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 all flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers observed is one. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to London?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to London has a median duration of 12 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 19 hours and 50 minutes. The approximate air distance between Shanghai and London is 9175 kilometers, contributing to these longer flight durations.

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

Historically, it is generally cheaper to fly from Shanghai to London with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $700, while direct flights had a median price of $782. This indicates that direct flights are typically about 12% more expensive than connecting options. Direct flights also represent a smaller share of the available routes, historically accounting for 10.3% of all options.

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2026-11-12 – 2026-11-25
SHA - London
81% AI deal score
CN¥4,173
CN¥3,978
Round trip
2026-12-03 – 2026-12-09
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-11
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2026-12-07 – 2026-12-13
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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-22
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CN¥4,170
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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-22
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-17
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CN¥4,256
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2026-08-16 – 2026-08-26
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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 running above the typical level. Recent prices for this route typically range from $535–$879, with a median of $655. Currently, about 23% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating some opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London? For travelers looking for the most affordable options, February stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of $494. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median fare of $603, and October, where the median fare is $643.

A typical journey from Shanghai to London takes about 21h 35m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9,175 km. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London

Regular price: CN¥3,718 - CN¥7,131

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to London typically range between CNY 3718 and CNY 7131. The current lowest deal is CNY 3955 with Finnair for travel from Nov 5-Nov 11.

now CN¥3,955

Low CN¥3,718

High CN¥7,131

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

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Direct flights from Shanghai to London

British Airways

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to London

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,456

CN¥4,686

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,678

CN¥4,253

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,630

CN¥4,531

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,347

CN¥4,707

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,943

CN¥4,978

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,013

CN¥4,327

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 9

CN¥7,433 → CN¥4,849

35%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

CN¥6,975 → CN¥4,578

34%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

CN¥6,216 → CN¥3,969

36%

3 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 11

CN¥6,924 → CN¥4,754

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to London

Shanghai - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

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

📅 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 are typically 21h 35m long.

Flights from Shanghai to London typically take 21h 35m, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines.

Direct flights are available from British Airways and China Eastern Airlines, but connecting flights are more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers a recent deal for $3955.

A recent deal from Finnair for $3955 is available for travel from November 5-November 11.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Shanghai to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

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

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥5,341

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

89% AI deal score

$2,510

$1,855

Save $655

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Shanghai to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price observed was $774. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, averaging around $948 for flights booked 0-6 days out. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, at approximately $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 was $655. Prices historically range, with 75% of observed fares being $879 or less. This threshold represents a competitive fare based on pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London is February, with a median price of $494. Other historically 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 $655, 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¥3,718 - CN¥7,131

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to London typically range between CNY 3718 and CNY 7131. The current lowest deal is CNY 3955 with Finnair for travel from Nov 5-Nov 11.

now CN¥3,955

Low CN¥3,718

High CN¥7,131

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