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 stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to London?

The direct flight from Shanghai to London typically takes around 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9175 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging approximately 19 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

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 have a median price of $700, while direct flights are typically more expensive, with a median price of $782. This represents a premium of approximately 12% for direct routes. Direct flights accounted for about 10.3% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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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¥4,497 - CN¥8,169

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to London is CNY 4497 to CNY 8169. The current lowest deal is CNY 3737 with Finnair for travel from Feb 15-Feb 28.

now CN¥3,737

Low CN¥4,497

High CN¥8,169

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (STN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,809

CN¥4,897

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,445

CN¥5,132

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,865

CN¥5,172

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (STN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥6,176

CN¥5,199

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (STN)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,157

CN¥5,575

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LHR)

Shenzhen Airlines

CN¥3,828

CN¥4,206

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 29

CN¥5,742 → CN¥4,105

28%

6 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 21

CN¥5,538 → CN¥4,139

25%

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

CN¥5,792 → CN¥4,454

23%

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

CN¥5,784 → CN¥4,454

23%

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 23% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price at $494

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with November and October also offering lower prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 21h 35m

Flights from Shanghai to London typically take 21 hours and 35 minutes, classified as long-haul.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 7.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways and China Eastern offer direct flights

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines are among the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent

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

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,995

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 19

London, United Kingdom

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 19

London, United Kingdom

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From PVG

Elite

Dec 14

London, United Kingdom

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$3,722

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Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 17

London, United Kingdom

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$3,725

$2,890

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Etihad Airways

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 19

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$2,348

$1,592

Save $756

Air China

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 11

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$2,191

$1,651

Save $540

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 12

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$2,197

$1,651

Save $546

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

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 last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $948. Similarly, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also sees higher average prices of 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 over the same period was $655. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $879 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $535 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London is February, with a median price of $494. November also offers good value, with a median price of $603. October, while sometimes offering competitive prices at a median of $643, was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, with the same median price. The annual median price for this route is $655.

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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¥4,497 - CN¥8,169

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to London is CNY 4497 to CNY 8169. The current lowest deal is CNY 3737 with Finnair for travel from Feb 15-Feb 28.

now CN¥3,737

Low CN¥4,497

High CN¥8,169

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (STN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,809

CN¥4,897

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,445

CN¥5,132

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LGW)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,865

CN¥5,172

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (STN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥6,176

CN¥5,199

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - London

Shanghai (PVG) - London (STN)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,157

CN¥5,575

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - London

Shanghai (SHA) - London (LHR)

Shenzhen Airlines

CN¥3,828

CN¥4,206

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 29

CN¥5,742 → CN¥4,105

28%

6 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 21

CN¥5,538 → CN¥4,139

25%

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

CN¥5,792 → CN¥4,454

23%

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

CN¥5,784 → CN¥4,454

23%

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 23% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price at $494

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with November and October also offering lower prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 21h 35m

Flights from Shanghai to London typically take 21 hours and 35 minutes, classified as long-haul.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 7.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways and China Eastern offer direct flights

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines are among the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent

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

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

$2,197

$1,651

Save $546

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

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 offers the lowest median price at $494

Typical flight duration is 21h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

British Airways and China Eastern offer direct flights

Deals for this route are frequent

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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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 offers the lowest median price at $494

Typical flight duration is 21h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

British Airways and China Eastern offer direct flights

Deals for this route are frequent

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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Oct 14

Nov 17

Nov 03

Dec 18

Dec 19

Dec 19

Dec 14

Dec 17

Dec 19

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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?