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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Shanghai from £263

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Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 09:35
MAN
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SHA
14h 20m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:55 - 05:45
SHA
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MAN
16h 50m1 stop
£381Hainan Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:15 - 10:00
MAN
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SHA
14h 45m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:15 - 06:45
SHA
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MAN
17h 30m1 stop
£385Hainan Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 10:35
MAN
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SHA
15h 20m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:50 - 05:50
SHA
-
MAN
26h 00m1 stop
£388Hainan Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10
LHR
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SHA
17h 00m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:40 - 19:10
SHA
-
LHR
30h 30m1 stop
£418Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:50
LHR
-
SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:50 - 18:35
SHA
-
LHR
30h 45m1 stop
£420China Southern
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15
LHR
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SHA
16h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 18:35
SHA
-
LHR
28h 45m1 stop
£422China Southern
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35
LHR
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SHA
29h 30m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:50 - 20:00
SHA
-
LHR
31h 10m1 stop
£430Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, 4 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Air China Logo
12:35 - 14:45
LGW
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SHA
19h 10m1 stop
Air China Logo
19:45 - 06:35
SHA
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LGW
17h 50m1 stop
£484Air China
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 19 May
Air China Logo
12:35 - 14:45
LGW
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SHA
19h 10m1 stop
Air China Logo
19:25 - 06:45
SHA
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LGW
18h 20m1 stop
£486Air China
Mon, 11 May - Sun, 17 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
19:35 - 12:05
EDI
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SHA
33h 30m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 09:25
SHA
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EDI
27h 05m2 stops
£799Cathay Pacific
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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China Southern
30 Jan
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27 Feb
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£420
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China Southern
22 Jan
LHR22:00London Heathrow
27h 15m
1 stop
SHA09:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26 Jan
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£423
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China Southern
16 Feb
LHR22:00London Heathrow
16h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26 Feb
SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£426
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Air China flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
1 Mar
LHR17:40London Heathrow
15h 15m
1 stop
SHA16:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
1 Apr
SHA07:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
LHR17:40London Heathrow
£462
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Air China
5 May
LGW12:35London Gatwick
19h 10m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19 May
SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£484
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Air China
11 May
LGW12:35London Gatwick
19h 10m
1 stop
SHA14:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 May
SHA19:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
LGW06:45London Gatwick
£486
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 8 January 2026.
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Depart

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Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Tue 17/3

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

20:55-05:45

1 stop16h 50m

£381

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 30/4

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/5

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£385

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Tue 17/3

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/3

11:50-05:50

1 stop26h 00m

£388

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/2

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

19:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

£420

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

21:50-18:35

1 stop28h 45m

£422

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 4/4

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/4

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£430

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

19:45-06:35

1 stop17h 50m

£484

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

19:25-06:45

1 stop18h 20m

£486

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

19:35-12:05

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/6

13:20-09:25

2 stops27h 05m

£799

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

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

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £492. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around £589 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 United Kingdom for as low as £533 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 76% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

10h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 10h 50m
There are no direct flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Cathay PacificPriceFrom £265Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,122 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £346Free CancellationRating
8.2
62 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £349Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,434 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £366Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,519 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £370Free CancellationRating
7.5
125 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £400Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,345 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £424Free CancellationRating
7.2
136 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £435Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,150 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £445Free CancellationRating
7.2
187 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £446Free CancellationRating
7.2
223 reviews
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