Cheap Flights from London to Shanghai from US$468

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai (LON-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as US$468 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LHR to PVG on Thu, Jun 18), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$686 departing on Thu, Jun 18 and returning on Wed, Jun 24.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from London to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from London to Shanghai?

  It takes about 11 hours 52 minutes to fly from London to Shanghai.

• When is the best time to book flights from London to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from London to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 33 flight per week flying from London to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA848 (11:22) China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ7226 (14:21) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA169 (14:21)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from London to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from London to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$468.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from London to Shanghai is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Shanghai on June 22, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at US$412.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from London?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (LGW-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between London and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and London is 8h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from London to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.