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We have seen China Eastern fares from London to Shanghai, non-stop. The lowest fare our own searches returned is €299, seen on 11 Oct 2026. The average across the fares we caught is €432. November 2026 is the cheapest month in our observations, at €299. These are prices our searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare.
Short answer
We have seen China Eastern fares from London to Shanghai, non-stop. The lowest fare our own searches returned is €299, seen on 11 Oct 2026. The average across the fares we caught is €432. November 2026 is the cheapest month in our observations, at €299. These are prices our searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare.
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Explore the fares we observed from London to Shanghai. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 9,197 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 11h 15m
- Airlines seen
- China Eastern, Air China, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gulf Air +11 more
- Alternative airports
- LCY, LGW, LTN, SEN, STN, SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with China Eastern, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. Check current timetables.
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Frequently asked
How much is a flight from London to Shanghai?
The lowest fare we have observed is €299, found on 11 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €299.
Are there direct flights from London to Shanghai?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by China Eastern, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic.
Which airlines fly from London to Shanghai?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: China Eastern, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic.
How long does the flight from London to Shanghai take?
The average journey time across the 79 fares we observed is 20h 01m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed London to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
21 of the 132 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 11 Oct 2026