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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £177

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Heathrow

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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 28 July 2026.

Thu 12/1121:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Finnair
Wed 25/1116:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 25/7£440
Thu 5/1121:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 10m
Finnair
Wed 11/1110:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 35m
Finnair
Deal found 27/7£441
Tue 27/1018:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/1108:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7£489
Mon 23/1121:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1118:10
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£494
Thu 5/1121:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 10m
Finnair
Sun 8/1116:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 27/7£505
Wed 25/1116:35
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1216:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£506
Sun 22/1118:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1120:55
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7£507
Wed 25/1118:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1220:55
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7£507
Tue 24/1118:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 1/1220:55
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7£508
Fri 13/1118:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/1108:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/7£510
Fri 14/817:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/822:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£511
Thu 22/1019:25
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/1008:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7£512

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 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£440

One-way from

£184

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

£782
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 12/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Shanghai to London
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11/8
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/10

13:40-19:10

1 stop37h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/11

21:10-11:00

1 stop29h 50m

£549

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/11

15:35-19:10

1 stop35h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£549

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/10

19:25-18:45

1 stop30h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

20:55-09:15

1 stop28h 20m

£569

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

12:55-09:10

2 stops27h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 21/9

18:10-18:25

1 stop17h 15m

£600

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

09:05-20:00

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 16/9

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

£615

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/8

09:05-20:00

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 15/10

22:00-21:50

1 stop16h 50m

£626

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/9

15:35-19:50

1 stop35h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£627

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

09:05-20:00

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£627

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/9

09:05-20:00

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

22:05-10:30

1 stop29h 25m

£627

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/9

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£627

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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 £517). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £971). 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 28 July 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 18% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% 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?

    Finnair, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 16h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 30m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £517). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £971). 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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