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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time17 h and 35 mWhen flying from Shanghai to London, this can take around 17 h and 35 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$259The best price for flights from Shanghai to London offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportsShanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportFor flights from Shanghai to London

Destination airportsHeathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportWhen traveling from Shanghai to London

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to London according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeBritish Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Air ChinaAirline(s) that fly from Shanghai to London

One-way average Price$842A flight from Shanghai to London at eDreams will cost around $842, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookJuneApril is one of the most frequent times to fly to London from Shanghai according to real data from our customers

Exchange rate

1 USD = 0.75 GBP

1 GBP = 1.33 USD

Last revised on Tue, 10/27

Distance: 5,715 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city center: 19 mi

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)How far from city center: 5 mi

London airports

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city center: 14 mi

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city center: 25 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city center: 28 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city center: 30 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city center: 8 mi

Book a flight from Shanghai to London

Search nonstop and connecting flights from Shanghai to London (United Kingdom) with eDreams. Once your results load, sort them by schedule or price and book the flight that fits your plans best.

The lowest fare booked on this route over the past few days was $259. The price you see will depend on your travel dates and departure times.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai to London takes about 15 h and 5 m, while connecting flights take longer.

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Departure airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Arrival airport: Heathrow Airport (LHR)

How to save on flights from Shanghai to London

A few tips to help you find cheaper flights from Shanghai to London:

Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Flying a day earlier or later can make a big difference in price.
Baggage allowance: check what is included in each fare before you book, so you don't get hit with extra fees at the airport.
Airports on your route: confirm which airports you're departing from and arriving at, especially if the city has more than one. This helps you plan your ground transportation and figure out the total cost of getting around.

For bigger savings, book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in London. You can also save on a rental car by adding it to your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to London

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to London?

When you fly from Shanghai to London the average price is $842. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

For flights from Shanghai to London, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to London is $259. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Shanghai to London?

The most popular months to book a trip from Shanghai to London are September, October and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to London?

The best time of the year to visit London depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to London from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customers, followed by September and March. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, October and November are the months with fewer searches for Shanghai - London.

How long does the flight from Shanghai to London take?

Flight length from Shanghai to London is around 17 h and 35 m on average, at an average distance of 5,715.1 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Shanghai and London?

The main route from Shanghai to London is: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Heathrow Airport(LHR). The following airlines fly this route:

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to London?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Shanghai to London are:

British Airways.
China Eastern Airlines.
China Southern Airlines.

Emirates

Air India
Finnair

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