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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

The cheapest flights available in the next 60 days – prices are updated regularly

Sun 30 Nov
US$399.98
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Mon 1 Dec
US$406.30
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Sat 29 Nov
US$406.36
One way
Economy
1 traveller

Flying from London to Shanghai: things to know

The most popular route is from London Gatwick Airport in London to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. On average this flight takes 11 hours 36 minutes one way and costs US$1,786 for the round trip.

Most popular route
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Average flight time
11 hours 36 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,786
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Airlines that fly from London to Shanghai

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  • Air China
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • British Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Finnair
  • Lufthansa
  • Gulf Air
  • Emirates
  • Swiss
  • Etihad Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • Austrian Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines

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