Cheap flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai (LHR–PVG)
United Kingdom
China
British Airways and China Eastern Airlines fly London Heathrow to Shanghai (LHR–PVG) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 9,240 km (5,740 mi).
Compare all 2 London–Shanghai airport pairs
- From
- LHR
- London Heathrow
- To
- PVG
- Shanghai
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- BA · MU
- Cheapest fare found
- £292 one-way
- Distance
- 9,240 km (5,740 mi)
- Time difference
- Shanghai 7 hours ahead
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London Heathrow to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: £292 for November 2026 on Brussels Airlines (1 stop). Nonstop from £300.
- Oct ’26£308
- Nov ’26£292nonstop £300
- Dec ’26£305
- Jan ’27£371
- May ’27£305
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly LHR–PVG
For London Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (£292). Days in Shanghai average 18–28 °C in April, May and October. Set your watch 7 hours forward on landing at PVG.
London Heathrow to Shanghai: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
From £292 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Brussels Airlines with 1 stop; nonstop from £300 (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly LHR–PVG direct?
British Airways and China Eastern Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly LHR–PVG?
November 2026, at £292; the dearest month found was £371.
What is the time difference between London Heathrow and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London Heathrow: a LHR departure at noon is 19:00 local time in PVG.
Shanghai to London Heathrow: the return flight (PVG–LHR)
All 2 airlines also fly PVG–LHR nonstop.
London and Shanghai Pudong: compare both directions
This guide is oriented from London Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG). For PVG to London searches, the same airport pair helps identify carriers, but the departure timetable and elapsed time need a separate date-specific check.
Use LHR rather than the broader London city code when Heathrow is essential. If you accept another London airport, compare its ground journey separately before choosing the ticket.
Where can I find the PVG to LHR flight schedule?
Enter PVG as departure and LHR as arrival on the airline’s booking site. Do not reverse the outbound clock times: each direction has its own schedule, duration and arrival date.
See the LHR–PVG route map · Check schedules and booking options
Airlines flying LHR–PVG nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 British Airways BA | full-service | oneworld |
| China Eastern Airlines MU | full-service | SkyTeam |
One-stop alternatives to flying LHR–PVG nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Beijing (PKX) with China Southern Airlines: 9,250 km (5,750 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Helsinki (HEL) with
Finnair: 9,240 km (5,740 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Amsterdam (AMS) with
KLM: 9,280 km (5,770 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Tianjin (TSN) with Tianjin Airlines: 9,250 km (5,750 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Frankfurt (FRA) with
Lufthansa: 9,510 km (5,910 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop.
LHR–PVG route map
More from London Heathrow and Shanghai
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from LHR, nearest to PVG first (straight-line distance):
- Wuhan (WUH) airport guide · 725 km (450 mi) from PVG
- Xiamen (XMN) airport guide · 818 km (508 mi) from PVG
- Changsha (CSX) airport guide · 892 km (554 mi) from PVG
- Tianjin (TSN) airport guide · 975 km (606 mi) from PVG
- Beijing (PKX) airport guide · 1,050 km (652 mi) from PVG
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Departure
London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow (LHR), London. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from LHR to 213 destinations.
View LHR airport guide →Arrival
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
3 ways into Shanghai, fastest from 8 min:
- Shanghai Maglev 8 min · CN¥50
- Metro Line 2 1h 10m–1h 20m
- Taxi (meter) 45 min–1h 10m
Check LHR–PVG schedules and fares
Choose your travel dates to confirm availability. Compare the operating airline, total journey time, baggage and change conditions before you book.
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Weather in Shanghai vs London Heathrow
Shanghai is warmer than London Heathrow in 11 months and cooler in 0; the biggest gap is in July (33°C against 24°C). In October it averages 24°C in Shanghai and 16°C in London Heathrow.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 11° |
| London Heathrow | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 16° | 12° | 9° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Shanghai and Climate of London (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, London to Shanghai
London and Shanghai are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Shanghai
Places you can't fly to nonstop from LHR, but can from PVG — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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