What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Shanghai flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between London and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 101 minutes.

How old do you have to be to fly from London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport to Shanghai.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£275 Cheap Flights from London Luton Airport to Shanghai in 2026

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21:30 - 10:30LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 00m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

11:45 - 13:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

34h 00m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Madrid Barajas

£508Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

20:35 - 11:45LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Shenzhen

20:30 - 19:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

31h 15m2 stops Shenzhen Milan Malpensa

£515Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

07:00 - 10:15LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m2 stops Istanbul Beijing Capital

20:55 - 15:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

26h 00m2 stops Beijing Capital Istanbul

£520Multiple Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

20:25 - 07:40LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 15m2 stops Milan Malpensa Zurich

01:45 - 14:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

20h 40m1 stop Milan Malpensa

£520Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

20:35 - 11:45LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Shenzhen

19:25 - 18:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

29h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£522Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

20:50 - 05:00LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 10m1 stop Venice Marco Polo

02:10 - 14:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

18h 50m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Dublin

£523Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

15:05 - 09:15LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:15 - 14:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

28h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Milan Malpensa

£526Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

17:00 - 09:15LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 15m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:15 - 11:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

25h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£526Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

20:35 - 11:45LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Shenzhen

18:15 - 17:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

31h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£530Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov

16:30 - 10:05LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 35m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:25 - 18:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

29h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£532Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct

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06:20 - 19:00LTN London Luton-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 40m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

11:15 - 14:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LTN London Luton

33h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£723Multiple Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

06:20 - 19:00LTN London Luton-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 40m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

11:15 - 14:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LTN London Luton

33h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£726Multiple Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

07:50 - 12:20LTN London Luton-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun

19:45 - 21:45SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LTN London Luton

33h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£745Multiple Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

07:30 - 05:30LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 00m1 stop Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

22:05 - 12:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

21h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Amsterdam Schiphol

£755Multiple Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

08:15 - 09:50LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 35m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

13:45 - 14:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

31h 50m2 stops Shenzhen Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

£773Multiple Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

06:20 - 19:00LTN London Luton-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 40m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

11:15 - 14:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LTN London Luton

33h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£774Multiple Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

07:50 - 13:20LTN London Luton-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun

08:35 - 21:50SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LTN London Luton

20h 15m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£783Multiple Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

07:50 - 12:20LTN London Luton-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun

08:35 - 21:45SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LTN London Luton

20h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£786Multiple Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

12:45 - 05:20LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 35m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Madrid Barajas Brussels Bruxelles-National

07:50 - 09:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

32h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£789Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

19:30 - 18:00LTN London Luton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:15 - 09:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LTN London Luton

29h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

£789Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

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11:45-13:45

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2 stops26h 00m

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20:25-07:40

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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01:45-14:25

1 stop20h 40m

£520

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LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Tue 29/9

20:35-11:45

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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19:25-18:05

2 stops29h 40m

£522

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LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Luton

Sun 27/9

20:50-05:00

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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02:10-14:00

2 stops18h 50m

£523

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LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Luton

Sun 1/11

15:05-09:15

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/11

18:15-14:25

2 stops28h 10m

£526

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Luton

Sun 1/11

17:00-09:15

2 stops32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/11

18:15-11:15

2 stops25h 00m

£526

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Luton

Tue 29/9

20:35-11:45

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

18:15-17:35

2 stops31h 20m

£530

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Luton

Wed 30/9

16:30-10:05

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/10

19:25-18:05

2 stops29h 40m

£532

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from London Luton Airport is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as £541. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Saturday is £609.

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 Luton Airport to Shanghai in the morning for as low as £524. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around £634 per ticket.

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The fastest flight from London Luton Airport to Shanghai takes 15h 55m

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How far is London Luton to Shanghai by plane?
A flight from London Luton to Shanghai will travel around 5702.6 mi. Typically, this will take 15h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
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How old do you have to be to fly from London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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