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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai from £238

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China Southern Logo
12:00 - 11:20LGW-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 06:50SHA-LGW
17h 50m1 stop
£411China Southern
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Mon, 29 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
£416Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
£419Hainan Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:00SHA-LHR
30h 10m1 stop
£433Shenzhen Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:00SHA-LHR
30h 10m1 stop
£434Shenzhen Airlines
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Wed, 17 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
China Southern Logo
12:00 - 11:20LGW-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 06:50SHA-LGW
17h 50m1 stop
£435China Southern
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Mon, 8 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 14:25LHR-SHA
33h 20m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
12:45 - 19:10SHA-LHR
38h 25m1 stop
£436Shenzhen Airlines
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Sun, 19 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
China Southern Logo
12:00 - 18:25LGW-SHA
23h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 06:50SHA-LGW
17h 50m1 stop
£436China Southern
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Mon, 15 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35SHA-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£484Air China
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Wed, 1 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:55LGW-SHA
15h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
18:30 - 06:35SHA-LGW
19h 05m1 stop
£490Air China
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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

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
3 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Sept
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£416
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Hainan Airlines
10 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Oct
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£419
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Hainan Airlines
10 Sept
LHR22:00London Heathrow
17h 55m
1 stop
SHA22:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
8 Oct
SHA08:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
£439
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Shenzhen Airlines flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Shenzhen Airlines
10 Sept
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Oct
SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 10m
1 stop
LHR20:00London Heathrow
£433
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Shenzhen Airlines
17 Sept
LHR22:05London Heathrow
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 Oct
SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 10m
1 stop
LHR20:00London Heathrow
£434
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Shenzhen Airlines
19 Oct
LHR22:05London Heathrow
33h 20m
1 stop
SHA14:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 Nov
SHA12:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
£436
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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 1 August 2025.
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LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 29/9

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

20:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

£411

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/9

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

20:50-20:00

1 stop30h 10m

£433

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/10

20:50-20:00

1 stop30h 10m

£434

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/10

20:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

£435

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/10

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

12:45-19:10

1 stop38h 25m

£436

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

12:00-18:25

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

20:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

£436

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£484

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 29/9

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/10

18:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£490

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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 £471. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London averaging around £484.

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 £507. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £562. 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 £511. 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 £642.

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 £588 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 £465 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 19% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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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Best price found

£238

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London in the past 72 hours is £238. The best return flight deal from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £411.
The fastest flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 14h 20m
There are no direct flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Gatwick Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, London Stansted Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London Luton Airport - 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 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
949 reviews
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8.2
43 reviews
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7.8
1,383 reviews
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Shenzhen AirlinesPriceFrom £372Free CancellationRating
6.8
15 reviews
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7.5
1,465 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £378Free CancellationRating
7.6
104 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £407Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,316 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £425Free CancellationRating
7.3
93 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £455Free CancellationRating
7.2
158 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £456Free CancellationRating
7.4
655 reviews
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