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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.$879 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $879, select.
London.$884 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $884, select.
London.$909 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Sat, 11 Apr.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $909, select.
London.$916 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $916, select.
London.$921 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $921, select.
London.$921 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Dec, returning Sat, 24 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 28 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $921, select.
London.$923 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $923, select.
London.$924 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $924, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from $1,961
May
from $925
Jun
from $916
Jul
from $1,137
Aug
from $1,214
Sep
from $1,084
Oct
from $884
Nov
from $879
Dec
from $1,290
Jan
from $944
Feb
from $939
Mar
from $1,120

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow

Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Heathrow.

Shanghai to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$879
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time13 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow is $879. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow.
British Airways, China Southern and Iberia fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow.
As of April 2025, there are 23 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to London Heathrow is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Heathrow but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Finnair and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to London Heathrow.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know

  • Around 14 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, making London eight hours behind Shanghai.

  • Flights from PVG to LHR start at 10:55 — the first with British Airways. The latest departure is at 13:00 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 29 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

  • Your PVG to LHR flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • You can fly nonstop to London, United Kingdom. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

  • British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PVG to LHR flights, with 93.22% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PVG and LHR:

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    • Daxing International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is $340. A return plane ticket is currently $879. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from PVG to LHR, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from PVG to LHR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.

  • Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

  • London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from PVG to LHR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to London

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