Cheap flights from Shanghai to London

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$4,949
China Southern1 stop29 hrSat, Dec 27 — Fri, Jan 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently HK$4,949
Cheapest one-way flightHK$1,751
Hainan1 stop37 hrTue, Dec 23
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to London is currently HK$1,751
Cheapest nonstop flightsHK$4,865
British AirwaysNonstop16 hrThu, Jan 22 — Wed, Feb 4
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently HK$4,865
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$5,779
Hainan2 stops38 hrThu, Dec 25 — Mon, Dec 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to London is currently HK$5,779
Cheapest business class flightsHK$17,564
Hainan1 stop29 hrSun, Dec 21 — Mon, Jan 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to London is currently HK$17,564
Fastest flight12 hr 30 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to London takes 12 hr 30 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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: HK$4,700–6,600
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$7,000–8,800

Popular airlines from Shanghai to London

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: HK$6,600–12,000
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - LGW, LHREvery day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    Typical price: HK$6,400–27,000
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - LGWEvery day
    145 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - LGW, LHREvery day
  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from HK$4,865
    Typical price: HK$6,100–16,000
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - LHREvery day
  • China Southern
    from HK$4,951
    Typical price: HK$5,400–9,900
    96 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - LGW, LHREvery day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from HK$5,589
    Typical price: HK$6,600–15,000
    74 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - LHREvery day
  • Emirates
    from HK$5,335
    Typical price: HK$5,800–11,500
    70 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - LGW, LHR, STNEvery day

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    LondonUnited Kingdom48 min23 km
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 26 min40 km
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 6 min48 km
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 9 min44 km

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 HK$4,700 to HK$6,600.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from HK$4,949. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from HK$1,751.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to London is HK$4,865, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to London is HK$4,951, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to London is HK$5,589, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to London is HK$5,335, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to London starts at HK$4,949 from Sat, Dec 27 to Fri, Jan 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$1,751 and departs on Tue, Dec 23.
12 hr 30 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 19 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 145 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 96 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 74 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • Emirates offers 70 connecting flights per week. Emirates 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 China Southern from HK$4,949. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from HK$1,751.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to London is HK$4,865, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to London is HK$4,951, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to London is HK$5,589, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to London is HK$5,335, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
China Eastern, Air China and British Airways fly direct from Shanghai to London.
  • There are 19 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 HK$5,779 is offered by Hainan from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
China Eastern, Air China and British Airways fly direct from Shanghai to London.
  • There are 19 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 HK$4,865 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4 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 HK$17,564 from Sun, Dec 21 to Mon, Jan 5 with Hainan.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and London start at HK$4,949 from Sat, Dec 27 to Fri, Jan 9.
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 HK$5,779 from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29 with Hainan.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and London at price HK$5,779 is offered by Hainan from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
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.

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