Cheap Flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai

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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai

Alternative London Heathrow to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Heathrow to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£252
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time11 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week27

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Shanghai is £375. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Shanghai.
China Eastern, China Southern and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Shanghai.
As of October 2024, there are 27 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai is usually October 2024.
If you're flying from London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £375.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai on Monday, 25 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Hainan Airlines and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from London Heathrow

Looking for cheap tickets from London Heathrow to Shanghai? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from London Heathrow to Shanghai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Shanghai from London Heathrow from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best London Heathrow-Shanghai ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Shanghai from London Heathrow.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap London Heathrow-Shanghai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from London Heathrow and Shanghai. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Shanghai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for London Heathrow to Shanghai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.