Air China
Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $434
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $483
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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from London to Shanghai:
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Air China
Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $434
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $483
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from London to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
London — Shanghai
04/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU552
starting at $870
London — Shanghai
04/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU202
starting at $773
London — Shanghai
05/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU214
starting at $585
London — Shanghai
10/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU552
starting at $1,119
London — Shanghai
03/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CA848
starting at $2,521
London — Shanghai
03/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU552
starting at $5,241
London — Shanghai
03/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU552
starting at $5,281
London — Shanghai
03/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU214
starting at $7,307
London — Shanghai
04/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU552
starting at $1,810
London — Shanghai
04/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU214
starting at $865
starting at $337
starting at $464
starting at $786
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The London — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, British Airways, Ryanair, China Southern Airlines, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Valuair, Wizz Air, LC Busre SAC, Beijing Capital Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $300. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Shanghai departs on 05/18/2026, is operated by Ryanair and costs $300
The cheapest roundtrip flight from London to Shanghai departs on 06/02/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $484
Fastest flight from London to Shanghai takes 11 hours
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between London and Shanghai is 9186km (5695 miles). There are 38 direct flights from London to Shanghai. The time difference between London and Shanghai is 8h. Flights from London begin at 10:30 AM. The latest flight from London departs at 9:00 PM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from London to Shanghai
The cheapest flight ticket from London to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $300
Often the best time to buy tickets from London to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from London to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: May, June, April.
The fastest flights from London to Shanghai start from 11 hours in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route London — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Air China, British Airways
The minimum one-way ticket price from London to Shanghai is $300 (May 2026), while the maximum is $681 (July 2026). On average, a ticket costs $432–$878.
