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Find cheap one-way flights from London to Shanghai starting at US$350.

Book one-way or return flights from London to Shanghai from as little as US$350. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Cheapest airlines flights from London to Shanghai

Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Vueling Airlines
From US$341
Wizz Air Malta
From US$342
China Southern Airlines
From US$350
Hainan Airlines
From US$366
Wizz Air
From US$367
Jet2.com
From US$367
Shenzhen Airlines
From US$376
easyJet
From US$392
Air China
From US$392
Ryanair
From US$403
ANA airlines

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Find cheap flights from London to Shanghai by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from London to Shanghai.

  • Cheapest
    Vueling Airlines
    LGW
    20:55
    31h 30m
    2 transfer
    SHA
    11:25
    London Gatwick Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
    Mon, Apr 22Vueling Airlines
    US$341
  • Wizz Air Malta
    LGW
    21:50
    33h 30m
    2 transfer
    PVG
    15:20
    London Gatwick Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Thu, Mar 21Wizz Air Malta
    US$342
  • Shenzhen Airlines
    LHR
    22:05
    29h 5m
    1 transfer
    PVG
    10:10
    London Heathrow Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Wed, May 15Shenzhen Airlines
    US$351
  • Shenzhen Airlines
    LHR
    22:05
    29h 5m
    1 transfer
    PVG
    10:10
    London Heathrow Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Wed, May 15Shenzhen Airlines
    US$351
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Shanghai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,020.
  • How long does it take to fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 12 hours to fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA): Air China, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and China Southern Airlines.

London to Shanghai Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$350

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$533

Off-season for travel

January

Peak season for travel

October

Read before Taking Flights from London to Shanghai

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Shanghai, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Shanghai for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Chinese cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Shanghai in just over 11 hours 20 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of China. With prices starting from just £356, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Shanghai and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Shanghai

Finding cheap flights from London to Shanghai is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Shanghai

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Shanghai, including British Airways, Air China

Flight time from London to Shanghai

Shanghai lies a distance of miles from London, with flights taking around 11 hours 20 mins.

Departure from a London Airport to Shanghai

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Shanghai You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Shanghai The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Shanghai You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Shanghai Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.