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Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to London

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Shanghai to London

December 3 - December 9

Cheapest
Best

PVG - London

$929

$543

Round trip

November 16 - November 25

PVG - London

$632

$588

Round trip

November 12 - November 25

PVG - London

$642

$589

Round trip

November 5 - November 29

PVG - London

$640

$591

Round trip

November 23 - November 29

PVG - London

$640

$592

Round trip

December 10 - December 23

PVG - London

$954

$616

Round trip

October 6 - October 20

Earliest

PVG - London

$563

$621

Round trip

October 9 - October 19

PVG - London

$573

$648

Round trip

November 2 - November 8

PVG - London

$634

$651

Round trip

October 9 - October 17

PVG - London

$575

$664

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Shanghai to London

Right now, 19% of recent fares for flights from Shanghai to London are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $579–$1006, with a median of $704. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to find cheap flights from Shanghai to London. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $494. Following closely, November also offers lower prices, with a median of $603. October is another good option for budget-conscious travelers, showing a median fare of $643.
A typical journey from Shanghai to London takes about 21h 35m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9175 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Shanghai to London. For those itineraries that do connect, the median number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London

Regular price: $789 - $1,138

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to London is between $789 and $1138. The current lowest deal is $543 with Finnair, for travel from Dec 3 to Dec 9.

now $543

Low $789

High $1,138

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London is February, with a median price of $494. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1495. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $494

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,495

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Direct flights from Shanghai to London

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Air China

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British Airways

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to London

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LCY)

$906

$773

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Emirates Airlines

$838

$810

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Emirates Airlines

$856

$810

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LGW)

Emirates Airlines

$597

$753

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Emirates Airlines

$670

$753

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Emirates Airlines

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Emirates Airlines

$695

$751

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$929  →  $543

42%

13 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 23

$954  →  $616

35%

14 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 31

$959  →  $765

20%

13 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 31

$959  →  $765

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to London

Shanghai - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to London are below the typical level at $543.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London, with a median price of $494.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 35m

Flights from Shanghai to London typically take 21h 35m, covering a distance of 9175 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 89.7% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China and British Airways offer direct flights

Air China and British Airways offer direct flights from Shanghai to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to London are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is a good option for flights from Shanghai to London, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$543

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International is another choice for flights from Shanghai to London.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$837

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow Airport is a major international airport serving London, offering many connections from Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$543

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport is a significant hub for flights to London, providing another option for your arrival.

📍 ~39 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$755

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient arrival point for those heading directly into central London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$777

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative for reaching the London area from Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$822

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is a good choice for travelers seeking another arrival point in the London region.

📍 ~51 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$753

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport provides an additional option for flights arriving into the greater London area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$793

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Consider Birmingham as a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity from London Euston and Marylebone.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$875

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton is the closest alternative to London, offering a direct rail link and faster airport processes.

📍 ~110 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1158

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes and good accessibility via National Express coaches or rail.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by coach or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$953

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands is a good option for budget airlines and is easily accessible via the M1 motorway.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$952

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth is an alternative for travelers in South West London, offering a less crowded environment.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1301

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $774. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, averaging $948 for tickets purchased 0-6 days out. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a higher average price of $929.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to London is considered to be $579 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $704. Prices at the higher end, representing the 75th percentile, typically reach $1006.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London, with a median price of $494. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $603, and October, with a median price of $643. The annual median price for this route is $704.