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Find cheap flights from Shanghai to London from £178

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to London departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to London

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to London 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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18:55 - 06:45PVG-LHR
18h 50m1 stop
21:50 - 10:35LHR-PVG
29h 45m1 stop
£443Etihad Airways
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Wed, 29 May - Thu, 13 Jun
18:55 - 06:45PVG-LHR
18h 50m1 stop
09:30 - 10:35LHR-PVG
18h 05m1 stop
£454Etihad Airways
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Wed, 29 May - Sun, 2 Jun
06:55 - 19:10PVG-LHR
19h 15m1 stop
22:10 - 00:20LHR-PVG
19h 10m1 stop
£460China Southern
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 4 Jun
23:05 - 19:30PVG-LHR
27h 25m1 stop
22:05 - 16:15LHR-PVG
35h 10m1 stop
Sun, 9 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
07:20 - 20:00PVG-LHR
19h 40m1 stop
22:00 - 20:30LHR-PVG
39h 30m2 stops
Fri, 7 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
11:15 - 20:55PVG-LHR
16h 40m1 stop
09:55 - 09:25LHR-PVG
16h 30m1 stop
£509KLM
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Thu, 6 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
16:25 - 19:30PVG-LHR
34h 05m2 stops
07:45 - 09:50LHR-PVG
19h 05m2 stops
£510Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
16:25 - 19:30PVG-LHR
34h 05m2 stops
07:45 - 09:50LHR-PVG
19h 05m2 stops
£510Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Thu, 13 Jun
21:55 - 19:10PVG-LHR
28h 15m1 stop
22:10 - 00:20LHR-PVG
19h 10m1 stop
£512China Southern
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Sat, 1 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
11:15 - 20:55PVG-LHR
16h 40m1 stop
14:45 - 16:55LHR-PVG
19h 10m2 stops
£558KLM
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun

Flights from Shanghai to London - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Shanghai to London flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Shanghai to London.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Shanghai to London cost £412 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and London Gatwick Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £511.

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

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Shanghai to London, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Shanghai, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Shanghai to London, 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 Shanghai to London is March, where tickets cost £470 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £994 and £878 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Shanghai to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to London, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Hainan Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £178. KAYAK users also found Shanghai to London return flights on Etihad Airways from £443 and on China Southern from £460.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and London?

China Eastern connects Shanghai to London with up to 2 flights per day. Air China also offers 1 flight per day, while British Airways follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Shanghai and London?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Shanghai to London.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to London. They are: Air China, British Airways, China Eastern and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air China at £472 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air China.

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

Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in London, with an average flight time of 13h 27m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are 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.

How long does a flight from Shanghai to London take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 11h 55m.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai to London

Cheapest flight

£178
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Shanghai to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to London 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 Shanghai to London

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to London was £222 for a one-way ticket and £554 for a return.

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

    Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. London is served by 5 airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, and London Southend. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport and land at London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to London?

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

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

    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 Shanghai to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

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

    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 London from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to London?

Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai to London

Monday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

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Direct returns

London to Shanghai

Monday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Friday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

Air China, British Airways, China Eastern, +2 more

Air China, British Airways, +3 more

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Cheapest flights to London from Shanghai found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/6Sun
1 stopHainan Airlines
27h 25mPVG-LHR
£178
4/6Tue
1 stopShenzhen Airlines
35h 15mSHA-LHR
£195
1/6Sat
1 stop
30h 50mPVG-LHR
£196
1/6Sat
1 stop
30h 50mPVG-LHR
£198
15/6Sat
1 stopTianjin Airlines
39h 40mSHA-LHR
£279
18/5Sat
1 stopChina Southern
26h 15mPVG-LHR
£281
17/5Fri
1 stopChina Southern
30h 35mPVG-LGW
£283
14/5Tue
1 stopEmirates
36h 40mPVG-STN
£324
29/6Sat
2 stopsTianjin Airlines
39h 40mSHA-LHR
£327
22/6Sat
1 stopEmirates
22h 00mPVG-LHR
£330

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Last minute flights from Shanghai to London

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Shanghai to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
12/5Sun
multi-stopHainan Airlines
34h 05mPVG-LHR
16/5Thu
multi-stopHainan Airlines
19h 05mLHR-PVG
£539
14/5Tue
multi-stop
31h 15mSHA-LHR
22/5Wed
multi-stop
31h 10mLHR-SHA
£636
14/5Tue
multi-stop
29h 05mSHA-LHR
24/5Fri
multi-stop
18h 45mLHR-SHA
£638
14/5Tue
multi-stop
34h 00mSHA-LHR
24/5Fri
multi-stop
18h 45mLHR-SHA
£639
11/5Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
19h 25mPVG-LHR
16/5Thu
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 40mLHR-PVG
£734
11/5Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
19h 25mPVG-LHR
16/5Thu
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 40mLHR-PVG
£735
12/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
18h 25mPVG-LHR
16/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
19h 30mLHR-PVG
£820
12/5Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
14h 40mPVG-LHR
16/5Thu
directVirgin Atlantic
12h 45mLHR-PVG
£938
12/5Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
14h 40mPVG-LHR
16/5Thu
directVirgin Atlantic
12h 45mLHR-PVG
£939
12/5Sun
multi-stopEVA Air
30h 20mPVG-LHR
16/5Thu
multi-stopEVA Air
37h 50mLHR-PVG
£953

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