Captain Cheap
A unique view of the Pearl Tower taken from street level in Shanghai, China.

LHR → PVG

Cheap flights from London to Shanghai

We track fares from London to Shanghai, China every day. Across 116 prices we've logged, the cheapest was €417 return and a typical fare runs around €553. The cheapest month to fly is usually Dec 2026.

Cheapest seen

€417

Typical price

€553

Cheapest month

Dec 2026

Non-stop

With a stop

No live deal on this exact route right now — but the typical fare is around €553. Search your dates below, or browse all current deals.

Cheapest months to fly

The typical cheapest fare by month, from our tracking — a guide only. Check the live price on Aviasales before booking.

MonthTypical fromCheck price
Oct 2026€555Check →
Nov 2026€543Check →
Dec 2026€518Check →

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London to Shanghai: the basics

Route
London (LHR) → Shanghai (PVG)
Distance
9,241 km
Non-stop
No (with a stop)
Airlines seen
Aegean Airlines, Finnair, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, HU

Planning the trip? China: what to see and when to go covers where to go and when.

Where these flights connect

There is no non-stop flight from London to Shanghai. Based on the airlines that fly this route, connections are usually through Athens, Helsinki, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain — worth checking when you compare fares.