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Today’s best flight deals from London to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from London to Shanghai

November 1 - November 16

Cheapest

LGW - Shanghai

$607

$629

Round trip

November 8 - November 11

LGW - Shanghai

$622

$632

Round trip

November 3 - November 30

LHR - Shanghai

$686

$648

Round trip

October 1 - October 7

Best
Earliest

LHR - Shanghai

$759

$651

Round trip

November 12 - November 18

LHR - Shanghai

$690

$651

Round trip

November 24 - November 30

LHR - Shanghai

$700

$651

Round trip

November 5 - November 11

LHR - Shanghai

$694

$651

Round trip

November 19 - November 25

LHR - Shanghai

$692

$651

Round trip

November 10 - November 16

LHR - Shanghai

$694

$651

Round trip

November 1 - November 25

LGW - Shanghai

$606

$656

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from London to Shanghai

A typical journey from London to Shanghai takes about 26h 55m, including connections. This reflects the nature of the route, where most itineraries connect at least once. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.
Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from London to Shanghai, fares are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $665–$1495, with a median of $943. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.
When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Shanghai? The most affordable months to fly are April, with a median fare of $665, followed by May at $684, and January at $699. These months offer lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.
The distance between London and Shanghai is approximately 9252 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the longer journey times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from London to Shanghai

Regular price: $552 - $1,099

Prices for flights from London to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Shanghai is between $552 and $1099. The current lowest deal is $629 with Gulf Air, for travel from November 1 to November 16.

now $629

Low $552

High $1,099

The cheapest time to fly from London to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai is April, with a median price of $665. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1742. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $665

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,742

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Direct flights from London to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from London to Shanghai

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shanghai

Gulf Air

London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

$1,055

$716

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shanghai

Gulf Air

London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

$1,048

$772

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LCY - Shanghai

KLM

London (LCY) - Shanghai (PVG)

KLM

$1,262

$915

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shanghai

Gulf Air

London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

$1,053

$725

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shanghai

Gulf Air

London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

$934

$706

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shanghai

Oman Air

London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)

Oman Air

$748

$691

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Shanghai

11 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 17

$1,183  →  $771

35%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$1,262  →  $915

27%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$1,055  →  $716

32%

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$1,053  →  $725

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Shanghai

London - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Shanghai are below the typical level, with deals around $629.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai, with a median price of $665.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 26h 55m with 2 stopovers

Flights from London to Shanghai typically take 26h 55m, with 17% being direct and 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day

Deals from London to Shanghai are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China offers direct flights from London to Shanghai, providing a quicker travel option.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare, only 2% of deals

Historically, good prices for flights from London to Shanghai are rare, accounting for only 2% of deals.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient option for flights from London to Shanghai, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$648

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides another choice for travelers flying from London to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$707

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a close-to-city option for your journey to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$767

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~59 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$955

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is an option for flights from London to Shanghai.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$765

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport offers another departure choice for your trip to Shanghai.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$789

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from London to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$629

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your trip from London to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$688

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$694

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a convenient alternative, especially for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$861

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$683

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$703

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for avoiding airspace delays.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$847

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $756. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $916, while flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $1101. Prices for flights booked 28-59 days in advance were significantly higher, averaging $1475, and those booked 60+ days out averaged $1169.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Shanghai is considered to be $665 or less. The median price for this route was $943. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $1495. By comparing offers to the $665 threshold, travelers can identify favorable deals for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Shanghai include April, with a median price of $665, and May, with a median price of $684. January also offered a median price of $699. The annual median price for this route was $943, indicating that these months typically offer more economical options for travelers.