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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £214

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 March 2026.

Tue 2/620:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Tue 9/610:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop25h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 28/2£392
Sun 5/420:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop25h 20m
Finnair
Mon 13/418:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 15m
Finnair
Deal found 1/3£396
Tue 21/420:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop25h 20m
Finnair
Tue 28/407:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Finnair
Deal found 1/3£398
Wed 8/420:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Thu 16/407:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Finnair
Deal found 3/3£404
Tue 16/620:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
Finnair
Thu 10/907:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Finnair
Deal found 4/3£405
Wed 21/1020:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
Finnair
Wed 28/1007:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 4/3£408
Tue 16/620:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
Finnair
Sat 5/910:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop25h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 4/3£413
Wed 27/520:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Mon 29/607:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Finnair
Deal found 2/3£425
Thu 2/422:05
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 15m
China Southern
Wed 15/419:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 3/3£433
Thu 2/408:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Wed 15/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 3/3£434
Fri 19/620:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Tue 30/607:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Finnair
Deal found 2/3£438
Mon 30/308:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Mon 6/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2£451

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£392

One-way from

£214

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£699
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Heathrow 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 March 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 6/4

21:00-22:10

1 stop18h 10m

£451

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

£498

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

15:35-19:50

1 stop35h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

£498

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/6

16:35-19:50

1 stop34h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 21/6

22:05-15:20

1 stop34h 15m

£498

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

£498

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/6

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

£529

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/4

11:30-20:25

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

£598

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

22:05-10:30

1 stop29h 25m

£600

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/8

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

12:05-07:55

Nonstop12h 50m

£613

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £288). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £559). 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 Shanghai 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 5 March 2026.

When flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to London flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 5 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,775 reviews
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Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,775 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,775 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

    China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 25m. The distance between Shanghai and London Heathrow Airport is about 5738 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at £502. This flight start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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 to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £288). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £559). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£502Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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