Cheap flights from London to Shanghai
Cheap return flights from London to Shanghai
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
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 to Shanghai.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- Emirates
These airlines fly from London 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 to Shanghai.
Alternative flights from the UK to Shanghai
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Alternative flights from London
You might find cheaper flights nearby
Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the London/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 to Shanghai
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from London to Shanghai. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. China Eastern Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is £36 for a one-way ticket from London to Shanghai on 04/07/2026 at 06:40.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 15 airlines that operate the 9,700 km flight from London 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. Check out China Eastern Airlines for budget options. The average flight duration is about 11 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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