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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
LHR
09:40
London Heathrow airport
15h 25m
1 Stop
08:05
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
PVG
15:40
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
19h 35m
1 Stop
04:15
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
308 GBP
Lufthansa
LHR
07:55
London Heathrow airport
25h 20m
1 Stop
16:15
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
PVG
17:45
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
17h 30m
1 Stop
04:15
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
310 GBP
Multiple Airlines
LHR
10:05
London Heathrow airport
14h 05m
1 Stop
07:10
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
PVG
02:55
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
23h 55m
1 Stop
19:50
LHR
London Heathrow airport
323 GBP
Virgin Atlantic
LHR
16:15
London Heathrow airport
11h 10m
10:25
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
PVG
19:40
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
12h 05m
00:45
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
387 GBP
China Eastern
LGW
12:00
London Gatwick airport
11h 20m
06:20
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
PVG
09:15
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
12h 20m
14:35
LGW
London Gatwick airport
353 GBP
British Airways
LHR
14:35
London Heathrow airport
11h 20m
08:55
+1
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
PVG
19:00
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
12h 35m
00:35
+1
LHR
London Heathrow airport
357 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
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY
March
The cheapest time of year to fly to Shanghai from London is March. The most expensive is July.
CHEAPEST DAY TO FLY
Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Saturday.
CHEAPEST TIME TO FLY
at midday
London to Shanghai flights are approximately 16% more expensive in the afternoon than at midday
CHEAPEST AIRLINE
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, and Tianjin Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London to Shanghai
CHEAPEST ROUTE
London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong
Fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best London - Shanghai flight prices
CHEAPEST TIME TO BOOK
29 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Shanghai is approximately 29 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 10m
The fastest flight from London to Shanghai takes 11h 10m.
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)
Alternative routes for London to Shanghai
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Cost comparison between London and Shanghai
Compare the costs of everyday items in London and Shanghai
Food
Inexpensive restaurant
15 GBP
London
3.44 GBP
Shanghai
Fast food
McDonald's meal
6.04 GBP
London
3.44 GBP
Shanghai
Soft drink
0.33 liter
1.32 GBP
London
0.48 GBP
Shanghai
Coffee
Cappuccino
2.76 GBP
London
3.41 GBP
Shanghai
Public transport
One-way ticket
2.52 GBP
London
0.46 GBP
Shanghai
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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.