Cheap flights from London to Shanghai from £233
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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 £460. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London averaging around £468.
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 £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 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 when booking 10 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around £557 when searching 10 weeks out.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 £432 on momondo.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?
China Southern, Hainan Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Which airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
China Eastern, China Southern and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
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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 15m.
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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
As of June 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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.
What is the most popular airline from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Air China (33% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are China Eastern (31%), China Southern (14%), and British Airways (8%).
Best airlines flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport
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| PriceFrom £75 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 892 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £351 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 99 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £358 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 39 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £362 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 1,358 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £363 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 1,463 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £397 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.6 1,290 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £397 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.6 7,011 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £403 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 652 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £418 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 92 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £438 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 1,211 reviews |
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to Shanghai?
momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from London to Shanghai. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.
Can I find flights from London to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. All flights to Shanghai from London on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.
How can momondo help me find flights from London to Shanghai?
Once all potential London to Shanghai flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight from London to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Shanghai from London. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.