Cheap flights from Shanghai to London from $808 PVG, SHA → LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest return found recently is $808 with Shenzhen Airlines, 11 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $808, 11 Jun 2027 to 18 Jun 2027
- Usual return price
- $838 to $857
- Cheapest month to fly
- June 2027, return fares from $808 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $838 to $857.
Cheapest return found recently
$808
11 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 · Shenzhen Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · Return leaves 10:05 p.m. · 45 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) · overnight connection · 14 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,073
11 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · China Eastern
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leaves 1:15 p.m. · Return leaves 5:00 a.m. · 23 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$808 11 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $644 to $886.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 22 Apr 2027 to 23 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Jun 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
138 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2027 – 5 May 2027 | $857 | Air India | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Apr 2027 – 5 May 2027 | $857 | Air India | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Apr 2027 – 8 May 2027 | $873 | Air India | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 | $808 | Shenzhen Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 | $838 | Etihad Airways | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
June 2027 is the cheapest month — from $808.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air India, Shenzhen Airlines, Etihad Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Shanghai to London
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to London?
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The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $665 | $663 | +3% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $644 | $644 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $684 | $660 | +6% | 26 |
| 60–89 days | $775 | $685 | +20% | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $799 | $683 | +24% | 39 |
| 180+ days | $806 | $695 | +25% | 49 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Shanghai to London?
The cheapest return found recently is $808 with Shenzhen Airlines, 11 Jun 2027 to 18 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $838 to $857.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London?
June 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $808, 11 Jun 2027 to 18 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to London?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to London?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,073 with China Eastern, 11 Jun 2027 to 19 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London?
Between 22 Apr 2027 and 23 Jun 2027, Air India has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Shenzhen Airlines on 1 and Etihad Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work