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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from £259

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Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
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19:50 - 19:50SHA-LHR
31h 00m1 stop
£433Shenzhen Airlines
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Fri, 16 May - Fri, 23 May
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22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
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19:50 - 19:50SHA-LHR
31h 00m1 stop
£435Shenzhen Airlines
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Wed, 30 Apr - Sun, 11 May
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 14:10LHR-SHA
34h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:35 - 18:05SHA-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
£448China Southern
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Tue, 6 May - Wed, 14 May
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 18:20LHR-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:45 - 18:05SHA-LHR
29h 20m1 stop
£449China Southern
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Tue, 22 Apr - Fri, 9 May
Air China Logo
20:25 - 18:00LHR-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:45 - 20:30SHA-LHR
30h 45m2 stops
£513Air China
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Mon, 21 Apr - Sun, 18 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 - 12:05LHR-SHA
16h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 15:15SHA-LHR
23h 45m1 stop
£518Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 27 May - Mon, 2 Jun
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21:00 - 18:20LHR-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
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16:10 - 20:55SHA-LHR
35h 45m2 stops
Mon, 5 May - Mon, 9 Jun
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08:40 - 12:20LHR-SHA
20h 40m2 stops
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08:35 - 18:05SHA-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
Tue, 6 May - Wed, 14 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
20:10 - 12:05LHR-SHA
32h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 15:15SHA-LHR
32h 55m1 stop
£565Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 20 May - Sat, 24 May
Air China Logo
20:25 - 21:50LHR-SHA
18h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
18:30 - 09:00SHA-LHR
21h 30m2 stops
£576Air China
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Sun, 20 Apr - Tue, 6 May

Shenzhen Airlines flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Shenzhen Airlines deals on London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Shenzhen Airlines
16 May
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 May
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:50London Heathrow
Shenzhen Airlines
30 Apr
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 May
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:50London Heathrow
Shenzhen Airlines
26 Apr
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 May
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:50London Heathrow

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
6 May
LHR21:00London Heathrow
34h 10m
1 stop
SHA14:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 May
SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow
China Southern
22 Apr
LHR21:00London Heathrow
14h 20m
1 stop
SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 May
SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow
China Southern
30 Apr
LHR22:10London Heathrow
17h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 May
SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow

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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 £493. 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 £498.

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 £519. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £576. 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 £523. 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 £657.

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 10 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around £572 when searching 10 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 £488 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 31% 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

£259

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 £259. The best return flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £433.
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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8.1
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7.5
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7.4
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6.6
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7.4
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7.3
1,328 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £455Free CancellationRating
7.1
82 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £456Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,267 reviews
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1,181 reviews
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