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Cheap flights Shanghai — London

Shanghai (SHA, CN) London (LON, GB)
from $279 9 197 km ~11h 19m 33 flights found 8 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $279 on 01.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
01 Dec 2026, Tue
West Air PN 6374
07:45
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:45
LHR London Heathrow Airport
15h 1 stop
Trip.com
$279
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15 Dec 2026, Tue
West Air PN 6374
07:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:40
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 50m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
West Air PN 6438
17:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
08:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 55m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
View this ticket
27 Nov 2026, Fri
West Air PN 6438
17:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
08:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 55m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
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29 Nov 2026, Sun
Hainan Airlines HU 7758
16:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
06:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 25m 1 stop
City.Travel
$285
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13 Dec 2026, Sun
Hainan Airlines HU 7758
16:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
06:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 25m 1 stop
City.Travel
$287
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26 Dec 2026, Sat
Hainan Airlines HU 7842
13:55
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
04:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 30m 1 stop
Trip.com
$303
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13 Nov 2026, Fri
West Air PN 6374
07:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:45
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 55m 1 stop
Trip.com
$313
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16 Nov 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$322
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30 Nov 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$324
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11 Nov 2026, Wed
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$337
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$347
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Flights by stops
Direct
from $363
14 flights
1 stop
from $279
13 flights
All flights 17 days
11 Nov 2026, Wed
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$337
View this ticket
13 Nov 2026, Fri
West Air PN 6374
07:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:45
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 55m 1 stop
Trip.com
$313
View this ticket
16 Nov 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$322
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21 Nov 2026, Sat
Air China CA 847
21:25
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10:10
LGW London Gatwick Airport
12h 45m Direct
Trip.com
$627
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$347
View this ticket
24 Nov 2026, Tue
West Air PN 6438
17:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
08:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 55m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
View this ticket
27 Nov 2026, Fri
West Air PN 6438
17:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
08:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 55m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
View this ticket
28 Nov 2026, Sat
Air China CA 847
21:25
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10:10
LGW London Gatwick Airport
12h 45m Direct
Trip.com
$627
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29 Nov 2026, Sun
Hainan Airlines HU 7758
16:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
06:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 25m 1 stop
City.Travel
$285
View this ticket
30 Nov 2026, Mon
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$324
View this ticket
01 Dec 2026, Tue
West Air PN 6374
07:45
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:45
LHR London Heathrow Airport
15h 1 stop
Trip.com
$279
View this ticket
13 Dec 2026, Sun
Hainan Airlines HU 7758
16:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
06:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 25m 1 stop
City.Travel
$287
View this ticket
14 Dec 2026, Mon
China Eastern MU 215
20:45
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
09:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
12h 40m Direct
Clickavia
$482
View this ticket
15 Dec 2026, Tue
West Air PN 6374
07:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
22:40
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 50m 1 stop
Trip.com
$280
View this ticket
25 Dec 2026, Fri
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
05:55
LHR London Heathrow Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$348
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26 Dec 2026, Sat
Hainan Airlines HU 7842
13:55
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
04:25
LHR London Heathrow Airport
14h 30m 1 stop
Trip.com
$303
View this ticket
28 Dec 2026, Mon
China Eastern MU 213
04:15
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
17:00
LGW London Gatwick Airport
12h 45m Direct
Trip.com
$378
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Route characteristics
Distance
9 197 km
Flight time
11h 19m
Time difference
-8h
Minimum price
from $279 (01.12.2026)
Average price
$324
Maximum price
$627
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (3)
LGW London Gatwick Airport LHR London Heathrow Airport STN Stansted Airport
Airlines (8)
PN West Air HU Hainan Airlines GF Gulf Air MU China Eastern 9C Spring Airlines MF Xiamen Airlines VZ Thai Vietjet Air CA Air China
Agencies (8)
Trip.com City.Travel Авиасейлс Kiwi.com Aviakassa Clickavia Wowtickets Vayama
Prices by day of week
Monday
$322
avg $402
Tuesday
$279
avg $318
Cheapest
Wednesday
$337
avg $435
Friday
$280
avg $405
Saturday
$303
avg $519
Sunday
$285
avg $337
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $280
avg $408
17 flights
December 2026
from $279
avg $377
10 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 8
West Air
West Air
Low-cost 5 flights · 5 days
$279
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$285
Gulf Air
Gulf Air
5 flights · 5 days
$322
China Eastern
China Eastern
14 flights · 12 days
$363
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$366
Xiamen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$386
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Vietjet Air
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$399
Air China
Air China
3 flights · 3 days
$492
Where to buy tickets 8
Trip.com
17 tickets · 15 days
from $279
City.Travel
2 tickets · 2 days
from $285
Авиасейлс
3 tickets · 3 days
from $363
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $366
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $386
Clickavia
6 tickets · 5 days
from $399
Wowtickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $414
Vayama
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 324
Airports

From — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — London (3)

  • LGW London Gatwick Airport
  • LHR London Heathrow Airport
  • STN Stansted Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — London
How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?
Approximate flight time — 11h 19m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to London?
The straight-line distance — 9 197 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to London cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $279 on 01.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $324. Range: $279 — $627.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
The difference — -8h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in London do flights arrive?
To London: LGW (London Gatwick Airport), LHR (London Heathrow Airport), STN (Stansted Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 8 airlines: West Air, Hainan Airlines, Gulf Air, China Eastern, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, Air China.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $363. Total direct flights found: 14.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — London

Flights Shanghai — London is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 9 197 km. Flight time 11h 19m. Time difference -8h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 2 airports: PVG, SHA. To London (LON) — 3 arrival airports: LGW, LHR, STN.

8 airlines operate on this route: West Air, Hainan Airlines, Gulf Air, China Eastern, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, Air China.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $279 (01.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $324, ranging from $279 to $627. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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