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Cheap Flights from London to Shanghai (LON-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Shanghai

Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 22:50LHR-PVG
17h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:10 - 18:35PVG-LHR
18h 25m1 stop
£434China Southern
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
£435British Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 25 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:50LHR-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£436China Southern
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Sat, 6 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
KLM Logo
08:40 - 09:25LCY-PVG
16h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:25 - 07:15PVG-LCY
27h 50m1 stop
£447KLM
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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
KLM Logo
06:30 - 09:25LHR-PVG
18h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:25 - 20:50PVG-LHR
17h 25m1 stop
£448KLM
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Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
21:50 - 11:55LHR-PVG
30h 05m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 14:45PVG-LHR
30h 15m1 stop
£465Gulf Air
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Fri, 14 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec
Air China Logo
11:05 - 06:30LGW-PVG
11h 25mdirect
Air China Logo
02:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
£484Air China
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Thu, 13 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
China Eastern Logo
09:15 - 14:00PVG-LGW
12h 45mdirect
£494China Eastern
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Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
China Eastern Logo
02:20 - 06:30PVG-LGW
12h 10mdirect
£494China Eastern
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 1 Dec
Air China Logo
11:05 - 06:30LGW-PVG
11h 25mdirect
Air China Logo
02:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
£499Air China
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Air China provides above-average legroom in economy.
Travelers appreciate legroom in China Eastern's Premium Economy.
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China Southern
Cheapest • from £434 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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LGW-PVG
Cheapest • 1% average savings
LGW-PVG
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest return fare
£434
Typical prices: £464-£561
China Southern
Mon 3/11Sun 16/11
LHR - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£441
Typical prices: £501-£561
British Airways
Mon 5/1Sat 28/2
LHR - PVG • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Shanghai departing in November.

What is the cheapest London to Shanghai flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Shanghai costs £369 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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For London to Shanghai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai back to London, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Shanghai is March, where tickets cost £471 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £829 and £753 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from London to Shanghai

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Air China

Air China offers above-average legroom and free alcohol in economy class, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Air China's A350-900 features reverse herringbone seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, ideal for long-haul comfort.

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China Eastern

China Eastern's Business Class offers lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, ensuring comfort on long-haul flights.


China Eastern's Premium Economy offers extra legroom, ideal for long flights, enhancing comfort significantly.

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Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Shanghai

Cheapest flight£284
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from London to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from London to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Shanghai was £382 for a one-way ticket and £583 for a return.

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

    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.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Shanghai?

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Shanghai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Shanghai.
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Direct departures

London to Shanghai

Monday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to London

Monday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern

Air China, British Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1404 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2.0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

The crew was very nice and pleasant. We were very reluctant to book our flight with British Airlines because we had bad experience with their flight attendants on the previous trips, they were rude and not helpful.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

The seat pads are past there sell by date now and are uncomfotable. Also, with screens in the back of the seat, the seats shouldnt be able to recline as this puts rhe screen in your face.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

As I have said it sucked, the ticket counter to have to find and pay for another airline to get home. Now I understand this happened over the weekend but they should have someone there to talk to us instead of throwing the regular crew under the bus.

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