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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$654	Gulf Air 1 stop 17 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Shanghai is currently $654
Cheapest one-way flight	$440	Air China, Shenzhen 1 stop 33 hr Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Shanghai is currently $440
Cheapest nonstop flights	$919	British Airways Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Shanghai is currently $919
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,248	China Southern 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Shanghai is currently $1,248
Cheapest business class flights	$2,816	EgyptAir 1 stop 35 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Shanghai is currently $2,816

Fastest flight	11 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Shanghai takes 11 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 London to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $500–660
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $840–1,250

Popular airlines from London to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $740–1,450

21 weekly nonstop flights

LGW, LHR - PVG Every day
Air China

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

LGW - PVG Every day

200 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - PVG, SHA Every day
British Airways

Nonstop

from $919

Typical price: $800–2,500

7 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - PVG Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,125

Typical price: $870–2,350

86 weekly connecting flights

LHR - PVG, SHA Every day
China Southern

from $771

Typical price: $600–1,300

81 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - PVG, SHA Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,170

Typical price: $1,000–2,500

74 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - PVG Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from London to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $500 to $660.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $654. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air China, Shenzhen from $440.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Shanghai is $919, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Shanghai is $1,125, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Shanghai is $771, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Shanghai is $1,170, flying from May 7 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Shanghai starts at $654 from Sun, Jun 7 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $440 and departs on Sun, Apr 19.

11 hr is the shortest flight time from London to 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).

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.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Shanghai 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 London to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 21 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 200 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Shanghai are:

British Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 86 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
China Southern offers 81 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Turkish Airlines offers 74 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $654. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air China, Shenzhen from $440.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Shanghai is $919, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from London to Shanghai is $1,125, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Shanghai is $771, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Shanghai is $1,170, flying from May 7 to May 20.

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

There are 21 China Eastern direct flights from London to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from London to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Shanghai at price $1,248 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

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

There are 21 China Eastern direct flights from London to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air China direct flights from London to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Shanghai start at $919 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 with British Airways.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Shanghai start at $2,816 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 18 with EgyptAir.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Shanghai start at $654 from Sun, Jun 7 to Mon, Jun 22.

To book business class trips from London to Shanghai, 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Shanghai starts at $1,248 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Shanghai at price $1,248 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Shanghai, 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.