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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from London to Shanghai were £300 for one-way flights and £406 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from London to Shanghai & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
LGW
Destination airport IATA code
PVG
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£406
Average flight time
19 hours 16 mins

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Shanghai PVG Flight Information

Traveling From
London
Origin Airport IATA Code
LON
Traveling To
Shanghai
Destination Airport IATA Code
SHA
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Available Airlines
China Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, British Airways
Distance
9239 km
Direct Flight Time
25 20
Flight Price
£406

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between London and Shanghai?
One worry-free plane ride. One awesome holiday. Take your pick of reliable airline companies, including Virgin Atlantic and Air China, that fly straight from LHR to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.).
How long is a direct flight from London to Shanghai?
The journey of 5,700 miles between London and Shanghai takes on average 11 hours and 27 minutes, but could even be as quick as 11 hours and 10 minutes. Family trip or romantic escape? Adventurous or relaxed? Whatever your holiday style, travel to your destination the hassle-free way by flying direct.
What are the best airports for London to Shanghai flights?
There’s more than one way to travel from London to Shanghai. Find some inspiration with these frequently flown routes:

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) - 49 flights per week
  • London City Airport (LCY) to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) - 4 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from London to Shanghai?
After awesome airline food? Or wonderful service? While you’ll find various airlines advertising flights from London to Shanghai, choosing one of these quality air carriers will ensure you begin your getaway on the right track.

  • Cathay Pacific with 60 flights every month.
  • Korean Air with 30 flights every month.
  • SAS with 30 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 26 flights every month.
  • Air France with 21 flights every month.
  • SWISS with 8 flights every month.

How many flights are there from London to Shanghai?
You’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to flying from London to Shanghai. With approximately 7 flights operating daily, the time to go is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between London to Shanghai is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £406 and can rise to £459 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from London to Shanghai  

Every day between London and Shanghai, 4 flights from 4 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 25hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 9239 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from London to Shanghai — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from London to Shanghai to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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