Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Cheapest flight
Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Average price of a round trip
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
A flight from London to Shanghai takes on average 11h25.
Best time
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Shanghai is March.
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 £526 (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.
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
London is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is GMT +0. In London, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 4°C, with a minimum of 3°C and a maximum of 6°C.
The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London-Stansted and London City
Shanghai is in the country China, the time zone is GMT +8. In Shanghai, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 15°C.
The city of Shanghai (SHA) has 2 airport(s): Pudong and Hongqiao
If you want to visit Shanghai during the least touristic period, choose the month of March.
In Shanghai, the most touristic month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 7 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight London - Shanghai is Thursday.
When you leave, you can leave from London Gatwick, London Heathrow or London-Stansted, and you will arrive at Hongqiao or Pudong.
The airport London Heathrow is located 35 km, London Gatwick is located 38 km, London Luton is located 45 km, London-Stansted is located 49 km or London City is located 16 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi, or renting a car..
Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Shanghai and 18°C in London. The average rainfall in summer is 234 mm in Shanghai and 66 mm in London.In summer, it is warmer in Shanghai and it rains less in London. In winter, it is colder in Shanghai and it rains more in London.