Cheap flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai

Q: How much are flights normally?

£ 490. If you see flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai for less than this, you've found a good deal.

Q: When is the best time to book cheap flights?

18 weeks. If you want cheap flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai, this is the best time to book.

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, KLM, Virgin Atlantic. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai.

Q: Can I fly direct to Shanghai?

British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, China Eastern Airlines. You can fly non-stop from London Heathrow to Shanghai with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines. These airlines fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: When is high season?

March. This is the most expensive time to fly to Shanghai. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from London Heathrow in advance.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly?

November. Flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually cheaper at this time of year.

Q: How long is the flight?

11 hrs 20 mins. This is the shortest flight time from London Heathrow to Shanghai.

Q: How long should I stay in Shanghai?

14 days. Most people spend this amount of time in Shanghai.

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How much are flights normally?

£ 490

If you see flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai for less than this, you've found a good deal.

When is the best time to book cheap flights?

18 weeks

If you want cheap flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai, this is the best time to book.

What are the cheapest airlines?

Air France
British Airways
China Southern Airlines
KLM
Virgin Atlantic

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai.

Can I fly direct to Shanghai?

British Airways
China Southern Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
China Eastern Airlines

You can fly non-stop from London Heathrow to Shanghai with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Cathay Pacific
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Lufthansa
Malaysia Airlines

These airlines fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.

When is high season?

March

This is the most expensive time to fly to Shanghai. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from London Heathrow in advance.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

November

Flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually cheaper at this time of year.

How long is the flight?

11 hrs 20 mins

This is the shortest flight time from London Heathrow to Shanghai.

How long should I stay in Shanghai?

14 days

Most people spend this amount of time in Shanghai.

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Language

Chinese

Timezone

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How to get cheap flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai

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We've collated all the flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai, to help you find the best deal. The most popular airlines are Cathay Pacific, Emirates & Qatar Airways. Browse the flights on this page to find ones that suit you best – Netflights scans 39,073 flights worldwide, making it easy for you to see all your options.

4,727 flights go to Shanghai every week. It usually takes roughly 16 hrs 25 mins to fly from London Heathrow.

Shanghai has one airports, so you have more than one option. It could also be worth changing London Heathrow to include other airports, to see more flights and, possibly, better prices. The most expensive flights tend to be during March, as demand is high at this time of year.

Booking a flight to Shanghai with Netflights is easy. You can search by month to see the cheapest day of the week to fly. Plus, you can add accommodation and car hire to your booking. Prices for accommodation and flights are generally lower in November – which is also the cheapest time to fly.