Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London Starting at $209

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to London

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$209

Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
1 transfer
1d 6h 55m
04/03/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to London departs on 04/03/2025, is operated by Hainan Airlines and costs $209

Cheapest round trip flight

$646

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
1 transfer
2d 1h 45m
06/18/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to London departs on 06/18/2025, is operated by Etihad Airways and costs $646

The fastest flight

12h 30m

Fastest flight from Shanghai to London takes 12h 30m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Tu and Sa

Earliest flight

8:55 AM

Latest flight

2:15 AM

Direct flights count

28

Distance

9186km

Timezone difference

8h

The distance between Shanghai and London is 9186km (5695 miles). There are 28 direct flights from Shanghai to London. The time difference between Shanghai and London is 8h . Flights from Shanghai begin at 8:55 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:15 AM.

Airfare from Shanghai to London by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to London

March 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$221
July 2025
Highest price
on average:
$349
Mar 25Apr 25May 25Jul 25050100150200250300350Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Shanghai — London route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

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Direct Flights from Shanghai to London

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to London, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

03/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

British Airways

BA168

Starting at $518

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

03/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

China Eastern Airlines

MU551

Starting at $542

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

03/29/2025

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Direct flight

China Eastern Airlines

MU213

Starting at $568

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

03/29/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Air China

CA847

Starting at $533

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

04/14/2025

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Direct flight

China Eastern Airlines

MU213

Starting at $541

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

04/15/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

China Eastern Airlines

MU551

Starting at $792

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

04/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

British Airways

BA168

Starting at $1,281

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

04/20/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

British Airways

BA168

Starting at $2,173

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

04/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

China Eastern Airlines

MU213

Starting at $1,671

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ShanghaiLondon

SHALON

04/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

China Eastern Airlines

MU551

Starting at $1,413

Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to London

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to London:

Air China

Air China

Every day

Starting at $484

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

Starting at $541

Shanghai airports overview

PVG
+3
Turkish Airlines
Thai Airways
Hainan Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$221
Starting at
$498-3%
on average
SHA
Xiamen Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$457
Starting at
$513
on average

London airports overview

LHR
+2
Tianjin Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$275
Starting at
$351-60%
on average
LGW
Air China
Hainan Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$321
Starting at
$562
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to London according to data for the last 48 hours costs $209

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — London?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to London is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to London?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to London can be found flying in these months: March, May, April.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to London?

The fastest flights from Shanghai to London start from 12 hours 30 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to London?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — London: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Air China

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Shanghai to London

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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