Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London from TWD 6,656

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London (SHA-LON)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as TWD 6,656 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SHA to LHR on Tue, Jan 20), while Tianjin Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from TWD 17,476 departing on Fri, Jan 23 and returning on Sun, Jan 25.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to London?

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

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to London (LON) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 13 hours 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 31 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 (11:44) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA168 (11:44) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA847 (02:41)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to London?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to London, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 20, with one-way flights priced at just TWD 6,656.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for London travel is around August.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to London on December 27, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at TWD 6,403.

• 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: London City Airport (LCY) London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Heathrow Airport (LHR) London Luton Airport (LTN) 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 canceled 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.