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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai from £291

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China Southern Logo
22:10 - 22:20LHR-SHA
17h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 19:00SHA-LHR
30h 00m1 stop
£430China Southern
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
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22:10 - 11:20LHR-SHA
30h 10m1 stop
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08:35 - 18:05SHA-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
£435China Southern
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
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22:00 - 22:15LHR-SHA
16h 15m1 stop
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21:50 - 18:15SHA-LHR
28h 25m1 stop
£436China Southern
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
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08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£444Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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22:05 - 15:25LHR-SHA
34h 20m1 stop
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20:50 - 19:50SHA-LHR
30h 00m1 stop
£461Shenzhen Airlines
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
41h 55m2 stops
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08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
£465Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 25 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
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20:25 - 18:00LHR-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
Air China Logo
12:25 - 20:30SHA-LHR
15h 05m1 stop
£523Air China
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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
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17:40 - 19:10SHA-LHR
33h 30m1 stop
£537Shenzhen Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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20:25 - 18:00LHR-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
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20:50 - 20:00SHA-LHR
30h 10m1 stop
£560
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Air China Logo
20:25 - 18:00LHR-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
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12:25 - 20:30SHA-LHR
15h 05m1 stop
£563Air China
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

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
2 Oct
LHR22:10London Heathrow
17h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 Oct
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:00London Heathrow
£430
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China Southern
2 Oct
LHR22:10London Heathrow
30h 10m
1 stop
SHA11:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
11 Oct
SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
LHR18:05London Heathrow
£435
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China Southern
10 Nov
LHR22:00London Heathrow
16h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Nov
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
LHR18:15London Heathrow
£436
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Hainan Airlines flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Hainan Airlines
17 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24 Sept
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£444
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Hainan Airlines
25 Aug
LHR22:00London Heathrow
41h 55m
2 stops
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Sept
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£465
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Hainan Airlines
10 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24 Sept
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£482
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In general, October 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 £478. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London Heathrow Airport averaging around £479.

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 £494. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £547. 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 £497. 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 £625.

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 £558 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 £439 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 7% 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

£291

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 £291. The best return flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £430.
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.
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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.

  • 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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £75Free CancellationRating
7.6
929 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £358Free CancellationRating
8.2
41 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £358Free CancellationRating
7.6
103 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £362Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,372 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £363Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,467 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £396Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,109 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £397Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,312 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £432Free CancellationRating
7.4
654 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £447Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,222 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £447Free CancellationRating
7.1
200 reviews
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