Can I fly direct from Shanghai to London?

Direct flights from Shanghai to London are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 7.7% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a layover, the median number of stopovers is typically one. Travelers can find both direct and connecting options when planning their trip.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to London?

A direct flight from Shanghai to London typically takes approximately 12 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging about 19 hours and 50 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 9,175 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flights with a layover from Shanghai to London tend to be more economical. The median price for connecting flights is around $700. Direct flights, while more convenient, typically have a median price of $782, representing a premium of about 12% over connecting options. Direct flights historically account for approximately 10.3% of the available routes.

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CN¥5,219
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Shanghai to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to London

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Shanghai to London are above the typical level, with 23% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $535–$879, with a median of $655. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London? The data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $494. Following closely are November, with a median of $603, and October, with a median of $643. These months offer the best opportunities for lower fares compared to the overall median.

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 the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 7.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Shanghai to London.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London

Regular price: CN¥4,697 - CN¥8,019

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to London typically range from CNY 4697 to CNY 8019. The current lowest deal is CNY 4207 with Finnair, for travel from Feb 15-Feb 24.

now CN¥4,207

Low CN¥4,697

High CN¥8,019

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 CN¥494

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,495

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,351

CN¥5,451

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,896

CN¥5,424

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LTN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥6,198

CN¥5,115

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (STN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥4,489

CN¥4,611

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Finnair

CN¥3,625

CN¥4,651

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Finnair

CN¥3,758

CN¥4,066

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 6

CN¥6,090 → CN¥4,872

20%

13 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 28

CN¥5,332 → CN¥4,207

21%

9 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 24

CN¥5,264 → CN¥4,207

20%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

CN¥5,777 → CN¥4,899

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to London

Shanghai - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $655.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $494 for flights from Shanghai to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 35m

The typical flight duration from Shanghai to London is 21 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines offer direct flights

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines have offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Shanghai to London appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,282

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Shanghai to London.

📍 ~23 km from London city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,758

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$4,002

$2,878

Save $1,124

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Feb 02

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,844

$2,845

Save $999

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 14

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,483

$2,873

Save $610

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 12

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,804

$2,878

Save $926

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 14

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,877

$2,880

Save $997

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 11

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,448

$2,880

Save $568

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 15

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,912

$2,880

Save $1,032

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 31

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,964

$2,883

Save $1,081

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 24

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,507

$2,887

Save $620

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 26

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,517

$2,887

Save $630

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 15

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$4,066

$2,920

Save $1,146

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

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 for a ticket is around $774. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $948. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also sees higher average prices, around $929.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to London is considered to be $535 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $655. Prices typically range, with 75% of fares historically being $879 or less. This threshold represents a competitive fare for the route.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London is February, with a median price of $494. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $603, and October, at $643. The annual median price for this route is $655, indicating that these months offer notable 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¥4,697 - CN¥8,019

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to London typically range from CNY 4697 to CNY 8019. The current lowest deal is CNY 4207 with Finnair, for travel from Feb 15-Feb 24.

now CN¥4,207

Low CN¥4,697

High CN¥8,019

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

February

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥494

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,495

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,351

CN¥5,451

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LHR)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,896

CN¥5,424

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LTN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥6,198

CN¥5,115

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (STN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥4,489

CN¥4,611

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Finnair

CN¥3,625

CN¥4,651

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LHR)

Finnair

CN¥3,758

CN¥4,066

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 6

CN¥6,090 → CN¥4,872

20%

13 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 28

CN¥5,332 → CN¥4,207

21%

9 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 24

CN¥5,264 → CN¥4,207

20%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

CN¥5,777 → CN¥4,899

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to London

Shanghai - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $655.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $494 for flights from Shanghai to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 35m

The typical flight duration from Shanghai to London is 21 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines offer direct flights

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines have offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Shanghai to London appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,282

London main airports to arrive at

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Shanghai to London.

📍 ~23 km from London city center

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,758

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

$4,066

$2,920

Save $1,146

Hainan Airlines

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 above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month

Flights typically take 21h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

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Dec 14

Feb 02

Nov 14

Jan 12

Dec 14

Nov 11

Dec 15

Jan 31

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Dec 15

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 above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month

Flights typically take 21h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Feb 02

Dec 14

Feb 02

Nov 14

Jan 12

Dec 14

Nov 11

Dec 15

Jan 31

Nov 24

Nov 26

Dec 15

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?