Cheap flights from London to Shanghai

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Flight information for London to Shanghai to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$558
British Airways Nonstop 13 hr Sep 19 — Oct 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Shanghai is currently $558
Cheapest one-way flight
$361
Finnair 1 stop 44 hr Sep 6
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Shanghai is currently $361
Fastest flight
10 hr 55 min
The fastest nonstop flight from London to Shanghai takes 10 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai is typically November. The most expensive one is typically August.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $495–570
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $980–1,300

Popular airports near London

  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London 1 hr 12 min 30 mi
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London 45 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai 29 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou 2 hr 11 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly from London to Shanghai?
10 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from London to Shanghai.
When are the cheapest days to fly from London to Shanghai?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in November. Typical prices range from $495 to $570.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from London to Shanghai was with British Airways from $558. The best one-way deal was with Finnair from $361.
When are direct flights from London to Shanghai available?
There are direct flights from London to Shanghai on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from London to Shanghai?
China Eastern, Air China, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London to Shanghai.
What are the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Shanghai starts at $558 from Thu, Sep 19 to Fri, Oct 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $361 and departs on Fri, Sep 6.
When should you visit Shanghai?
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from London to Shanghai
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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