan 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 (97%), China Southern (65%), British Airways (65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,497 for a flight from London to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is £270 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £382.

  • 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 £541). Flying from London to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£292Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£390Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£397Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£409Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air ChinaCheapest£430Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£447Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£460Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Gulf AirCheapest£474Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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