Cheap flights from London to Shanghai
Yes — prices are unusually low right now. The cheapest London–Shanghai return we've seen recently is £402; the median across 323 observations is £505, and the lowest we've ever recorded is £366 (6 September 2026).
Prices last observed 20 October 2026 · 323 observations · 31 days of history
Based on 323 daily price observations by Flight Signal since 26 Jul 2026, the median return fare London–Shanghai is £505; the cheapest we've recorded is £366 (6 Sep 2026).
Is now a good time to book?
The cheapest London–Shanghai return we observed in the last 10 days is £402. Over 323 observations the median is £505 (cheapest quartile £457, dearest quartile £640). Our method: we compare the cheapest fare observed in the last 10 days against the full distribution of every fare we've recorded on this route — how the scoring works.
Cheapest by London airport
Lowest return fare we've attributed to each departure airport (metro-only "LON" fares are excluded — they can't be pinned to one airport).
| Airport | Cheapest observed |
|---|---|
| LHR | £366 |
| LGW | £366 |
| LTN | £522 |
| STN | £499 |
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What is the cheapest London to Shanghai flight?
The cheapest return fare Flight Signal has observed on London–Shanghai is £366, recorded on 6 September 2026. Across 323 observations the median is £505.
Is now a good time to book a flight from London to Shanghai?
Yes — prices are unusually low right now. The cheapest London–Shanghai return we observed in the last 10 days is £402. Over 323 observations the median is £505 (cheapest quartile £457, dearest quartile £640).
How much does a return flight from London to Shanghai usually cost?
The median observed return fare is £505, with most fares between £457 (cheapest quartile) and £640 (dearest quartile), based on 323 daily observations.
Which London airport is cheapest for flights to Shanghai?
In our observations the cheapest fare to Shanghai departed from LHR (£366). We track all five London airports — Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Luton and Stansted.
Prices are cached observations from licensed fare data, indicative until you check live. Flight Signal never auto-books.