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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai from £257

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Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 14:25
LHR
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SHA
33h 20m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:50
SHA
-
LHR
31h 00m
1 stop
£409Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 17 May
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:50 - 17:55
SHA
-
LHR
30h 05m
1 stop
£409China Southern
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 14:25
LHR
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SHA
33h 20m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
15:35 - 19:50
SHA
-
LHR
35h 15m
1 stop
£416Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 24 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35
LHR
-
SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:50
SHA
-
LHR
31h 00m
1 stop
£417Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 31 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10
LHR
-
SHA
17h 00m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10
SHA
-
LHR
18h 05m
1 stop
£418Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Air China Logo
12:35 - 12:40
LGW
-
SHA
17h 05m
1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
15h 05m
1 stop
£423Air China
Tue, 21 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Air China Logo
12:35 - 13:15
LGW
-
SHA
17h 40m
1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
15h 05m
1 stop
£423Air China
Sun, 19 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55
LHR
-
SHA
19h 10m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30
SHA
-
LHR
18h 00m
1 stop
£425Hainan Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 11:20
STN
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SHA
20h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 16:10
SHA
-
STN
28h 20m
2 stops
£512Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:50 - 18:20
STN
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SHA
24h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 19:00
SHA
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STN
20h 30m
2 stops
£517Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

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
10 May
LHR22:05London Heathrow
33h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 May
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:50London Heathrow
£409
Shenzhen Airlines
3 May
LHR22:05London Heathrow
33h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24 May
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 15m
1 stop
LHR19:50London Heathrow
£416
Shenzhen Airlines
23 May
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31 May
SHA19:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:50London Heathrow
£417

Air China flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
21 Apr
LGW12:35London Gatwick
17h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 May
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£423
Air China
19 Apr
LGW12:35London Gatwick
17h 40m
1 stop
SHA13:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 May
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£423
Air China
20 Apr
LGW12:35London Gatwick
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29 Apr
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£436

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Depart

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Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£409

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/3

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

£409

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 3/5

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 24/5

15:35-19:50

1 stop35h 15m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£417

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

12:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£423

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

12:35-13:15

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/5

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£423

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

19:45-22:55

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

£425

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 7/4

08:00-11:20

2 stops20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/4

18:50-16:10

2 stops28h 20m

£512

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 7/3

09:50-18:20

2 stops24h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

06:30-19:00

2 stops20h 30m

£517

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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 £490. The month of May is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London averaging around £493.

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 £584 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 £515 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, 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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Cheap London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (LON to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 50m
There are no direct flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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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 10h 50m.

  • 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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Free Cancellation
Price
Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £167Free CancellationRating
8.2
62 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £263Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,159 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £362Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,450 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £381Free CancellationRating
7.3
137 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £386Free CancellationRating
7.6
23 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £397Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,357 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £412Free CancellationRating
7.2
138 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £444Free CancellationRating
7.2
192 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £447Free CancellationRating
7.2
226 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £452Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,719 reviews
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