Cheapest airlines flights from London to Shanghai










Find cheap flights from London to Shanghai
Non stop flights available! Find direct flights from London to Shanghai within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$436 or round trip tickets from US$859.
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London to Shanghai Flight Information
The distance between London and Shanghai is approximately 9,203.98 km. On average, a flight from London to Shanghai takes around 11 hours 52 minutes. The most popular month to fly to Shanghai is June. The off-season for travel is May.
Cheapest one-way flight price | US$373 |
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Cheapest round-trip ticket price | US$587 |
Off-season for travel | May |
Peak season for travel | June |
Flight distance | 9,203.98 km |
Average flight time | 11 hours 52 minutes |
Popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
When is the cheapest time to book flights from London to Shanghai?
Best time for cheap flights from London to Shanghai are between Sep 7 and Sep 14 with one way fares from US$312
Frequently Asked Questions
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When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Shanghai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. -
How much do flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,022. -
How long does it take to fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?
It takes around 11 hours 52 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA). -
What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA)?
Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Iberia and British Airways.
How to find a cheap flight from London to Shanghai
Read before Taking Flights from London to Shanghai
If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Shanghai, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Shanghai for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Chinese cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Shanghai in just over 11 hours 20 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of China. With prices starting from just £356, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Shanghai and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.
How to find a cheap flights from London to Shanghai
Finding cheap flights from London to Shanghai is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.
Airlines that fly from London to Shanghai
A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Shanghai, including British Airways, Air China
Flight time from London to Shanghai
Shanghai lies a distance of miles from London, with flights taking around 11 hours 20 mins.
Departure from a London Airport to Shanghai
Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Shanghai You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Shanghai The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Shanghai You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Shanghai Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.
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