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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London Heathrow Airport from £229

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or December, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£496

One-way from

£229

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£661
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 31/3-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Shanghai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£109 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2025.

Mon 31/307:45SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£496
Tue 25/320:40SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 31/322:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 13/2£512
Sat 1/319:05SHA - LHR
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Sat 8/321:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 13/2£527
Thu 27/311:15SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 25mTianjin Airlines
Sun 30/322:00LHR - SHA
2 stops29h 15mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 13/2£534
Sun 9/313:35SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/320:15LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2£610
Sun 9/320:55SHA - LHR
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/307:10LHR - SHA
2 stops19h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/2£736
Sat 15/307:25SHA - LHR
2 stops21h 25mXiamenAir
Sat 22/316:25LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/2£747
Mon 31/311:30SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir China
Mon 7/409:05LHR - SHA
2 stops18h 50mAir China
Deal found 14/2£810
Thu 1/519:40SHA - LHR
2 stops30h 40mEVA Air
Wed 7/521:35LHR - SHA
2 stops35h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 13/2£1,128

Find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow within your budget

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Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/3

07:45-19:50

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 7/4

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

£496

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 31/3

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

£512

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/3

19:05-14:00

1 stop26h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 8/3

21:30-14:55

1 stop33h 25m

£527

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/3

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/3

22:00-10:15

2 stops29h 15m

£534

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/3

13:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 16/3

20:15-20:55

1 stop16h 40m

£610

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/3

20:55-10:05

2 stops21h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 16/3

07:10-10:20

2 stops19h 10m

£736

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/3

07:25-20:50

2 stops21h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/3

16:25-20:40

2 stops20h 15m

£747

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/3

11:30-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 7/4

09:05-10:55

2 stops18h 50m

£810

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/5

19:40-19:20

2 stops30h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

21:35-16:30

2 stops35h 55m

£1,128

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/4

11:20-20:00

2 stops39h 40m

£229

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 £162). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 February 2025.

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 13% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated 14 February 2025.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

BKK - TPE

The left my luggage behind. However, it was delivered to my home early the day after I arrived.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

BKK - TPE

The left my luggage behind. However, it was delivered to my home early the day after I arrived.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

BKK - TPE

The left my luggage behind. However, it was delivered to my home early the day after I arrived.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

BKK - TPE

The left my luggage behind. However, it was delivered to my home early the day after I arrived.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

BKK - TPE

The left my luggage behind. However, it was delivered to my home early the day after I arrived.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 £512. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from £527, and Tianjin Airlines, from £534. Shenzhen Airlines is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Tianjin Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £229. Users have also found prices from £247 and £258 on Shenzhen Airlines and XiamenAir, respectively.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 £162). 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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