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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai from £275

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21:50 - 10:05LHR-SHA
28h 15m2 stops
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08:50 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 45m1 stop
£457
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 18:20LHR-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 19:00SHA-LHR
30h 00m1 stop
£458China Southern
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 18:20LHR-SHA
14h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:30 - 17:55SHA-LHR
33h 25m1 stop
£460China Southern
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Tue, 21 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Tianjin Airlines Logo
21:50 - 10:05LHR-SHA
28h 15m2 stops
Tianjin Airlines Logo
11:15 - 19:40SHA-LHR
40h 25m2 stops
£507Tianjin Airlines
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Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
41h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£509Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Air China Logo
22:40 - 20:05LHR-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 20:30SHA-LHR
29h 00m1 stop
£518Air China
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Mon, 22 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
Air China Logo
21:35 - 10:30LHR-SHA
28h 55m1 stop
Air China Logo
11:30 - 20:30SHA-LHR
16h 00m1 stop
£526Air China
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Sat, 21 Feb - Sun, 7 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
41h 55m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 17:35SHA-LHR
40h 35m2 stops
£530Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
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21:10 - 11:25LHR-SHA
30h 15m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
15:35 - 19:10SHA-LHR
35h 35m1 stop
£537Shenzhen Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
17:40 - 19:10SHA-LHR
33h 30m1 stop
£540Shenzhen Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

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 Oct
LHR21:00London Heathrow
14h 20m
1 stop
SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Oct
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:00London Heathrow
£458
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China Southern
21 Oct
LHR21:00London Heathrow
14h 20m
1 stop
SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29 Oct
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£460
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China Southern
14 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
33h 25m
1 stop
SHA14:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Nov
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£462
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Hainan Airlines flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Hainan Airlines
17 Oct
LHR22:00London Heathrow
41h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Oct
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£509
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Hainan Airlines
27 Oct
LHR21:00London Heathrow
41h 55m
2 stops
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13 Nov
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 35m
2 stops
LHR17:35London Heathrow
£530
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Hainan Airlines
24 Nov
LHR21:00London Heathrow
41h 55m
2 stops
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Nov
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 55m
2 stops
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£542
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 12 September 2025.
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LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 9/11

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£457

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 3/10

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

20:00-19:00

1 stop30h 00m

£458

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 21/10

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/10

16:30-17:55

1 stop33h 25m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£507

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 17/10

22:00-22:55

1 stop41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/10

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

£509

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 22/9

22:40-20:05

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/10

22:30-20:30

1 stop29h 00m

£518

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

21:35-10:30

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

11:30-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

£526

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

21:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/11

09:00-17:35

2 stops40h 35m

£530

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

15:35-19:10

1 stop35h 35m

£537

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 18/10

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/11

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£540

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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, January 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 £485. The month of November is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London Heathrow Airport averaging around £492.

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 £495. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £549. 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 £499. 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 £627.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around £579 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £452 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 19% 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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  • 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.

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  • 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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £75Free CancellationRating
7.6
993 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £359Free CancellationRating
8.2
45 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £363Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,385 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £364Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,469 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £370Free CancellationRating
7.5
110 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £381Free CancellationRating
7.5
20 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £398Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,323 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £448Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,250 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £448Free CancellationRating
7.1
209 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £453Free CancellationRating
7.2
99 reviews
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