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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £212

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£443

One-way from

£212

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£513
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Shanghai to London
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Tue 12/520:50PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mFinnair
Tue 19/516:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 00mFinnair
Deal found 8/1£443
Tue 3/311:35PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/322:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£449
Sun 25/121:00PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£451
Thu 5/206:45PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Wed 18/221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£455
Tue 9/620:50PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mFinnair
Tue 16/607:30LHR - PVG
1 stop27h 40mFinnair
Deal found 6/1£458
Thu 5/208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Wed 18/221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£458
Fri 19/620:50PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 15mFinnair
Sun 6/1210:20LHR - PVG
1 stop24h 35mFinnair
Deal found 8/1£459
Thu 5/222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 18/221:10LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/1£460
Thu 5/210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 18/212:15LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£462
Mon 2/209:05SHA - LHR
1 stop18h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 16/221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£463
Tue 3/311:35PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/307:30LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£463
Thu 5/218:55PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/221:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£466

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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

Thu 5/2

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£458

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

20:50-15:10

1 stop25h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

18:10-18:10

1 stop17h 00m

£460

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

20:50-20:40

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 30/12

07:30-18:55

1 stop27h 25m

£467

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

12:45-19:10

1 stop38h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

£468

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/2

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£469

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

22:05-19:10

1 stop29h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:10-11:00

1 stop29h 50m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

£480

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £277). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £631). 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 9 January 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 14% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

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

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

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% 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 9 January 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
7,659 reviews
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Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely 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, Finnair, and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 40m. The distance between Shanghai and London Heathrow Airport is about 5720 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 £499. This flight start at 21% 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 £277). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £631). 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£499Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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