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

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in London, with an average flight time of 12h 44m. The most common departure time is 01:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (6).

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 £217 for a one-way ticket and £415 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Shanghai and London?

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

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.

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

Weekly flights between Shanghai and London historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 131 minutes.

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

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

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

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

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

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

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

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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to London were found on Finnair (£415) and XiamenAir (£449).

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Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

21:00 - 15:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

26h 15m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

10:20 - 18:55LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 35m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£415Finnair

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

10:10 - 06:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

27h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 14:45LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£449XiamenAir

Sun, 18 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

06:55 - 06:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

30h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

20:20 - 21:20LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 00m1 stop Zhengzhou

£487China Southern

Sun, 18 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

18:20 - 06:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

19h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

20:20 - 21:20LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 00m1 stop Zhengzhou

£488China Southern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

14:00 - 14:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

32h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Milan Malpensa

20:25 - 09:15LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 50m2 stops Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£490Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

20:50 - 17:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

27h 15m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

07:30 - 18:25LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 55m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£491Finnair

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

20:50 - 17:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

27h 15m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

07:30 - 18:25LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 55m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£492Finnair

Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

07:20 - 19:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

19h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

17:15 - 16:45LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 30m1 stop Wuhan

£492Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

19:10 - 19:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

32h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

17:15 - 20:45LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 30m1 stop Wuhan

£492Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

17:40 - 19:10SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

33h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

21:30 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 20m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

£493Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Shanghai to London

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

11:05 - 09:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-STN London Stansted

29h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

06:05 - 09:50STN London Stansted-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 45m2 stops Václav Havel Prague Beijing Capital

£570Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

11:15 - 09:50SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-STN London Stansted

29h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

06:05 - 10:55STN London Stansted-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 50m2 stops Václav Havel Prague Beijing Capital

£570Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

11:15 - 10:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

30h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

08:00 - 11:20LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun

£584Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

01:35 - 23:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-STN London Stansted

28h 35m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

08:30 - 00:20STN London Stansted-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 50m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuala Lumpur Intl

£592Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

01:35 - 01:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

30h 30m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Antalya

11:35 - 05:55LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 20mdirect

£594Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

11:05 - 10:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

30h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

06:55 - 09:55LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 00m2 stops Milan Malpensa Xi'an Xianyang

£602Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

22:00 - 19:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

28h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

09:45 - 20:20LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£602Air India

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

22:05 - 15:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

24h 20m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Ashgabat

22:00 - 16:30LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 30mdirect

£611Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

11:05 - 10:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

30h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

22:05 - 10:20LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 15m1 stop Shenzhen

£611Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

22:00 - 07:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

40h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21:45 - 20:20LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£614Air India

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What is the cheapest Shanghai to London flight route?

The absolute cheapest return flight from Shanghai to London costs £666 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, 4% 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?

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to London is December, where tickets cost £576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £778 and £777 respectively.

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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 £217 for a one-way ticket and £415 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.

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Shanghai to London

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