Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £246

SHA — LHR
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Heathrow

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Heathrow

Sat 19/1212:10 -
1 stop34h 00m
Wed 30/1216:05 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 4/11£451
Mon 28/1221:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 13/107:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 31/10£475
Tue 22/1221:45 -
1 stop24h 25m
Wed 20/116:05 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 4/11£479
Mon 21/1206:55 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sat 23/122:00 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 4/11£499
Thu 19/1113:25 -
1 stop37h 45m
Wed 2/1221:10 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 1/11£511
Thu 24/1206:55 -
1 stop19h 40m
Tue 19/121:30 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 4/11£514
Mon 23/1102:20 -
2 stops24h 15m
Tue 1/1212:30 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 2/11£514
Sun 8/1112:15 -
1 stop38h 55m
Sun 15/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 31/10£516
Thu 19/1109:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 2/1221:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 3/11£517
Sat 21/1107:55 -
1 stop19h 15m
Sat 28/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 31/10£517
Mon 23/1109:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Mon 30/1121:10 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 2/11£517
Thu 19/1120:40 -
1 stop30h 30m
Wed 2/1221:10 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 2/11£518

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Heathrow

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£246

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£502
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 19/12-30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 14/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Shanghai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£106 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

21:00-15:15

1 stop26h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£254

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

14:10-14:10

1 stop32h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£263

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/12

09:05-20:30

1 stop19h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£274

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/12

20:55-17:15

3 stops28h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

16:30-06:35

1 stop22h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£280

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

02:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£286

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/12

10:15-12:20

1 stop34h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/12

17:35-20:30

1 stop34h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£290

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 20/1

15:35-20:30

1 stop36h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£290

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

15:25-07:15

1 stop23h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£295

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £519). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £828). 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 PVG to LHR?

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.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport

The most flights from CN2 to LHR are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 21% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

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.

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Oct 2026

MRS - LHR

Attendants didn't let me board with my fragile guitar so I had to check it in. Who knows what the freezing icicles did to it. Was not happy. Had to run to catch my connection in Heathrow after riding one bus and another train? Then, the fellow next to me asked if I would switch my window seat with his girlfriend who had a middle seat. What nerve! I said no. The food was unhealthy and the seats were cramped. Could not wait to exit.

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Oct 2026

MRS - LHR

Attendants didn't let me board with my fragile guitar so I had to check it in. Who knows what the freezing icicles did to it. Was not happy. Had to run to catch my connection in Heathrow after riding one bus and another train? Then, the fellow next to me asked if I would switch my window seat with his girlfriend who had a middle seat. What nerve! I said no. The food was unhealthy and the seats were cramped. Could not wait to exit.

Related info for your journey

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

    China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Etihad Airways can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 15m. 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 £498. This flight start at 29% 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?

    £176 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 British Airways and China Eastern, with prices starting from £261 and £304, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to London Heathrow Airport from Shanghai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Garuda Indonesia (100%), LATAM Airlines (78%), China Eastern( 78%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is £356. On average you can expect to pay £444. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £517.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £519). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £828). 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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