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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Finnair
Sun, 24 May - Thu, 18 June
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$992 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$992
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Finnair flight, departing Sun, 24 May from Shanghai to London, returning Thu, 18 June, priced at AU$992 found 3 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,000 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,000
Return
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct from Shanghai to London, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at AU$1,000 found 2 days ago
Emirates
Thu, 13 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,179 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,179
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, 13 Nov from Shanghai to London, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at AU$1,179 found 1 day ago
Air France
Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,264 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,264
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Shanghai to London, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at AU$1,264 found 3 days ago
KLM
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,264 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,264
Return
found 6 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Shanghai to London, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at AU$1,264 found 6 days ago
Air Serbia
Sun, 18 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,292 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,292
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from Shanghai to London, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at AU$1,292 found 4 days ago
Vietnam Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,298 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,298
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Wed, 14 Jan from Shanghai to London, returning Thu, 29 Jan, priced at AU$1,298 found 4 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,363 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,363
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from Shanghai to London, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at AU$1,363 found 2 days ago
Air China
Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,378 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,378
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air China flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Shanghai to London, returning Sun, 16 Nov, priced at AU$1,378 found 1 hour ago
Egyptair
Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
PVG
Shanghai
LHR
London
AU$1,407 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,407
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Egyptair flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Shanghai to London, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at AU$1,407 found 1 day ago

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

June is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$879 - AU$1,405 per traveller.

Alternative airports near London

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Gatwick LGW. Average driving time to city centre is 52 minutes. Flights from AU$1,468
LGW
Gatwick
Average driving time to city centre52 min
Flights from AU$1,468

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
If you're travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Heathrow Airport (LHR), round-trip journeys start from AU$992. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang about. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to LHR?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow 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 Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow?
With a flight distance of 9 300 kilometres from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Heathrow Airport (LHR), this is a long flight. Make sure you drink lots of water and get up to stretch your legs every now and then.
Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
Many adventurers like to fly with China Eastern Airlines (MU) from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Heathrow Airport. It offers 30 flights monthly, so you can easily find a flight time that's perfect for you. If you want more options, check out the deals with Air China (CA). This airline offers 4 flights monthly between these airports.
Are Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Heathrow Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to London Heathrow surfacing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Pudong Intl.
Destination airport
Heathrow
Airlines serving
Air China, Air France, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways International, Vietnam Airlines
Return price
AU$991
Distance
9185 km
Average flight time
6 hours 25 mins

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