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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Shanghai to London were £199 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SHA
Destination airport IATA code
LON
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
5 hours 28 mins

London LHR Flight Information

Traveling From
Shanghai
Origin Airport IATA Code
SHA
Traveling To
London
Destination Airport IATA Code
LON
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Available Airlines
Hainan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Egyptair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International, Air China
Distance
9239 km
Direct Flight Time
12 0
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Shanghai and London?
Air China or Virgin Atlantic? Or one of the other 2 airlines flying nonstop from PVG to LHR? That’s what you’ll need to decide to secure your seat. With this many options, you’re bound to find an air carrier that gels with your travel plans.
How long is a direct flight from Shanghai to London?
You can expect the trip of 5,700 miles to last between 12 hours and 5 minutes and 12 hours and 13 minutes. Once you’ve scored an amazing deal on your direct Shanghai to London fare, your next exciting adventure is just around the corner.
What are the best airports for Shanghai to London flights?
If you’re trying to determine the best way to go from Shanghai to London, here are the routes with the most services:

  • PVG to Heathrow Airport - 38 flights per week
  • Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) to London City Airport - 3 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to London?
Whether it’s quality food or welcoming service, we all have particular in-flight features we look for when selecting an airline. Consider these popular air carriers to find out which one offers exactly what you’re searching for:

  • Cathay Pacific with 60 flights every month.
  • Korean Air with 30 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 17 flights every month.
  • SWISS with 8 flights every month.
  • China Southern Airlines with 8 flights every month.
  • China Eastern Airlines with 8 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Shanghai to London?
You’ve got lots of flexibility when it comes to travelling from Shanghai to London. With approximately 5 flights running every day, the time to get away 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 Shanghai to London 

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 Shanghai to London, 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 Shanghai to London is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Shanghai to London  

Every day between Shanghai and London, 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 12hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 9239 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Shanghai to London — 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 Shanghai to London 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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