Flights from London to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 12h 3m (9,241 km). China Eastern and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $398 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying London to Shanghai
Carriers on LHR–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
London to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $395 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $319. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 15 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $49228 Oct 2026 | $359 · 2 stops27 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $39526 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $319 · 1 stop13 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $5011 Dec 2026 | $360 · 2 stops1 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $6202 Jan 2027 | $473 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $66418 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $462 · 2 stops18 Mar 2027 |
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 15 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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