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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

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Flying from London to Shanghai: things to know

The most popular route is from London Gatwick Airport in London to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. On average this flight takes 11 hours 30 minutes one way and costs £1,323 for the round trip.

Most popular route
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Average flight time
11 hours 30 minutes
Average round-trip price
£1,323
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Airlines that fly from London to Shanghai

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  • Air China
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • British Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Finnair
  • Lufthansa
  • Gulf Air
  • Emirates
  • Etihad Airways
  • Swiss
  • Qatar Airways
  • Austrian Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines

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