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London to Shanghai business class (LON–SHA)

The cheapest round-trip business class fare from London to Shanghai seen on Aviasales in recent days is €2,581 ($2,853), departing 12 Jan 2027 and returning 22 Jan 2027, 1 stop, sold by Gotogate (seen 7 Nov 2026, checked 14 Nov 2026). €2,581 is in line with this route's 21-day average of €2,592 (range €2,537–€2,682 since 2026-10-25). Search these dates: https://flat.flights/go/london-to-shanghai/?d=2027-01-12&r=2027-01-22

Business class fares found (14 Nov 2026)

Round trip	USD	Outbound	Return	Stops	Sold by	Book
€2,581	$2,853	12 Jan 2027	22 Jan 2027	1 stop	Gotogate	1 adult · 2 adults
€2,784	$3,077	8 Dec 2026	18 Dec 2026	1 stop	City.Travel	1 adult · 2 adults
€3,203	$3,540	23 Dec 2026	2 Jan 2027	1 stop	Kupi.com	1 adult · 2 adults

One adult, business cabin, as last seen by Aviasales users; price and availability change. The live search shows today's fares for other dates.

Price data: London to Shanghai business class

Cheapest round trip now: €2,581 ($2,853)
Is it a good price? €2,581 is in line with this route's 21-day average of €2,592 (range €2,537–€2,682 since 2026-10-25).
Cheapest departure month seen in the next 6 months: January 2027 (from €2,581, $2,853)
Over the last 21 days (since 25 Oct 2026) the cheapest daily fare averaged €2,592, ranging €2,537–€2,682.
Great-circle distance: 9,197 km (5,716 miles)

First class, nonstop, one way & cabin options: London to Shanghai

No nonstop business class round trip departing in the next 6 months was seen.
Budget-premium alternative: Compare Premium Economy on London to Shanghai
Nonstop flights seen in recent searches include (checked 10 Nov 2026; any cabin, a sample, not the full schedule; numbers joined by "/" are one flight sold by several airlines): British Airways BA 169 (LHR–PVG); Air China CA 848 (LGW–PVG); China Eastern MU 202 (LGW–PVG); China Eastern MU 216 (LHR–PVG); China Eastern MU 552 (LHR–PVG).
Lie-flat business seat: Likely. Nonstop flights seen include ones sold only by airlines whose long-haul business class has lie-flat seats (British Airways, Air China, China Eastern); connecting itineraries depend on the airlines used.

Route facts

From: London, United Kingdom (airports: LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN)
To: Shanghai, China (airports: PVG, SHA)
Fares cover every airport of both cities; the live search lets you pick a specific airport.

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Search London to Shanghai business class (1 adult) · Search for 2 adults · Premium Economy

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Arrival & stay in Shanghai

Hotels in Shanghai (2027-01-12 → 2027-01-22): Compare 5-star & business hotels
Airport transfer in Shanghai: Book private airport pickup
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If the flight is delayed or cancelled

Flights departing London are covered by UK261: arriving 3+ hours late or a short-notice cancellation can pay up to £520 per passenger on this distance, the same in business as in economy. Check a claim with AirHelp (no win, no fee).

FAQ

How much is business class from London to Shanghai?

When is business class from London to Shanghai cheapest?

Among departures in the next 6 months seen in recent searches, the cheapest month is January 2027, from €2,581 ($2,853) round trip.

Is there a nonstop business class fare from London to Shanghai?

None of the cheapest business class fares seen recently is nonstop; the cheapest options have 1 stop. Nonstop flights may exist at higher prices.