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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai from £271

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai departing on 14/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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China Southern Logo
21:30 - 14:55LHR-SHA
33h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:50 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 45m1 stop
£446China Southern
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 19:50LHR-PVG
38h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 14:00PVG-LHR
23h 55m1 stop
£451Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 26 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:20LHR-PVG
29h 15m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:40 - 20:10PVG-LHR
29h 30m1 stop
£456Shenzhen Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:20LHR-PVG
29h 15m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:40 - 20:10PVG-LHR
29h 30m1 stop
£457Shenzhen Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:20LHR-PVG
34h 20m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:35 - 17:55PVG-LHR
38h 20m2 stops
£468Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 09:10LHR-PVG
12h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:00PVG-LHR
15h 05mdirect
£479British Airways
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Wed, 19 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 10:30LHR-PVG
29h 30m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:35 - 17:55PVG-LHR
28h 20m1 stop
£480Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
British Airways Logo
12:10 - 07:55LHR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 18:30PVG-LHR
14h 30mdirect
£482British Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Air China Logo
17:40 - 20:00LHR-SHA
18h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
07:45 - 17:50SHA-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
£540Air China
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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Air China Logo
20:25 - 18:45LHR-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 17:50SHA-LHR
28h 20m1 stop
£543Air China
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Tue, 10 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

China Southern flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
5 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
SHA14:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15 Nov
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£446
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China Southern
26 Sept
LHR22:10London Heathrow
17h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Oct
SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow
£453
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China Southern
15 Oct
LHR19:15London Heathrow
15h 05m
1 stop
PVG17:20Shanghai Pu Dong
28 Oct
PVG22:05Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 55m
1 stop
LHR14:00London Heathrow
£459
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Air China flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai

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Air China
20 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
29h 45m
1 stop
SHA10:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Oct
SHA12:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LHR20:30London Heathrow
£499
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Air China
20 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 10m
1 stop
PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong
5 Oct
PVG16:20Shanghai Pu Dong
32h 25m
1 stop
LHR17:45London Heathrow
£507
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Air China
20 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 10m
1 stop
PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong
5 Oct
PVG16:20Shanghai Pu Dong
32h 25m
1 stop
LHR17:45London Heathrow
£508
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
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LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

21:30-14:55

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£446

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 26/10

21:50-19:50

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/11

22:05-14:00

1 stop23h 55m

£451

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/10

21:40-20:10

1 stop29h 30m

£456

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/10

21:40-20:10

1 stop29h 30m

£457

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 22/10

22:00-15:20

1 stop34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/11

11:35-17:55

2 stops38h 20m

£468

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£479

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

21:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/11

21:35-17:55

1 stop28h 20m

£480

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

12:10-07:55

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

11:00-18:30

Nonstop14h 30m

£482

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

17:40-20:00

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/11

07:45-17:50

1 stop18h 05m

£540

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

20:25-18:45

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

21:30-17:50

1 stop28h 20m

£543

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport, with most prices found around £513. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in November, then you should wait until January to fly from London Heathrow Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £515.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as £509. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Saturday is £598.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in the morning for as low as £499. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around £619 per ticket.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best London Heathrow - Shanghai flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around £578 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport for as low as £447 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London Heathrow to Shanghai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on London Heathrow to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai

Fastest flight time

11h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

1 airport
The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai takes 11h 10m
Direct flights go from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai every day.
There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)
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  • How far is London Heathrow to Shanghai by plane?

    London Heathrow and Shanghai are 5724.4 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 12h 45m.

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

    Prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £75Free CancellationRating
7.6
994 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £356Free CancellationRating
8.2
45 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £361Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,386 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £362Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,468 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £364Free CancellationRating
7.5
110 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £395Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,324 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £404Free CancellationRating
7.3
101 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £418Free CancellationRating
7.5
20 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £445Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,250 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £445Free CancellationRating
7.1
209 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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