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21:00 - 19:55LHR-PVG
38h 55m2 stops
11:35 - 17:35PVG-LHR
38h 00m2 stops
£359Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 17 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
19:35 - 19:05LHR-PVG
15h 30m1 stop
22:05 - 13:45PVG-LHR
23h 40m1 stop
£397Air France
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Tue, 14 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb
21:30 - 11:10LHR-SHA
29h 40m1 stop
21:50 - 18:15SHA-LHR
28h 25m1 stop
£408China Southern
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Mon, 20 Jan - Mon, 10 Feb
20:20 - 21:00LGW-PVG
16h 40m1 stop
22:05 - 17:20PVG-LGW
27h 15m1 stop
£414China Southern
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Tue, 25 Feb - Mon, 3 Mar
11:40 - 06:35LGW-PVG
10h 55mdirect
02:15 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£442Air China
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar
11:40 - 06:35LGW-PVG
10h 55mdirect
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12h 40mdirect
£444Air China
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Thu, 9 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
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11h 40mdirect
01:50 - 06:30PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£488China Eastern
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Sun, 23 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
01:50 - 06:30PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£489China Eastern
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12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£495British Airways
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12h 35mdirect
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£509British Airways
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Sun, 26 Jan
19:55 - 15:25LTN-PVG
35h 30m2 stops
Sun, 19 Jan
20:20 - 21:00LGW-PVG
16h 40m1 stop
£259China Southern
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20:20 - 10:10LGW-PVG
29h 50m1 stop
£263China Southern
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Tue, 14 Jan
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
£270China Eastern
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Thu, 13 Mar
17:00 - 12:40LGW-PVG
11h 40mdirect
£283China Eastern
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Sat, 22 Feb
11:40 - 06:35LGW-PVG
10h 55mdirect
£327Air China
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Thu, 9 Jan
11:40 - 06:35LGW-PVG
10h 55mdirect
£338Air China
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Tue, 7 Jan
12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
£457British Airways
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12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
£457British Airways
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20:50 - 06:10LHR-PVG
25h 20m1 stop
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38h 50m2 stops
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06:45 - 17:20STN-SHA
26h 35m3 stops
19:55 - 22:40SHA-STN
34h 45m2 stops
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22:00 - 11:25LHR-PVG
29h 25m1 stop
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£981China Southern
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22:00 - 10:10LHR-SHA
28h 10m1 stop
12:25 - 17:55SHA-LHR
37h 30m1 stop
£994China Southern
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17:00 - 12:40LGW-PVG
11h 40mdirect
09:15 - 14:00PVG-LGW
12h 45mdirect
£1,046China Eastern
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17:00 - 12:40LGW-PVG
11h 40mdirect
00:20 - 16:25PVG-LGW
24h 05m1 stop
£1,170China Eastern
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11:40 - 06:35LGW-PVG
10h 55mdirect
02:15 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£1,186Air China
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Sun, 22 Dec - Sat, 28 Dec
17:40 - 16:05LHR-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
07:45 - 15:55SHA-LHR
16h 10m1 stop
£1,222Air China
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12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£1,457British Airways
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12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£1,561British Airways
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11:40 - 06:35LGW-PVG
10h 55mdirect
02:15 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£442Air China
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11:40 - 06:35LGW-PVG
10h 55mdirect
02:15 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£444Air China
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11h 10mdirect
01:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
£446Air China
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Fri, 16 May - Wed, 28 May
17:00 - 12:40LGW-PVG
11h 40mdirect
01:50 - 06:30PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£488China Eastern
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Sun, 23 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
01:50 - 06:30PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
£489China Eastern
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12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£511British Airways
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12:10 - 07:55LHR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
11:00 - 18:30PVG-LHR
14h 30mdirect
£563British Airways
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Fri, 16 May - Thu, 29 May
12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£990China Southern
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12:35 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 35mdirect
10:55 - 18:10PVG-LHR
15h 15mdirect
£1,163China Southern
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10h 55mdirect
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12h 45mdirect
£1,196
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Hainan Airlines flights from London to Shanghai

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on London to Shanghai flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
17 Mar
LHR21:00London Heathrow
38h 55m
2 stops
PVG19:55Shanghai Pu Dong
20 Mar
PVG11:35Shanghai Pu Dong
38h 00m
2 stops
LHR17:35London Heathrow
Hainan Airlines
7 Mar
LHR21:00London Heathrow
29h 30m
2 stops
PVG10:30Shanghai Pu Dong
23 Mar
PVG22:05Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 50m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow
Hainan Airlines
17 Feb
LHR21:00London Heathrow
29h 30m
2 stops
PVG10:30Shanghai Pu Dong
2 Mar
PVG22:05Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 50m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow

Cathay Pacific flights from London to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on London to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
20 Jan
LHR19:10London Heathrow
31h 00m
2 stops
PVG10:10Shanghai Pu Dong
10 Feb
PVG08:40Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 30m
1 stop
LHR20:10London Heathrow
Cathay Pacific
25 Dec
LHR20:15London Heathrow
16h 40m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 Jan
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
LHR15:00London Heathrow

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from London, with most prices found around £458. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in May, then you should wait until March to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £485.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from London is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as £536. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Sunday is £607.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from London to Shanghai in the morning for as low as £532. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. At midday is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around £648 per ticket.

What is the cheapest London to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best London - Shanghai flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

The ideal time to book your flight to Shanghai is 0 days in advance, when prices tend to average £604. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from London for as low as £327 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London to Shanghai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on London to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a London to Shanghai flight.

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Best price found

£189

Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from London in the past 72 hours is £189. The best return flight deal from London to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £359.
The fastest flight from London to Shanghai takes 10h 55m
Direct flights go from London to Shanghai every day.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

  • How far is London to Shanghai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from London to Shanghai is 5712.6 mi. Typically, this will take 10h 55m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from London to Shanghai refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Shanghai?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from London to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from London to Shanghai

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom £292Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,308 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £358Free CancellationRating
7.4
92 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £384Free CancellationRating
7.6
38 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £406Free CancellationRating
7.5
668 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £407Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,349 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £411Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,817 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £413Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,505 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £418Free CancellationRating
7.0
122 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £448Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,206 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £474Free CancellationRating
7.2
222 reviews
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Can I find flights from London to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Shanghai from London on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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Once you have performed a search for London to Shanghai flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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