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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to London

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration12 h and 30 mFlights between Shanghai and London take, on average, 12 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£202Cheapest price for a flight between Shanghai and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportFor flights from Shanghai to London

Destination airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportWhen travelling from Shanghai to London

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to London

Airlines flying this routeBritish Airways, Air China, China Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Shanghai to London

One-way average Price£611The average price for a flight Shanghai - London at Opodo is £611, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to London when departing from Shanghai

Airlines that fly from Shanghai to London

China Eastern Airlines

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Distance: 5,715 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Shanghai to London flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Shanghai to London (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £202, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Shanghai to London takes roughly 14 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Shanghai–London route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Arrival airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Tips for cheaper flights from Shanghai to London

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Shanghai to London:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in London. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to London

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to London?

When you fly from Shanghai to London the average price is £611. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to London at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to London is 202 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to London?

The most popular months to book a flight from Shanghai to London are March, September and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to London?

The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to London from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai - London.

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to London?

The total flight time between Shanghai and London is of around 12 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,715.1 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Shanghai and London?

The main airport route flying between Shanghai and London is: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Gatwick Airport(LGW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Shanghai to London?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Shanghai to London are:

British Airways.
Air China.
China Eastern Airlines.

Emirates

Finnair
Air India

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