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Last minute flights from London to Shanghai

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London Shanghai

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Sat., 16 Nov. LGW - PVG

Sun., 17 Nov. PVG - LGW

$1209 $1131

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London Shanghai

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Tue., 03 Dec. LGW - PVG

$489 $460

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London Shanghai

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Sun., 01 Dec. LHR - PVG

Thu., 05 Dec. PVG - LHR

$845 $811

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London Shanghai

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Fri., 15 Nov. LHR - PVG

Fri., 22 Nov. PVG - LHR

$999 $934

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

85% Trains in Shanghai are 85% cheaper than in London.

London $5.91

Shanghai $0.86

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

84% A meal in Shanghai is 84% cheaper than a meal in London.

London $39.39

Shanghai $6.42

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

64% A taxi fare in Shanghai is 64% cheaper than in London.

London $9.45

Shanghai $3.42

Coffee Regular cappuccino

30% Coffee in Shanghai is 30% cheaper than in London.

London $7.35

Shanghai $5.4

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 4.7 CNY

1 CNY = 0.22 AUD

Last checked on 16 November 2024

Distance: 9198 kms

London airports

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 23 kms

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 40 kms

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 43 kms

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 49 kms

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 12 kms

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 57 kms

Shanghai airports

Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms

Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from London to Shanghai?

The total flight time between London and Shanghai is of around 16:59 hours on average, considering an average distance of 13,106 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from London to Shanghai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Shanghai is $460. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.42 AUD, 64% cheaper than London, with a fare of 9.45 AUD, while train tickets costs 85% less in Shanghai: 0.86 AUD against 5.91 AUD in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.42 AUD in Shanghai, 84% less than the 39.39 AUD in London. The price of the coffee is around 27% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 5.40 AUD, while in London the coffee costs 7.35 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Shanghai?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Shanghai compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Shanghai?

The main airport route flying between London and Shanghai is: Gatwick (LGW) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s): China Eastern Airlines. Air China. Alternatively, you can find London - Shanghai flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Pu Dong (PVG) with the following airline(s) flying the route: China Eastern Airlines. Virgin Atlantic. null.