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Cheapest return fare
£440
Typical prices: £507-£1,100
Finnair
Thu 12/11Wed 25/11
PVG - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£584
China Eastern
Mon 10/8Wed 19/8
PVG - LGW • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to London

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Finnair Logo
21:00 - 17:00
PVG
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LHR
28h 00m
1 stop
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16:15 - 18:55
LHR
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PVG
18h 40m
1 stop
£440Finnair
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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21:00 - 09:10
PVG
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LHR
20h 10m
1 stop
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10:20 - 18:55
LHR
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PVG
24h 35m
1 stop
£441Finnair
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 11:15
PVG
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LGW
31h 10m
2 stops
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22:00 - 16:30
LGW
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PVG
11h 30mdirect
£471Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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20:00 - 15:35
PVG
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LGW
27h 35m
1 stop
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10:30 - 06:05
LGW
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PVG
11h 35mdirect
£481Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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20:00 - 15:35
PVG
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LGW
27h 35m
1 stop
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10:30 - 06:05
LGW
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PVG
11h 35mdirect
£483Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:15 - 06:40
PVG
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LHR
20h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 09:15
LHR
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PVG
16h 25m
1 stop
£489Etihad Airways
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 17:00
PVG
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LHR
28h 00m
1 stop
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18:10 - 23:55
LHR
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PVG
21h 45m
2 stops
£494Multiple Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
China Southern Logo
22:05 - 18:30
PVG
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LGW
27h 25m
1 stop
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11:10 - 20:30
LGW
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PVG
26h 20m
1 stop
£499China Southern
Fri, 14 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
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22:05 - 18:30
PVG
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LGW
27h 25m
1 stop
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11:10 - 20:30
LGW
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PVG
26h 20m
1 stop
£500China Southern
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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21:45 - 19:40
SHA
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LGW
28h 55m
1 stop
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11:00 - 10:20
LGW
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SHA
16h 20m
1 stop
£501China Southern
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Shanghai to London flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to London?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London from Shanghai usually cost between £768 and £1,378 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £440 on Finnair (12 Nov–25 Nov).

What is the cheapest Shanghai to London flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Shanghai to London costs £607 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, over the past month, flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) were, on average, 9% cheaper than other Shanghai-London routes. The most popular route is between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 round-trip 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 December, where tickets cost £571 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £841 and £788 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Shanghai to London

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Air China and China Eastern

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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Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai to London

Cheapest flight

£184
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.
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Flights from Shanghai to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Shanghai to London 
ShandaFlew with Iberia
PVG
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LHR
Jul 2026
Get to the airport early. Extra security check expected
LiyingFlew with British Airways
PVG
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LHR
Aug 2024
Be aware of the time for the connection flight at London. You will need to pass through security check with all other passengers

FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to London

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to London?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to London was £184 for a one-way ticket and £440 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.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to London?

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

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

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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Shanghai to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to London. 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 Shanghai to London? 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.
7.4
Air ChinaOverall score based on 157 reviews
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
6.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

6.0 GoodIvan, Jun 2026
SHA - PEK
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Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

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.

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!

Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

The seats are not comfortable if you are not tall.

The flight was cancelled and I was re-routed via an inconvenient routing proposed.

Overall great! They could add more entertainment option. They kept running out of vegetarian food options and I got travel packs. This happened on all legs of the flight. Need to plan for it better - I am sure you have some data analytics from all your travels.

Better service to offer drinks in the middle of the trip

They can improve Everything, a 12 hour flight has just 2 meals and the meals are 7 hours apart, wtf are they thinking. At the very least they should have 2 refreshments like some small snacks with some water or some other refreshments since there are people travelling with medical conditions. The services and seats were genuinely horrible

As I remember my last BA flight - mediocre at best. Uncomfortable with poor and minimal food and drinks. Screen broke shortly into flight so didn’t have access to entertainment either.

Poor experience overall. The British Airways check in and bag drop at Palma de Mallorca was horrendous, took 1.5 hours to get through the queue. The plane air-con was dripping on me the whole flight and at times hailing small ice balls. Staff did not help at all.

They gave away my business class seat. No explanation and no apology. Told me I had to take the downgrade if I wanted to get to India. Then no WiFi for 10 hours. Just ridiculous. We should not work with this company at Deloitte. They don’t know how to run a business.

We were unable to check in on line with no explanation! Despite arriving at the airport 3 hours before deprture, my wife and I had no allocated seats and ended up being seated seperately. This is unacceptable! We were both ib the middle of the centre of the aircraft, despite having previously requested an aisle and seat next to it when booking and having been an Exec Club member for 25 years - so much for loyalty! The seats were extremely uncomfortable for such a long flight. I fly a lot and these were, by far, the most uncomfortable seats I've had in many years. It was all fine until we arrived at LHR where we got off the plane quickly, but then had to wait more than 45 minutes in the baggage hall for our bags to arrive, despite the fact that some luggage was already off when we got to the carousel. After 14 1/2 hours flying, this is completely unacceptable and ruined the experience for us.

One of the flight was cancelled. My experience was poor.

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