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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai from £278

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These are some of the best return flight deals from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 14:10LHR-SHA
34h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:35 - 18:05SHA-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
£409China Southern
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Tue, 3 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£415Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£416Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 28 May - Wed, 4 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
£418Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 28 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£419Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 14:25LHR-SHA
33h 20m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:50SHA-LHR
31h 00m1 stop
£434Shenzhen Airlines
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Fri, 30 May - Sun, 8 Jun
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 18:25LHR-SHA
37h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:50 - 19:00SHA-LHR
38h 10m1 stop
£438China Southern
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Sat, 7 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
Tianjin Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:15LHR-SHA
29h 15m2 stops
Tianjin Airlines Logo
11:20 - 20:00SHA-LHR
39h 40m2 stops
£447Tianjin Airlines
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Sun, 11 May - Thu, 15 May
Air China Logo
20:25 - 18:00LHR-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
Air China Logo
12:25 - 20:30SHA-LHR
15h 05m1 stop
£526Air China
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Tue, 27 May - Mon, 9 Jun
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
12:45 - 19:10SHA-LHR
38h 25m1 stop
£543Shenzhen Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

China Southern flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
3 Jun
LHR21:00London Heathrow
34h 10m
1 stop
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Jun
SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow
China Southern
7 Jun
LHR22:10London Heathrow
37h 15m
1 stop
SHA18:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Jun
SHA11:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 10m
1 stop
LHR19:00London Heathrow
China Southern
13 May
LHR21:00London Heathrow
14h 20m
1 stop
SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27 May
SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow

Air China flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
27 May
LHR20:25London Heathrow
14h 35m
1 stop
SHA18:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Jun
SHA12:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LHR20:30London Heathrow
Air China
30 Apr
LHR20:25London Heathrow
15h 35m
1 stop
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20 May
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 00m
1 stop
LHR20:30London Heathrow
Air China
6 May
LHR22:40London Heathrow
15h 15m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3 Jun
SHA07:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
LHR20:30London Heathrow

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £477. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London Heathrow Airport averaging around £484.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as £502. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £557. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as £506. Flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £636.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London Heathrow Airport when booking 20 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around £560 when searching 20 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London Heathrow Airport for as low as £462 on momondo.

How have London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 30% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (LHR to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£278

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London Heathrow Airport in the past 72 hours is £278. The best return flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £409.
The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 14h 20m
There are no direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is London Heathrow Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • How far is London Heathrow to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    The distance between London Heathrow and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is about 5720.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?


Best airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £364Free CancellationRating
8.1
38 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £366Free CancellationRating
7.5
96 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £368Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,333 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £369Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,444 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £400Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,835 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £403Free CancellationRating
7.4
642 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £411Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,273 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £440Free CancellationRating
7.2
88 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £444Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,203 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £451Free CancellationRating
7.1
201 reviews
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