£311 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG)

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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £311 for one-way flights and £423 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hainan Airlines
Wed, 17 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£423 Return, found 9 hours ago
£423
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Hainan Airlines flight, departing Wed, 17 Sep from London to Shanghai, returning Tue, 14 Oct, priced at £423 found 9 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Mon, 15 Sep - Sat, 15 Nov
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£457 Return, found 2 days ago
£457
Return
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 15 Sep from London to Shanghai, returning Sat, 15 Nov, priced at £457 found 2 days ago
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£461 Return, found 1 day ago
£461
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Shenzhen Airlines flight, departing Sun, 26 Oct from London to Shanghai, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at £461 found 1 day ago
KLM
Mon, 12 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£492 Return, found 6 hours ago
£492
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 12 Jan from London to Shanghai, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at £492 found 6 hours ago
Gulf Air
Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£513 Return, just found
£513
Return
just found
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Mon, 29 Sep from London to Shanghai, returning Mon, 6 Oct, priced at £513 just found
Air France
Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£516 Return, just found
£516
Return
just found
Select Air France flight, departing Mon, 29 Sep from London to Shanghai, returning Mon, 6 Oct, priced at £516 just found
China Eastern Airlines
Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£525 Return, just found
£525
Return
just found
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sat, 27 Sep from London to Shanghai, returning Mon, 6 Oct, priced at £525 just found
Air China
Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£529 Return, found 3 hours ago
£529
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sat, 27 Sep from London to Shanghai, returning Sat, 4 Oct, priced at £529 found 3 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£560 Return, just found
£560
Return
just found
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from London to Shanghai, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at £560 just found
British Airways
Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
LHR
London
PVG
Shanghai
£561 Return, just found
£561
Return
just found
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from London to Shanghai, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at £561 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £396 - £660 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from London to Shanghai route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, EVA Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
Return price
£422
Distance
9185 km
Average flight time
19 hours 2 mins

Compare flights from London to Shanghai easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from London to Shanghai. Operating between them 4 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia, British Airways fly direct, getting you to Pudong Intl. in just 25hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Heathrow to Pudong Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Pudong Intl. (PVG)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from London to Shanghai today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Heathrow to Pudong Intl. start at just £423 and range up to £561.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near London and Shanghai
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your London to Shanghai flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Heathrow to Pudong Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to PVG?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) is £423. But you better get a move on. This figure is taken from fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong Airport?
This differs between air carriers, as each has its own terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Heathrow Airport to PVG flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
The distance is around 9,300 kilometres. Earplugs? Check. Toothbrush? Double check. You'll need to pack all the essentials for this long-haul Hounslow to China flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Heathrow Airport to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
A popular airline that operates on the route from Heathrow Airport to PVG is China Eastern Airlines (MU). It offers 30 flights every month. You could also check out the deals on offer with Air China (CA). It operates 4 monthly flights between Hounslow and China.
Are LHR to PVG flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from London Heathrow to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) are available up to a year before departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally nab a fantastic last-minute deal, it's never a sure thing. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options --- and you can avoid landing the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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Shanghai Airports

Shanghai

London to Pudong Intl.
£422.40
London to Hongqiao Intl.
£422.40
London Airports

London

Gatwick to Shanghai
£447.51
London City to Shanghai
£500.21
Stansted to Shanghai
£545.16
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