Cheap Flights from London to Shanghai Starting at $269

The London — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, EasyJet, LC Busre SAC, Ryanair, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Finnair, and Wizz Air. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $269. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

London is served by several airports that together cover international, short-haul and low-cost traffic. Heathrow (LHR) is the city’s main international hub, typically used by full-service carriers and offering long-haul connections; it sits about 25 km west of central London and is usually reachable by the Heathrow Express (15–20 minutes), the Elizabeth Line or the Piccadilly Line (30–60 minutes), with fares ranging from moderate to premium. Gatwick (LGW) to the south commonly hosts both legacy and low-cost airlines, around 45 km from the centre, linked by a 30–40 minute express train or coach services at lower fares. Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN) are typically budget-leaning airports farther out (35–70 km), popular with low-cost carriers and often cheaper on ticket price; expect longer transfer times by coach or train (40–90 minutes) and lower fares. London City (LCY) is a compact, business-oriented airport in the east, closest to central districts (about 10 km), often used for short business hops with quick DLR or taxi connections (15–30 minutes) but tighter luggage and aircraft restrictions. Pros across the network include frequent flights and route choice; cons can be variable transfer times, possible extra costs for airport transfers or bags, and different comfort levels depending on the airport and airline.

Shanghai is served primarily by two airports with different roles. Pudong International (PVG) functions as the city’s major international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carrier traffic alongside some premium regional connections; fares can be mid to high depending on season. It sits about 30–40 km east of central Shanghai, reachable by the Maglev plus metro (around 40–60 minutes, combined fares typically moderate), direct metro lines (approx 60–80 minutes) and taxis (roughly 45–70 minutes, fares vary with traffic). Pudong is spacious and well-equipped for transfers but can be farther from central districts. Hongqiao (SHA) is closer and usually caters to domestic and regional flights, favored by budget and business travelers for shorter haul services. Located roughly 13 km west of downtown, Hongqiao is served by metro and high-speed rail with journeys of 20–35 minutes and modest fares, while taxis are quicker but subject to congestion. Hongqiao is convenient for quick city access though it offers fewer long-haul options than Pudong.