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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 10:08 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 8:58 am.

The flight takes about 11h 38m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 11h 38m, covering 5,726 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $727 to $1,060, with an average of $866 over the past 12 months. Anything below $727 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $866 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $515 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to $898 for nonstop.

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: 97% on time
• China Eastern: 91% on time
• British Airways: 88% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $486, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 36m.

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) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $839 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $923, a difference of $84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• China Eastern
• British Airways
• Air China

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 43m, compared with 15h 45m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 04m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

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.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection

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

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

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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