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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai from £283

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 27/4. 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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Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 45m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
15:35 - 20:00
SHA
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LHR
35h 25m
1 stop
£451Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 28 May
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 18:25
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SHA
37h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:35 - 18:05
SHA
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LHR
16h 30m
1 stop
£451China Southern
Tue, 2 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
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SHA
16h 45m
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Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 20:00
SHA
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LHR
31h 10m
1 stop
£452Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 15:20
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SHA
34h 15m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:50
SHA
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LHR
31h 00m
1 stop
£454Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55
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SHA
17h 55m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30
SHA
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LHR
18h 00m
1 stop
£455Hainan Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
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SHA
16h 45m
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Shenzhen Airlines Logo
11:45 - 19:50
SHA
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LHR
39h 05m
1 stop
£458Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 45m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 20:00
SHA
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LHR
31h 10m
1 stop
£459Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 28 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 45m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
15:35 - 20:00
SHA
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LHR
35h 25m
1 stop
£462Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 45m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:00
SHA
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LHR
34h 25m
1 stop
£463Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 45m
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Shenzhen Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:00
SHA
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LHR
34h 25m
1 stop
£464Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Thu, 11 Jun

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
17 May
LHR22:05London Heathrow
16h 45m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 May
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 25m
1 stop
LHR20:00London Heathrow
£451
Shenzhen Airlines
18 May
LHR22:05London Heathrow
16h 45m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 Jun
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 10m
1 stop
LHR20:00London Heathrow
£452
Shenzhen Airlines
1 Jun
LHR22:05London Heathrow
34h 15m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Jun
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:50London Heathrow
£454

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

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
20 May
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27 May
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£455
Hainan Airlines
27 May
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24 Jun
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£492
Hainan Airlines
8 Apr
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 May
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£498

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LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

15:35-20:00

1 stop35h 25m

£451

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

22:10-18:25

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£451

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/6

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£452

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

22:05-15:20

1 stop34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£454
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

£455

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

11:45-19:50

1 stop39h 05m

£458

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

15:35-20:00

1 stop35h 25m

£462

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-20:00

1 stop34h 25m

£463

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

16:35-20:00

1 stop34h 25m

£464

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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

In general, May 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 £513. 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 £516.

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 £604 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 £498 on momondo.

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

As of March 2026, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 20% more expensive 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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Fastest flight time

11h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 11h 10m
There are no direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to 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 11h 10m.

  • 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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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £305Free CancellationRating
7.8
25 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £371Free CancellationRating
8.3
63 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £373Free CancellationRating
7.4
145 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £404Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,374 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £416Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,477 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £448Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,813 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £455Free CancellationRating
7.2
231 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £483Free CancellationRating
7.3
142 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £492Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,224 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £500Free CancellationRating
7.2
199 reviews
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