What’s the fastest stopover option from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £451.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from £385. British Airways is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £563 and £827 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £535 on China Southern (16 Dec-2 Jan).

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Round-trip from	£535
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Average price	£618

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63h 05m total
Shanghai to London

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19h 45m total
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Tue 16/1216:30SHA - LHR

1 stop33h 25mChina Southern

Fri 2/121:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£535

Thu 18/1219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Tue 30/1222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£539

Mon 22/1208:50SHA - LHR

1 stop17h 45mChina Southern

Mon 29/1222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop27h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£548

Thu 25/1221:50SHA - LHR

1 stop28h 45mChina Southern

Mon 29/1222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9£549

Sun 9/1119:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Sun 16/1122:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£554

Mon 20/1011:30SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1021:10LHR - SHA

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£559

Sat 11/1008:35SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1007:40LHR - SHA

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£564

Thu 23/1008:30SHA - LHR

2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - SHA

2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9£565

Sun 5/1008:30SHA - LHR

2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines

Mon 13/1022:00LHR - SHA

2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/9£567

Mon 13/1008:35SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1020:25LHR - SHA

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£568

Thu 23/1019:45SHA - LHR

1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1007:40LHR - SHA

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£582

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Thu 25/1216:30SHA - LHR

1 stop33h 25mChina Southern

Mon 29/1222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£548

Mon 20/1011:30SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1021:10LHR - SHA

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£559

Sun 8/309:00SHA - LHR

2 stops40h 55mHainan Airlines

Mon 9/321:00LHR - SHA

2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/9£612

Sat 11/1008:35SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1007:40LHR - SHA

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£564

Thu 18/1219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£585

Mon 13/1008:35SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1020:25LHR - SHA

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£568

Wed 17/1219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 05mChina Southern

Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£585

Thu 23/1019:45SHA - LHR

1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1007:40LHR - SHA

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£582

Fri 7/1106:55SHA - LHR

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1121:50LHR - SHA

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£586

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Tue 23/913:20SHA - LHR

1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 28/917:00LHR - SHA

1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9£998

Wed 24/907:25SHA - LHR

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1022:05LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£963

Wed 24/908:55SHA - LHR

2 stops20h 45mLufthansa

Wed 22/1010:50LHR - SHA

2 stops23h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 17/9£1,108

Thu 25/911:45SHA - LHR

3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1010:00LHR - SHA

3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£935

Thu 25/916:15SHA - LHR

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1010:00LHR - SHA

3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£967

Thu 25/909:55SHA - LHR

1 stop17h 20mAir China

Sun 12/1020:25LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 40mAir China

Deal found 16/9£1,024

Fri 26/910:50SHA - LHR

3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1010:00LHR - SHA

3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£861

Sun 28/919:15SHA - LHR

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1006:30LHR - SHA

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£929

Sun 28/920:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 00mShenzhen Airlines

Sat 11/1022:05LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,106

One-way flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow
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Sat 11/1008:10SHA - LHR

2 stops19h 45mXiamenAir

Deal found 17/9£269

Wed 8/1011:30SHA - LHR

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£272

Sun 12/1012:25SHA - LHR

3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£279

Sun 19/1013:50SHA - LHR

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£280

Fri 17/1021:40SHA - LHR

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£283

Tue 30/1208:50SHA - LHR

1 stop17h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£308

Mon 20/1008:10SHA - LHR

2 stops19h 45mXiamenAir

Deal found 16/9£317

Sat 13/1221:00SHA - LHR

2 stops28h 50mAir China

Deal found 16/9£322

Tue 21/1018:30SHA - LHR

2 stops21h 30mAir China

Deal found 16/9£328

Mon 15/1220:55SHA - LHR

3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£343

Tue 4/1122:30SHA - LHR

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£352

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

16:30-17:55

1 stop33h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 29/12

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£548

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/10

11:30-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£559

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/10

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

07:40-09:55

2 stops18h 15m

£564

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/10

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

20:25-18:45

1 stop14h 20m

£568

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/10

19:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

07:40-09:55

2 stops18h 15m

£582

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£585

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£585

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/11

06:55-19:40

1 stop20h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

21:50-21:05

1 stop15h 15m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

09:00-17:55

2 stops40h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

£612

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/10

11:30-12:40

3 stops32h 10m

£272

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to LHR?

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

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British Airways

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,367 reviews

British Airways

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7,367 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Airlines like China Southern fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in about 33h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5720 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from £385. British Airways is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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