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Among airlines operating London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• British Airways
• Air China

Flights from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air China: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 714 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to C$ 1,220 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 65–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% of one-stop connections

Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,150 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,272, a difference of C$ 122. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, The Bund, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 10:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 9:39 am.

The flight takes about 11h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 11% above the route average of C$ 1,180. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 11h 39m, covering 14,831 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Air China is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Eastern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights are:

• Air China: 96% on time
• China Eastern: 90% on time
• British Airways: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 50m, compared with 16h 12m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 16h 32m via Zurich (ZRH).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 7 hours ahead of London (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from C$ 977 to C$ 1,425, with an average of C$ 1,180 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 977 counts as a good deal.