Cheap flights from Shanghai to London from £179

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06:45 - 20:05PVG-STN
20h 20m2 stops
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07:55 - 15:55STN-PVG
25h 00m2 stops
Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 06:35PVG-LHR
22h 05m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
21:50 - 12:25LHR-PVG
30h 35m1 stop
£473Gulf Air
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 07:00PVG-LHR
22h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 12:50LHR-PVG
31h 55m1 stop
£486Etihad Airways
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 12:45PVG-LHR
28h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 12:40LHR-PVG
31h 55m1 stop
£519Etihad Airways
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Sat, 23 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep
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10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
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12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
£574British Airways
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Tue, 30 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
£586British Airways
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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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02:15 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
Air China Logo
11:40 - 06:45LGW-PVG
11h 05mdirect
£587Air China
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Tue, 30 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Air China Logo
02:15 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 40mdirect
Air China Logo
11:40 - 06:45LGW-PVG
11h 05mdirect
£589Air China
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Sun, 26 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
China Eastern Logo
09:15 - 14:00PVG-LGW
12h 45mdirect
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
£604China Eastern
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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
China Eastern Logo
09:15 - 14:00PVG-LGW
12h 45mdirect
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 06:05LGW-PVG
11h 35mdirect
£605China Eastern
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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

Shenzhen Airlines flights from Shanghai to London

Our best Shenzhen Airlines deals on Shanghai to London flight tickets
Shenzhen Airlines
26 Aug
PVG21:15Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 45m
1 stop
LHR20:00London Heathrow
24 Nov
LHR21:10London Heathrow
29h 50m
1 stop
PVG11:00Shanghai Pu Dong
Shenzhen Airlines
26 Aug
PVG20:10Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 50m
1 stop
LHR20:00London Heathrow
10 Sept
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 15m
1 stop
PVG10:20Shanghai Pu Dong
Shenzhen Airlines
26 Aug
SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 10m
1 stop
LHR20:00London Heathrow
10 Sept
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai to London

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Shanghai to London flight tickets
Etihad Airways
16 Oct
PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 35m
1 stop
LHR07:00London Heathrow
29 Oct
LHR20:55London Heathrow
31h 55m
1 stop
PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong
Etihad Airways
23 Aug
PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 20m
1 stop
LHR12:45London Heathrow
5 Sept
LHR21:45London Heathrow
31h 55m
1 stop
PVG12:40Shanghai Pu Dong
Etihad Airways
23 Aug
PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 20m
1 stop
LHR12:45London Heathrow
5 Sept
LHR14:45London Heathrow
38h 55m
1 stop
PVG12:40Shanghai Pu Dong

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ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/9

06:45-20:05

2 stops20h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 20/9

07:55-15:55

2 stops25h 00m

£471

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/12

16:30-06:35

1 stop22h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

21:50-12:25

1 stop30h 35m

£473

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/10

15:25-07:00

1 stop22h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

20:55-12:50

1 stop31h 55m

£486

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/8

15:25-12:45

1 stop28h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

21:45-12:40

1 stop31h 55m

£519

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/12

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£574

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/12

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/12

02:15-06:55

Nonstop12h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 7/1

11:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

£587

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

02:15-06:55

Nonstop12h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

11:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

£589

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

£604

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

£605

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month to fly to London from Shanghai is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around £514, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to London, with average flight prices from Shanghai averaging around £578.

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

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to London. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £601. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Shanghai to London for around £743.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to London is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as £530. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £671.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to London flight route?

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Best price found

£179

Fastest flight time

12h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in London

5 airports
The best one-way flight to London from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is £179. The best return flight deal from Shanghai to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £471.
The fastest flight from Shanghai to London takes 12h 10m
Direct flights go from Shanghai to London every day.
There are 5 airports near London: London City (LCY), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), London Gatwick (LGW)

  • How far is Shanghai to London by plane?

    London is 5712.6 mi away from Shanghai. Flights usually cover this in 12h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Shanghai to London were last updated today.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to London.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your London 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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British AirwaysPriceFrom £448Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,217 reviews
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