Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from London to Shanghai

Cheapest flight

£423

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

£542

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

11h25

A flight from London to Shanghai takes on average 11h25.

Best time

March

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Shanghai is March.

Tips for finding cheap flights from London to Shanghai

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Shanghai (China) from London (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average ticket price of £527 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, October and June.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 7 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is China Southern Airlines. A ticket from the company China Southern Airlines to Shanghai costs on average £470.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Air China.

Price of flight tickets from London to Shanghai

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from £423 to £855
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about £542
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
London, United Kingdom
airports :
London City Airport (LCY)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
local time :

The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London-Stansted

destination info :
Shanghai, China
airports :
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Pudong International Airport (PVG)
local time :

Shanghai is in the country China, the time zone is GMT +8. In Shanghai, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 21°C.

The city of Shanghai (SHA) has 2 airport(s): Hongqiao and Pudong

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