Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — London
| Cheapest flight found | $333 |
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| Minimal flight time | 12h 10m |
| Flight distance | 9189 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
Airfare Shanghai – London by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – London costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — London
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 01:30 | 06:40 | daily | MU201 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 10m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Gatwick Airport | Select dates |
| 01:40 | 06:55 | daily | CA847 | Air China | 12h 15m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Gatwick Airport | Select dates |
| 02:00 | 08:47 | mon | British Airways | 13h 47m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Heathrow Airport | Select dates | |
| 08:00 | 14:13 | tue | VS951 | Virgin Atlantic | 14h 13m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Heathrow Airport | Select dates |
| 09:50 | 15:10 | mon, fri | MU213 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 20m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Gatwick Airport | Select dates |
| 09:50 | 15:00 | tue, wed, thu, sat | MU213 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 10m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Gatwick Airport | Select dates |
| 10:45 | 16:00 | sun | MU213 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 15m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Gatwick Airport | Select dates |
| 10:55 | 18:10 | tue, fri, sun | BA168 | British Airways | 15h 15m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Heathrow Airport | Select dates |
| 11:00 | 18:30 | daily | BA168 | British Airways | 14h 30m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Heathrow Airport | Select dates |
| 12:55 | 18:40 | daily | MU551 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 45m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — London Heathrow Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — London
Flight Shanghai – London is served by 50 airlines. 4 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
- Air Canada (AC)
- Air France (AF)
- AirSERBIA (JU)
- All Nippon Airways (NH)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Asiana Airlines (OZ)
- ASL Airlines (5H)
- ASL Airlines Belgium (3V)
- Austrian Airlines (OS)
- Azerbaijan Airlines (J2)
- Capital Airlines (JD)
- Cargolux (CV)
- Cathay Pacific (CX)
- China Airlines (CI)
- China Cargo Airlines (CK)
- China Southern Airlines (CZ)
- China Southern Cargo
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- DHL (D0)
- Egyptair (MS)
- Emirates (EK)
- Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
- Etihad Airways (EY)
- EuroAtlantic Airways (YU)
- EVA Air (BR)
- FedEx (FX)
- Finnair (AY)
- Garuda Indonesia (GA)
- Gulf Air (Retro Livery) (GF)
- Hainan Airlines (HU)
- Hong Kong Air Cargo (RH)
- Japan Airlines (JL)
- Jet Linx Aviation (JL)
- KLM (KL)
- Korean Air (KE)
- Lufthansa (LH)
- Malaysia Airlines (MH)
- Qantas (QF)
- Qatar Airways (Oneworld Livery) (QR)
- Saudia (SV)
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)
- Silk Way West Airlines (7L)
- Singapore Airlines (SQ)
- Swiss (LX)
- Thai Airways (TG)
- Tianjin Airlines (GS)
- Turkish Airlines (TK)
- United Express (UA)
- UPS (5X)
- Vietnam Airlines (VN)
Dynamics airfare Shanghai — London by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Shanghai — London
The graph shows that booking flights Shanghai — London is best planned for September and flights Shanghai — London — Shanghai in the month of January.
Flights Shanghai — London
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — London
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Shanghai — London from $333 and Shanghai — London — Shanghai from $593.
The price of the flight Shanghai — London (United Kingdom) — Shanghai from $593 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — London (United Kingdom) — Shanghai $813 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: London
- IATA code of the destination city: LON
- Destination airports: Biggin Hill, London Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London-Waterloo, London Southend Airport, London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, St Pancras International RailSt
- Destination country: United Kingdom
Low cost flights Shanghai — London (SHA — LON)
The distance between Shanghai and London 5710 miles (or 9189 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and London is 7 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to London 12h 10m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Shanghai — London with several airlines (include China Eastern Airlines, Air China, British Airways). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to London. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Shanghai — London. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $593 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $333
Routes from nearby cities to London
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to London is from Wuxi. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Nanjing from $245. The nearest airports from Shanghai with a flight to London are in Yancheng.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from London
If you are going to fly from London, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from London:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — London
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — London?
Yes, they do: MU201, CA847, , VS951, MU213, BA168, MU551, CA629
Can we fly from Shanghai to London?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to London. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. China Eastern Airlines, Air China, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air Canada, Air France, AirSERBIA, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ASL Airlines, ASL Airlines Belgium, Austrian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Capital Airlines, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Cargo, Delta Air Lines, DHL, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EuroAtlantic Airways, EVA Air, FedEx, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air (Retro Livery), Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Air Cargo, Japan Airlines, Jet Linx Aviation, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways (Oneworld Livery), Saudia, Shenzhen Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Express, UPS, Vietnam Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to London?
A direct flight lasts an average of 12h 10m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 9189 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — London cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — London starts from $333.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — London?
Planes fly Shanghai — London 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and London?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In London — Biggin Hill, London Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London-Waterloo, London Southend Airport, London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, St Pancras International RailSt.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to London?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and London: MU201, CA847, VS951, MU213, MU213, MU213, BA168, BA168, MU551, CA629, BA168
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to London?
High season is considered to be December and the cheapest month is September. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — London flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to London?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — London: China Eastern Airlines, Air China, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to London?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — London: Air Canada, Air China, Air France, AirSERBIA, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ASL Airlines, ASL Airlines Belgium, Austrian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, British Airways, Capital Airlines, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Cargo, Delta Air Lines, DHL, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EuroAtlantic Airways, EVA Air, FedEx, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air (Retro Livery), Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Air Cargo, Japan Airlines, Jet Linx Aviation, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways (Oneworld Livery), Saudia, Shenzhen Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Express, UPS, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.