Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London (SHA - LON)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to London and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$583	China Southern 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Dec 25 — Thu, Jan 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently $583
Cheapest one-way flight	$221	Hainan 1 stop 37 hr Tue, Dec 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to London is currently $221
Cheapest nonstop flights	$788	British Airways Nonstop 16 hr Thu, Dec 25 — Wed, Jan 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently $788
Last-minute weekend getaway	$611	China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Nov 27 — Sun, Nov 30	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to London is currently $611
Cheapest business class flights	$2,201	Hainan 1 stop 29 hr Sun, Dec 28 — Mon, Jan 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently $2,201

Fastest flight	12 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to London takes 12 hr
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 Shanghai to London is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $600–710
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $890–1,150

Popular airlines from Shanghai to London

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $820

Typical price: $850–1,550

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LGW, LHR Every day
Air China

Nonstop

Typical price: $810–3,150

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LGW Every day

80 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHR Every day
British Airways

Nonstop

from $788

Typical price: $780–2,050

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LHR Every day
Emirates

from $681

Typical price: $740–1,500

82 weekly connecting flights

PVG - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $712

Typical price: $840–1,950

71 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHR Every day
China Southern

from $583

Typical price: $690–1,300

65 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LGW, LHR Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to London

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to London are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $600 to $710.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $583. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $221.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to London is $820, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to London is $788, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 7.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to London is $681, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to London is $712, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to London is $583, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London starts at $583 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $221 and departs on Tue, Dec 2.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to London?

12 hr is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to London.

When should you fly to London, United Kingdom?

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to London?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to London.
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.

What is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to London?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 14 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 82 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to London are:

Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 80 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Gatwick Airport (LGW) .
British Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Cathay Pacific offers 71 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
China Southern offers 65 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and London.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $583. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $221.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to London is $820, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to London is $788, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 7.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to London is $681, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to London is $712, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to London is $583, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to London?

China Eastern, Air China and British Airways fly direct from Shanghai to London.

There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 British Airways direct flights from Shanghai to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and London at price $611 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to London?

China Eastern, Air China and British Airways fly direct from Shanghai to London.

There are 14 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 British Airways direct flights from Shanghai to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Shanghai to London available?

There are direct flights from Shanghai to London on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and London start at $788 from Thu, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 7 with British Airways.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to London?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and London start at $2,201 from Sun, Dec 28 to Mon, Jan 12 with Hainan.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and London start at $583 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to London?

To book business class trips from Shanghai to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to London next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and London starts at $611 from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30 with China Southern.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and London at price $611 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to London?

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.