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£259+ Cheap flights to Hongqiao Intl, China

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Hongqiao Intl in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Hongqiao Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Hongqiao Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Fri 17/421:00
LHR
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SHA
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Sun 10/519:45
SHA
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LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£403
Thu 12/322:00
LHR
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SHA
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Fri 27/309:20
SHA
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LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£403
Mon 20/421:00
LHR
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SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Sat 9/508:35
SHA
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LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£405
Sat 18/421:00
LHR
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SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Sat 2/519:45
SHA
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LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£407
Mon 20/421:00
LHR
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SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Thu 30/419:45
SHA
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LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£408
Wed 11/321:30
LHR
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SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Fri 20/309:20
SHA
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LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£408
Mon 9/321:30
LHR
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SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Fri 20/309:20
SHA
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LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£411
Wed 28/121:30
LHR
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SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 2/219:50
SHA
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LHR
1 stop30h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£411
Mon 9/319:35
LHR
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SHA
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Mon 30/308:35
SHA
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LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£413
Sun 3/522:05
LHR
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SHA
1 stop33h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 9/519:50
SHA
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LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/1£414
Sun 8/321:10
LHR
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SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 18/309:05
SHA
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LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/1£414
Thu 5/321:30
LHR
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SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 16/308:50
SHA
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LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£416

Find flight deals to Hongqiao Intl Airport

Find the latest flights to Hongqiao Intl in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.

Return from

£403

One-way from

£258

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£469
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/3-29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • London to Shanghai
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Locate flights to Hongqiao Intl that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

21:10-16:25

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

12:45-19:10

1 stop38h 25m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/4

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£416

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

18:50-07:05

1 stop19h 15m

£422

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£422

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£427

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/6

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£427

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Hongqiao Intl?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Hongqiao Intl, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Hongqiao Intl?

On average, a flight from London to Hongqiao Intl takes 14 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Hongqiao Intl from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Hongqiao Intl?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Hongqiao Intl are British Airways, China Eastern and China Southern.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £439
Air China
Air China
From £407
British Airways
British Airways
From £418
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £166

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Hongqiao Intl?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Hongqiao Intl are Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and KLM.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Hongqiao Intl ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Hongqiao Intl when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Hongqiao Intl, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, China Southern, andChina Eastern to China have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQs about flying to Hongqiao Intl

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Hongqiao Intl if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Hongqiao Intl on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Hongqiao Intl?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Hongqiao Intl.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Hongqiao Intl?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Hongqiao Intl. One-way flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl typically cost £45, while return flights cost around £170.

  • How much is a return flight to Hongqiao Intl?

    A return flight to Hongqiao Intl will typically cost around £170, however they can be found for as little as £170.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Hongqiao Intl depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Hongqiao Intl, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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