Can I fly direct from Shanghai to London?

Direct flights from Shanghai to London are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, direct flights accounted for 2.9% of the available routes. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to London?

The direct flight from Shanghai to London typically takes approximately 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9175 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 24 hours and 20 minutes. This indicates a significant difference in travel time between direct and connecting options.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Shanghai to London?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Shanghai to London with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $1090, while direct flights had a median price of $1528. This represents a premium of 40% for direct flights. Direct flights also constitute a smaller share of the options, making up 2.9% of available routes in the trailing 90 days.

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Shanghai to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to London

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Shanghai to London are classified as a good price. For cheap flights from Shanghai to London, prices typically range from $935–$1275, with a median of $1109. Currently, fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to consider booking.

A typical journey from Shanghai to London takes approximately 12h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights, this overall duration reflects the common travel experience on this long-haul route. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 12h 20m, while connecting flights typically extend to 26h 15m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London? The most affordable months to fly are typically January, with a median fare of $600, followed by December at $671, and August at $789. These months present the best opportunities for lower prices on this route. New deals for flights from Shanghai to London show up several times a week, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

The route from Shanghai to London covers a significant distance of 9175 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance is a key factor in the typical flight durations and pricing structures observed for this international connection.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London

Regular price: CN¥4,099 - CN¥6,953

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to London is between CNY 4099 and CNY 6953. The current lowest deal is CNY 4328 with Finnair, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 18.

now CN¥4,328

Low CN¥4,099

High CN¥6,953

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London is December, with a median price of $671. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1891. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥671

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,891

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to London

British Airways

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,094

CN¥5,463

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,600

CN¥5,463

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥4,880

CN¥6,617

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,228

CN¥5,350

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,827

CN¥5,350

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,230

CN¥5,350

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

CN¥5,577 → CN¥4,136

26%

13 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 30

CN¥5,278 → CN¥4,249

20%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

CN¥5,727 → CN¥4,983

13%

6 nights

Mar 8 - Mar 14

CN¥4,658 → CN¥3,915

16%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $600

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London, with a median price of $600.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 20m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Shanghai to London is 12 hours 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Shanghai to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Shanghai to London appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Consider Shanghai Hongqiao International for flights to London, offering a convenient departure option.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,889

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International is another option for flights to London, providing international connections.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,170

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a good option for flights from Shanghai to London, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,574

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~155 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥6,302

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Best Elite deals to London

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Jan 30

London, United Kingdom

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$6,024

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From PVG

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Dec 16

London, United Kingdom

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$2,490

$1,640

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

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Dec 16

London, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$2,354

$1,706

Save $648

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Jan 21

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,314

$1,459

Save $855

Air China, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Jan 13

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,317

$1,558

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 01

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,321

$1,578

Save $743

Air China, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 26

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$2,486

$1,798

Save $688

Air France

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From PVG

Elite

Dec 27

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,774

$2,811

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Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Feb 23

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,842

$2,814

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Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 22

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,785

$2,985

Save $800

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

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Feb 11

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,701

$3,036

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Feb 10

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,693

$3,040

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to London has been 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $905. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1371. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 28-59 days out, also typically results in higher prices, averaging $1417.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to London was considered to be $935 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1109. Prices above $1275 were in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on historical data over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to London have been January, with a median price of $600, and December, with a median price of $671. August also showed a relatively lower median price of $789. The annual median price for this route was $1109, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Shanghai to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to London

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London

Regular price: CN¥4,099 - CN¥6,953

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to London is between CNY 4099 and CNY 6953. The current lowest deal is CNY 4328 with Finnair, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 18.

now CN¥4,328

Low CN¥4,099

High CN¥6,953

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

December

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥671

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,891

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to London

British Airways

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,094

CN¥5,463

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,600

CN¥5,463

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥4,880

CN¥6,617

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,228

CN¥5,350

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,827

CN¥5,350

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥4,230

CN¥5,350

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

CN¥5,577 → CN¥4,136

26%

13 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 30

CN¥5,278 → CN¥4,249

20%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

CN¥5,727 → CN¥4,983

13%

6 nights

Mar 8 - Mar 14

CN¥4,658 → CN¥3,915

16%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $600

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London, with a median price of $600.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 20m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Shanghai to London is 12 hours 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Shanghai to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Shanghai to London appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Consider Shanghai Hongqiao International for flights to London, offering a convenient departure option.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,889

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International is another option for flights to London, providing international connections.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,170

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a good option for flights from Shanghai to London, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,574

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,693

$3,040

Save $653

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to London

Shanghai to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to London

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

Direct flights from Shanghai to London

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to London

Shanghai - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $600

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Jan 30

Dec 16

Dec 16

Jan 21

Jan 13

Jan 01

Jan 26

Dec 27

Feb 23

Dec 22

Feb 11

Feb 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Shanghai to London tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Shanghai to London?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to London?

Can I fly direct from Shanghai to London?

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to London?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Shanghai to London?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to London from other cities

Shanghai to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to London

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

Direct flights from Shanghai to London

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to London

Shanghai - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $600

Direct flights take 12h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Jan 30

Dec 16

Dec 16

Jan 21

Jan 13

Jan 01

Jan 26

Dec 27

Feb 23

Dec 22

Feb 11

Feb 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Shanghai to London tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Shanghai to London?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to London?