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Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 10m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 16:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
39h 20m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
£465Hainan Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 17:55SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
16h 35m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£466China Southern
Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
08:50 - 18:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
17h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£466China Southern
Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:40 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
30h 30m1 stop Shenzhen
£469Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 14:10LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
15:35 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
35h 35m1 stop Shenzhen
£470Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:55LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 55m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:00 - 16:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
39h 20m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
£473Hainan Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Air China Logo
20:25 - 20:00LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
07:45 - 17:50SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
£498Air China
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
Air China Logo
11:35 - 11:55LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
13:30 - 06:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
24h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
£514Air China
Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
20:10 - 20:55LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 15:00SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
24h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£712Cathay Pacific
Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
20:10 - 20:55LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 17:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
26h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£712Cathay Pacific
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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Shenzhen Airlines flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Shenzhen Airlines deals on London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Shenzhen Airlines
28 Oct
LHR21:10London Heathrow
30h 15m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Nov
SHA09:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
LHR20:30London Heathrow
£472
Shenzhen Airlines
28 Oct
LHR21:10London Heathrow
17h 00m
1 stop
SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Nov
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 35m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£475
Shenzhen Airlines
28 Oct
LHR21:10London Heathrow
30h 15m
1 stop
SHA11:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Nov
SHA09:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
LHR20:30London Heathrow
£475

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
28 Oct
LHR19:45London Heathrow
19h 10m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
3 Nov
SHA09:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
LHR16:20London Heathrow
£465
Hainan Airlines
23 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
18h 00m
1 stop
SHA23:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Sept
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£499

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LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

19:45-22:55

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

09:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

£465
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LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 17/11

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/11

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

£466

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 17/11

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£466

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£469

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 7/12

21:10-14:10

1 stop33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/12

15:35-19:10

1 stop35h 35m

£470

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

21:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

09:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

£473

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 19/11

20:25-20:00

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/12

07:45-17:50

1 stop18h 05m

£498

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

11:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

13:30-06:20

1 stop24h 50m

£514

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 14/11

20:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

22:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

£712

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

20:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

22:30-17:20

1 stop26h 50m

£712

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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?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £499 to £716.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £465.

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 £516. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London averaging around £532.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 £635 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 September 2026, prices for London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 13% 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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Best price found

£281

Fastest flight time

11h 10m

Direct flights

Mon and Thu
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London in the past 72 hours is £281. The best return flight deal from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £465.
The fastest flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 11h 10m
Direct flights go from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Monday and Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • 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 11h 10m.

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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China SouthernPriceFrom £380Free CancellationRating
7.3
172 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £392Free CancellationRating
8.0
28 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £462Free CancellationRating
7.5
166 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £468Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,225 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £469Free CancellationRating
7.2
243 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £488Free CancellationRating
7.3
243 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £494Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,490 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £500Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,429 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom £540Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,916 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £563Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,662 reviews
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