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

Cheapest flight

£422

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

Average price of a round trip

£541

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 £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.

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 £422 to £854
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about £541
  • 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
London City Airport (LCY)
local time :

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

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

Useful info about Shanghai

What is the least touristic period to go to Shanghai?

If you want to visit Shanghai during the least touristic period, choose the month of March.

What is the most popular time to travel to Shanghai?

In Shanghai, the most touristic month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight London - Shanghai?

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.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between London and Shanghai?

When you leave, you can leave from London Gatwick, London Heathrow or London-Stansted, and you will arrive at Hongqiao or Pudong.

How to reach London airport from the city centre?

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..

Are there other means of transport to go from London to Shanghai?

Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between London and Shanghai?

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.

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