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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Shanghai from £235

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Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 18:00MAN-SHA
22h 45m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:35 - 05:50SHA-MAN
18h 15m1 stop
£433Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:50LHR-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£434China Southern
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 10:35MAN-SHA
15h 20m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:35 - 05:50SHA-MAN
18h 15m1 stop
£435Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:50LHR-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:50 - 18:35SHA-LHR
30h 45m1 stop
£435China Southern
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Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 22:15LHR-SHA
16h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
08:50 - 18:35SHA-LHR
17h 45m1 stop
£436China Southern
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Sat, 29 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
19:25 - 06:35SHA-LGW
18h 10m1 stop
£528Air China
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Thu, 7 May - Thu, 21 May
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35SHA-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£530Air China
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Mon, 11 May - Sun, 7 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:25 - 12:20EDI-SHA
38h 55m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 07:50SHA-EDI
41h 20m2 stops
£767Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:10 - 20:55EDI-SHA
20h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 08:35SHA-EDI
26h 15m2 stops
£779Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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10:40 - 20:40GLA-SHA
26h 00m2 stops
XiamenAir Logo
07:10 - 22:10SHA-GLA
23h 00m2 stops
£1,157XiamenAir
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China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
30 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 Dec
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£434
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China Southern
23 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10 Dec
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£435
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China Southern
29 Nov
LHR22:00London Heathrow
16h 15m
1 stop
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Dec
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
LHR18:35London Heathrow
£436
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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
7 May
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 May
SHA19:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 10m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£528
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Air China
11 May
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Jun
SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£530
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Air China
11 May
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Jun
SHA21:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£531
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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 14 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 8/1

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

19:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

£433

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/12

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£434

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 16/3

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

19:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

£435

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/1

19:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

£435

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/12

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£436

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

19:25-06:35

1 stop18h 10m

£528

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£530

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

13:25-12:20

2 stops38h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

22:30-07:50

2 stops41h 20m

£767

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

16:10-20:55

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

13:20-08:35

2 stops26h 15m

£779

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/1

10:40-20:40

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

07:10-22:10

2 stops23h 00m

£1,157

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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, January 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 £494. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from United Kingdom averaging around £499.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from United Kingdom 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 £510. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £565. 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 United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as £513. 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 £646.

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 £610 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 £543 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 80% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

Cheap United Kingdom to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals and tips

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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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £272Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,058 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £344Free CancellationRating
8.1
53 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £367Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,411 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £375Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,487 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £376Free CancellationRating
7.5
119 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £386Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,334 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £428Free CancellationRating
7.2
123 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £437Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,043 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £447Free CancellationRating
7.2
221 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £456Free CancellationRating
7.2
177 reviews
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