Cheap Flights from London to Shanghai
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November 1 - November 16
LGW - Shanghai
$607
$629
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November 8 - November 11
LGW - Shanghai
$622
$632
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November 3 - November 30
LHR - Shanghai
$686
$648
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October 1 - October 7
LHR - Shanghai
$759
$651
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November 12 - November 18
LHR - Shanghai
$690
$651
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November 24 - November 30
LHR - Shanghai
$700
$651
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November 5 - November 11
LHR - Shanghai
$694
$651
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November 19 - November 25
LHR - Shanghai
$692
$651
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November 10 - November 16
LHR - Shanghai
$694
$651
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November 1 - November 25
LGW - Shanghai
$606
$656
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Insights for flights from London to Shanghai
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
Flights from $665
July
Flights from $1,742
Direct flights from London to Shanghai
Air China
Last-minute flights going from London to Shanghai
Thu, Jun 18
LHR - Shanghai
London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)
Gulf Air
$1,055
$716
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
LHR - Shanghai
London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)
Gulf Air
$1,048
$772
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
LCY - Shanghai
London (LCY) - Shanghai (PVG)
KLM
$1,262
$915
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
LHR - Shanghai
London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)
Gulf Air
$1,053
$725
One-way
Wed, Jun 24
LHR - Shanghai
London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)
Gulf Air
$934
$706
One-way
Thu, Sep 3
LHR - Shanghai
London (LHR) - Shanghai (PVG)
Oman Air
$748
$691
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Shanghai
Dec 6 - Dec 17
$1,183 → $771
35%
Jun 19 - Jun 21
$1,262 → $915
27%
Jun 18 - Jun 21
$1,055 → $716
32%
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)
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)
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)
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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