Q: How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 11h 43m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2).

Question 1

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 11h 43m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2).

Question 2

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai. They are: Air China, British Airways, China Eastern and China Southern. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with China Southern at £375 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Southern.

Question 3

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 4

Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai is January, where tickets cost £537 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £839 and £765 respectively.

Question 6

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.

Question 7

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 8

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

Question 9

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 10

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Shanghai historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 143 minutes.

Question 11

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 12

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 13

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 14

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 15

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai costs £355 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines flying to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Shanghai is British Airways, followed by China Eastern and China Southern.

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