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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £274

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
19 May — 26 May1
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 April 2026.

Fri 3/707:20
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop39h 50m
Emirates
Sun 12/716:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4£627
Tue 23/607:20
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 55m
Emirates
Thu 30/716:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4£628
Wed 3/602:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£629
Fri 16/1022:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 30m
Air India
Fri 23/1013:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 05m
Air India
Deal found 15/4£629
Thu 11/600:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/608:25
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4£630
Fri 25/922:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop40h 30m
Air India
Wed 7/1009:45
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 35m
Air India
Deal found 15/4£631
Mon 29/607:20
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop39h 50m
Emirates
Sun 2/816:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4£632
Tue 18/822:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Air India
Tue 25/821:45
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop39h 35m
Air India
Deal found 16/4£633
Tue 15/902:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/910:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£634
Thu 7/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/522:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£634
Thu 7/500:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/509:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£635
Wed 17/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Mon 31/822:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/4£636

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 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£627

One-way from

£274

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Average price

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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 3/7-12/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Shanghai to London
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  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Shanghai to London
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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 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/7

07:20-18:40

1 stop18h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 23/7

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

£627

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/7

07:20-16:10

1 stop39h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 12/7

16:50-22:20

1 stop22h 30m

£627

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/8

14:30-09:10

2 stops25h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/8

16:10-18:25

1 stop19h 15m

£652

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

07:20-12:25

1 stop36h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

£657

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

18:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

17:00-22:35

1 stop22h 35m

£679

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

00:05-16:10

1 stop23h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

£679

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

12:25-20:25

1 stop15h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

20:25-18:10

1 stop14h 45m

£732

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

00:35-18:55

2 stops25h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 6/7

10:50-16:20

1 stop22h 30m

£732
Fastest return journey

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

£755

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/4

00:05-18:40

1 stop25h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

16:50-22:20

1 stop22h 30m

£780

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £235). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £548). 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 April 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 19% of flights being delayed.

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?

    Emirates, Air China, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 15h. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 05m. 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £235). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £548). 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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