Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at £513. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Finnair and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £523 and £526, respectively. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 2

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

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£195 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Tianjin Airlines and XiamenAir, with prices starting from £209 and £210, respectively.

Question 3

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

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The best time to book flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai 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.

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday 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.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport

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The most flights from CN2 to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

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The cheapest flight price from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is £324. On average you can expect to pay £1,362. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £453.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

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Before booking your flight to London Heathrow Airport from Shanghai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (83%), British Airways (83%), China Eastern( 25%).

Question 11

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

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Users have found that flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 34% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £521, or £617 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to London Heathrow Airport from Shanghai average £612. You can even find prices in March for less than £612, as users have found deals to London Heathrow Airport from as low as £449. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to London Heathrow Airport from Shanghai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

Question 14

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Heathrow?

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to Heathrow?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Shanghai to Heathrow. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Heathrow?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Heathrow from Shanghai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to Heathrow with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Heathrow from Shanghai? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to Heathrow become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£513
One-way from	£189
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£635

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£464	Average£637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£529	Average£726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £189

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London Heathrow are usually found in December or March, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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