Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from London and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 11h 36m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (6).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from London and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 11h 36m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (6).

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Shanghai was £271 for a one-way ticket and £492 for a return.

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

China Eastern connects London to Shanghai with 28 flights per week. British Airways also offers 7 flights per week, while Air China follows with 7 flights per week.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

China Eastern connects London to Shanghai with 28 flights per week. British Airways also offers 7 flights per week, while Air China follows with 7 flights per week.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between London and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from London 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 £365 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Southern.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between London and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from London 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 £365 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Southern.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Shanghai is November, where tickets cost £497 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £782 and £708 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Shanghai is November, where tickets cost £497 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £782 and £708 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London 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 to Shanghai.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London 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 is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London 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 with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Shanghai historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 131 minutes.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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 evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London 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 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London 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 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Shanghai were found on China Southern (£492) and Finnair (£492).

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Shanghai were found on China Southern (£492) and Finnair (£492).

Question 25

What is the cheapest London to Shanghai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Shanghai costs £367 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 1% cheaper than other London-Shanghai routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 26

What is the cheapest London to Shanghai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Shanghai costs £367 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 1% cheaper than other London-Shanghai routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Shanghai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Shanghai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 29

How much is a return flight from London to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Shanghai from London usually cost between £623 and £923 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £492 on China Southern (18 Sept–25 Sept).

Question 30

What are the most popular airlines flying to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

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