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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai from £288

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China Southern Logo
21:30 - 11:10LHR-SHA
29h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£440China Southern
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 10:10LHR-SHA
28h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£441China Southern
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
41h 55m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 17:55SHA-LHR
40h 55m2 stops
£444Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 40m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 17:55SHA-LHR
40h 55m2 stops
£456Hainan Airlines
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Sun, 16 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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21:15 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:50 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 45m1 stop
£459Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 16 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
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20:40 - 15:15STN-SHA
34h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 19:05SHA-STN
19h 55m2 stops
£460Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
Tianjin Airlines Logo
21:50 - 10:05LHR-SHA
28h 15m2 stops
Tianjin Airlines Logo
11:15 - 19:40SHA-LHR
40h 25m2 stops
£472Tianjin Airlines
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Sun, 7 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
Tianjin Airlines Logo
21:50 - 10:05LHR-SHA
28h 15m2 stops
Tianjin Airlines Logo
11:15 - 19:40SHA-LHR
40h 25m2 stops
£512Tianjin Airlines
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Sun, 28 Dec - Sat, 21 Mar
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:55LGW-SHA
15h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35SHA-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£535Air China
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Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 9 May
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
19:45 - 06:35SHA-LGW
17h 50m1 stop
£536Air China
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Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 9 May

China Southern flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
5 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Nov
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 05m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£438
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China Southern
15 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
29h 40m
1 stop
SHA11:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29 Nov
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£440
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China Southern
5 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Nov
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 05m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£441
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Hainan Airlines flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
10 Nov
LHR21:00London Heathrow
41h 55m
2 stops
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16 Nov
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 55m
2 stops
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£444
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Hainan Airlines
16 Nov
LHR21:15London Heathrow
17h 40m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23 Nov
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 55m
2 stops
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£456
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Hainan Airlines
2 Nov
LHR21:15London Heathrow
17h 40m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16 Nov
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 55m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£469
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 31 October 2025.
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LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£440

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

22:00-10:10

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£441

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

21:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/11

09:00-17:55

2 stops40h 55m

£444

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

21:15-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/11

09:00-17:55

2 stops40h 55m

£456

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

21:15-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£459

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 3/12

20:40-15:15

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/12

07:10-19:05

2 stops19h 55m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 28/12

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£512

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£535

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

19:45-06:35

1 stop17h 50m

£536

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

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

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

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £483. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London averaging around £490.

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

The cheapest day to depart from London 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 £509. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £564. 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 to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as £513. 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 £645.

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 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 for as low as £537 on momondo.

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

As of October 2025, prices for London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 5708.5 mi between London and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 14h 20m.

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

    Prices for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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7.6
1,044 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £367Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,406 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £369Free CancellationRating
8.1
50 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £374Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,482 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £376Free CancellationRating
7.4
117 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £409Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,333 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £431Free CancellationRating
7.1
119 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £458Free CancellationRating
7.2
174 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £461Free CancellationRating
7.2
217 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £483Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,489 reviews
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