Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to London?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to London with the following airlines, including: Air China China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai (SHA) to London (LON)?

  It takes about 13 hours 9 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to London (LON).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to London?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to London is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to London?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 33 flight per week flying from Shanghai to London. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ7225 (11:39) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU201 (02:23)

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to London (LON) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to London is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to London on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to London on November 15, 2025 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 723.

• Which airports can I fly to for London from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in London, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport (PVG-LGW) is by far the most common option on this route: Heathrow Airport (LHR) London Gatwick Airport (LGW) London Luton Airport (LTN) London City Airport (LCY) London Southend Airport (SEN) London Stansted Airport (STN).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and London?

  The time difference between London and Shanghai is 8h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to London?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.