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

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in London, with an average flight time of 13h 03m. The most common departure time is 01:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at London Heathrow Airport. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Q: Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and London?

China Eastern connects Shanghai to London with 19 flights per week. British Airways also offers 7 flights per week, while Air China follows with 7 flights per week.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to London is January , where tickets cost £610 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £790 and £788 respectively.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in London, with an average flight time of 13h 03m. The most common departure time is 01:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at London Heathrow Airport. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

China Eastern connects Shanghai to London with 19 flights per week. British Airways also offers 7 flights per week, while Air China follows with 7 flights per week.

Question 3

Which airlines fly direct between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Shanghai to London direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is £503.

Question 4

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to London?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and London.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to London is January, where tickets cost £610 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £790 and £788 respectively.

Question 7

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

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 Shanghai to London.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Shanghai and London historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 132 minutes.

Question 12

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to London 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 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London 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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What is the cheapest Shanghai to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to London costs £351 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other Shanghai-London routes. The most popular route is between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and London?

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

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

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

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

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