Cheap flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Egyptair. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow.

Q: Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways. You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to London Heathrow with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Air France, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines. These airlines fly from Shanghai to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

15 hrs 10 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to London Heathrow.

from as little as £534

4 nights in London, departing Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on 07 / Feb / 2025 with China Southern Airlines (price found 26 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

Emirates
Etihad Airways
Egyptair

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow.

Can I fly direct to London Heathrow?

British Airways

You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to London Heathrow with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Air France
Cathay Pacific
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines

These airlines fly from Shanghai to London Heathrow, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

15 hrs 10 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to London Heathrow.

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07 / Feb / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Shanghai/London Heathrow route. There are around 97 flights on any given week from the UK to London Heathrow and the cheapest month to fly right now is February.

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How to get cheap flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow

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Etihad Airways tends to have the best prices on flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow. But, remember that London Heathrow is only one of the airports in London – searching for flights from ‘Shanghai’ to ‘London’ will give you more options, and possibly lower prices.

Every week, there are 97 direct and indirect flights connecting London and Shanghai. On average, it takes 19 hrs 35 mins to fly the 9219 km between Shanghai and London.

Prices vary throughout the year but, right now, the cheapest date to fly is 07 / Feb / 2025. If you're looking for a budget break to United Kingdom and are flexible on dates, search for flights by month to find the best offers.

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