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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai from £276

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 4/3. 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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22:00 - 22:15
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SHA
16h 15m1 stop
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09:20 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£427China Southern
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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21:30 - 21:50
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SHA
16h 20m1 stop
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09:20 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£429China Southern
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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19:35 - 20:20
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SHA
16h 45m1 stop
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£430China Southern
Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15
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SHA
16h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
28h 45m1 stop
£431China Southern
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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19:45 - 22:55
LHR
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SHA
19h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 16:20
SHA
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LHR
39h 20m1 stop
£434Hainan Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 09:15
LHR
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SHA
27h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:50 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
30h 45m1 stop
£437China Southern
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15
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SHA
16h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£439China Southern
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15
LHR
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SHA
16h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
28h 45m1 stop
£440China Southern
Sun, 11 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 12:15
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SHA
30h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:30 - 18:35
SHA
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34h 05m1 stop
£441China Southern
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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21:30 - 21:50
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SHA
16h 20m1 stop
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08:35 - 18:05
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16h 30m1 stop
£441China Southern
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

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
2 Mar
LHR21:10London Heathrow
17h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25 Mar
SHA09:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£486
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Shenzhen Airlines
6 Feb
LHR21:10London Heathrow
17h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27 Feb
SHA09:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£514
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Shenzhen Airlines
5 Jan
LHR21:10London Heathrow
30h 15m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Feb
SHA17:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£579
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Air China flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Air China
4 Jun
LHR20:25London Heathrow
17h 30m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Jun
SHA12:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
LHR20:25London Heathrow
£515
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Air China
25 May
LHR22:40London Heathrow
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA20:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Jun
SHA12:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
LHR20:25London Heathrow
£518
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Air China
12 Mar
LHR17:40London Heathrow
15h 15m
1 stop
SHA16:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Mar
SHA08:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
LHR15:55London Heathrow
£526
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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 23 December 2025.
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LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/2

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£427

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£429

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

19:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£430

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

21:50-18:35

1 stop28h 45m

£431

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

19:45-22:55

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

09:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

22:00-09:15

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

19:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

£437

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/2

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£439

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

21:50-18:35

1 stop28h 45m

£440

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

22:00-12:15

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

16:30-18:35

1 stop34h 05m

£441

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£441

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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 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 £493. 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 £494.

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 £499. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £554. 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 £503. 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 £632.

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 £602 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 £535 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 4% 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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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.

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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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7.6
1,103 reviews
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7.7
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8.2
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7.4
1,513 reviews
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7.5
123 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £401Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,339 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £452Free CancellationRating
7.2
227 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £459Free CancellationRating
7.2
132 reviews
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6.7
7,608 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £478Free CancellationRating
7.2
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