Cheap flights from London-Heathrow to Shanghai
Cheap return flights from London-Heathrow to Shanghai
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Shanghai flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- China Eastern Airlines
- British Airways
- Air France
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London-Heathrow to Shanghai.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- Emirates
These airlines fly from London-Heathrow to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
11 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from London-Heathrow to Shanghai.
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Alternative flights from London-Heathrow
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the London-Heathrow/Shanghai route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Shanghai and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from London-Heathrow to Shanghai
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You've searched for flights from London-Heathrow to Shanghai. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. China Eastern Airlines is usually the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from London-Heathrow to Shanghai on 28/03/2026 at 03:10 for £88.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 9,600 km flight from London-Heathrow to Shanghai.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The best time to fly is during the off-peak season. A popular and affordable airline for this route is China Eastern Airlines, with an average flight duration of 11 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money.
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