Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London
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December 3 - December 9
PVG - London
$929
$543
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November 16 - November 25
PVG - London
$632
$588
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November 12 - November 25
PVG - London
$642
$589
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November 5 - November 29
PVG - London
$640
$591
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November 23 - November 29
PVG - London
$640
$592
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December 10 - December 23
PVG - London
$954
$616
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October 6 - October 20
PVG - London
$563
$621
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October 9 - October 19
PVG - London
$573
$648
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November 2 - November 8
PVG - London
$634
$651
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October 9 - October 17
PVG - London
$575
$664
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Insights for flights from Shanghai to London
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
Flights from $494
March
Flights from $1,495
Direct flights from Shanghai to London
Air China
British Airways
Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to London
Tue, Jul 7
PVG - London
Shanghai (PVG) - London (LCY)
$906
$773
One-way
Tue, Aug 25
PVG - London
Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)
Emirates Airlines
$838
$810
One-way
Tue, Aug 25
PVG - London
Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)
Emirates Airlines
$856
$810
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
PVG - London
Shanghai (PVG) - London (LGW)
Emirates Airlines
$597
$753
One-way
Wed, Sep 2
PVG - London
Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)
Emirates Airlines
$670
$753
One-way
Thu, Sep 3
PVG - London
Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)
Emirates Airlines
$695
$751
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to London
Dec 3 - Dec 9
$929 → $543
42%
Dec 10 - Dec 23
$954 → $616
35%
Dec 17 - Dec 31
$959 → $765
20%
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)
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)
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)
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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$2,213
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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$1,855
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London, United Kingdom
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$3,019
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London, United Kingdom
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$3,022
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London, United Kingdom
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$3,319
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London, United Kingdom
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$3,319
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$3,319
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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$3,571
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
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$3,867
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London, United Kingdom
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