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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £160

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 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
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 19 November 2025.

Tue 18/1118:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£458
Sun 23/1121:35PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/11£463
Sat 22/1118:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1212:15LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£465
Tue 18/1116:50SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£465
Wed 19/1122:50PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Tue 25/1121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11£467
Thu 20/1108:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Thu 27/1122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£468
Thu 20/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Thu 27/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£468
Thu 25/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£468
Thu 25/1220:50SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£468
Tue 2/1208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:45LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£469
Sat 22/1122:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1121:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£471
Wed 26/1122:50PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:45LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£472

Cheap 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 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£160

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£511
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 23/12-5/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 27/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 20m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 19 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/12

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£477

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

10:45-22:15

2 stops27h 30m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

11:25-20:50

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/12

11:30-19:15

1 stop23h 45m

£485

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

21:50-18:35

1 stop28h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£487

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/12

11:25-20:50

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

11:30-19:15

1 stop23h 45m

£489

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/2

16:30-18:35

1 stop34h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£493

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£498

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£512

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

19:45-22:55

1 stop19h 10m

£527

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

22:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

11:00-15:20

1 stop20h 20m

£543

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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 £296). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £645). 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 19 November 2025.

When flying from Shanghai 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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 19 November 2025.
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
7,532 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,532 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,532 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

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.

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, British Airways, and Hainan Airlines can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 55m. 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 £399. This flight start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £182 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, with prices starting from £184 and £217, respectively.

  • 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 £296). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £645). 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£399Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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