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	$689	Gulf Air 1 stop 22 hr Sun, May 10 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently $689
Cheapest one-way flight	$264	Gulf Air 1 stop 22 hr Sun, May 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to London is currently $264
Cheapest nonstop flights	$910	British Airways Nonstop 15 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently $910
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,047	Air India 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to London is currently $1,047
Cheapest business class flights	$2,784	Hainan 1 stop 28 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently $2,784

Fastest flight	12 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to London takes 12 hr 15 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 Shanghai to London is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $620–880
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $930–1,200

Popular airlines from Shanghai to London

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $940–1,600

21 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LGW, LHR Every day
Air China

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LGW Every day

190 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LGW, LHR Every day
British Airways

Nonstop

from $910

Typical price: $810–2,250

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LHR Every day
China Southern

from $851

Typical price: $730–1,400

92 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LGW, LHR Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,146

Typical price: $880–2,100

82 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHR Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,256

Typical price: $1,050–2,350

68 weekly connecting flights

PVG - LGW, LHR, STN Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to London

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to London are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $620 to $880.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $689. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $264.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to London is $910, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to London is $851, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to London is $1,146, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to London is $1,256, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London starts at $689 from Sun, May 10 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $264 and departs on Sun, May 17.

12 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to London.

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.

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 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 21 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, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 190 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to London are:

British Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
China Southern offers 92 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) .
Cathay Pacific offers 82 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Turkish Airlines offers 68 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $689. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $264.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to London is $910, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to London is $851, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to London is $1,146, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to London is $1,256, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.

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

There are 21 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.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and London at price $1,047 is offered by Air India from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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

There are 21 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.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and London start at $910 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27 with British Airways.

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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and London start at $2,784 from Sun, Jun 14 to Mon, Jun 29 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and London start at $689 from Sun, May 10 to Sun, May 24.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and London starts at $1,047 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Air India.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and London at price $1,047 is offered by Air India from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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.