Shanghai to London flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Shanghai to London is €249 (checked on 10 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 1 Dec€259
- 2 Dec€259
- 3 Dec€259
- 4 Dec€258
- 5 Dec€249
- 6 Dec€324
- 7 Dec€293
- 8 Dec€293
- 9 Dec€293
- 10 Dec€293
- 11 Dec€258
- 12 Dec€294
- 13 Dec€327
- 14 Dec€311
- 15 Dec€311
- 17 Dec€318
- 18 Dec€318
- 19 Dec€318
- 20 Dec€318
- 21 Dec€318
- 22 Dec€318
- 23 Dec€318
- 24 Dec€318
- 25 Dec€318
- 26 Dec€318
- 27 Dec€318
- 28 Dec€340
- Lowest observed
- €249, departing 5 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 10 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 60Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €599, departing 26 Dec 2026, back 9 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €339, departing 28 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air China, China Eastern, Air India, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, KLM, Norse, Shenzhen Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Turkish Airlines, Vietjet, Xiamen Air (19)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 12h 40m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Shanghai to London. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 9,197 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 12h 40m
- Airlines seen
- Air China, China Eastern, Air India, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, KLM, Norse, Shenzhen Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Turkish Airlines, Vietjet, Xiamen Air (19)
- Alternative airports
- SHA, LCY, LGW, LTN, SEN, STN
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| China Eastern | 5 / 71 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
- London City Airport (LCY) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 13 km.
- London Heathrow (LHR) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 23 km.
- London Gatwick (LGW) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 40 km.
- London Luton (LTN) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 44 km.
- London Stansted (STN) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 49 km.
- London Southend Airport (SEN) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 57 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in December 2026 from Shanghai to London: 5 Dec 2026, €249 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €330 | 9 |
| December 2026 | €249 | 27 |
| January 2027 | €321 | 22 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Shanghai to London: 5 Dec 2026, €249 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €293 | 8 |
| Tuesday | €259 | 8 |
| Wednesday | €259 | 7 |
| Thursday | €259 | 8 |
| Friday | €258 | 9 |
| Saturday | €249 | 10 |
| Sunday | €281 | 10 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €352 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €364 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €314 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €258 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €304 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €330 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €342 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €344 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €333 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €335 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €335 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €335 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €360 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €338 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €336 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €352 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €259 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €259 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €259 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €249 | 10 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Shanghai to London by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €249 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €249 | 20 |
| 31 to 60 days | €311 | 24 |
| 61 days or more | €281 | 14 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to London: Hainan Airlines, €258 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Hainan Airlines | €258Nov 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Thai Vietjet Air | €262Nov 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Finnair | €312Mar 30, 2027 | 4 |
| China Eastern | €339Jan 28, 2027 | 5 |
| Shenzhen Airlines | €346Nov 20, 2026 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to London?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €249, found on 10 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to London?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Air China, China Eastern, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to London?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air China, China Eastern, Air India, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, KLM, Norse, Shenzhen Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Turkish Airlines, Vietjet, Xiamen Air (19).
How long does the flight from Shanghai to London take?
Across the 25 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 23h 33m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Shanghai to London fares were non-stop?
3 of the 53 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to London?
Cheapest round trip: €599, departing 26 Dec 2026, back 9 Jan 2027 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Shanghai to London?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €339, departing 28 Jan 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Shanghai to London?
For Shanghai to London, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: China Eastern (5). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London?
Cheapest departure day we saw in December 2026 from Shanghai to London: 5 Dec 2026, €249 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Shanghai to London?
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Shanghai to London: 5 Dec 2026, €249 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Shanghai to London?
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to London: Hainan Airlines, €258 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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