Cheap flights from Shanghai to London-London City

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London-London City 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 Shanghai to London-London City.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Lufthansa
  • KLM
  • Emirates

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

How long is the flight?

11 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to London-London City.

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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 Shanghai/London-London City route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to London-London City 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 Shanghai to London-London City

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Shanghai to London-London City. We've found 25 flights and compared multiple offers to get you the best deal. 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 £50 from Shanghai to London-London City on 16/03/2026 at 05:45.

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 Shanghai to London-London City.

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 save time and money!