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London to Shanghai flight comparison made easy
Below you can see the best fares for your route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London to Shanghai by changing tabs
Quickest
Cheapest
SWISS
03 Mar
LHR
20:00
London Heathrow airport
27h 55m
1 Stop
07:55
+2
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
24 Mar
PVG
17:50
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
17h 25m
1 Stop
03:15
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
320 GBP
Lufthansa
19 Jan
LHR
17:50
London Heathrow airport
14h 45m
1 Stop
16:35
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
09 Feb
PVG
17:50
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
16h 00m
1 Stop
01:50
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
326 GBP
Shenzhen Airlines
26 Nov
LHR
22:00
London Heathrow airport
28h 10m
1 Stop
10:10
+2
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
04 Dec
SHA
04:30
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
31h 10m
1 Stop
03:40
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
332 GBP
Virgin Atlantic
09 Mar
LHR
13:25
London Heathrow airport
11h 05m
08:30
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
16 Mar
PVG
19:50
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
12h 40m
00:30
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
376 GBP
China Eastern
04 Feb
LHR
21:00
London Heathrow airport
11h 35m
16:35
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
21 Feb
PVG
21:00
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
12h 30m
01:30
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
382 GBP
British Airways
26 Nov
LHR
13:50
London Heathrow airport
11h 20m
09:10
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
03 Dec
PVG
09:55
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
12h 50m
14:45
LHR
London Heathrow airport
385 GBP
How to get the cheapest flight from London to Shanghai
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?
March
The cheapest time of year to fly to Shanghai from London is March. The most expensive is July.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?
Thursday
The cheapest day of the week is usually Thursday. The most expensive is usually Saturday.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?
at midday
London to Shanghai flights are approximately 10% more expensive in the afternoon than at midday
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai?
China Airlines
China Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from London to Shanghai
What is the cheapest route?
London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong
Fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best London - Shanghai flight prices
When is the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai?
21 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Shanghai is approximately 21 days before departure
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Days before departure
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Flight information for London to Shanghai
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London to Shanghai
| Fastest flight time | 11h 5m | The fastest flight from London to Shanghai takes 11h 5m. | |
| Direct flights | Every day | Direct flights go from London to Shanghai every day. | |
| Airports in Shanghai | 2 airports | There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) |
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*Flight prices to Shanghai are based on prices for economy tickets found by momondo users during searches within the last 72 hours. These prices may no longer be available.