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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £289

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£438

One-way from

£289

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£513
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 24/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£99 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Thu 13/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Thu 27/1109:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11£439
Mon 8/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Fri 26/1208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£443
Sun 16/1121:15LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Sun 23/1109:00SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/11£444
Sat 15/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Sat 29/1109:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 4/11£445
Tue 11/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Tue 25/1116:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11£446
Thu 27/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Fri 5/1214:50SHA - LHR
1 stop35h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£448
Fri 5/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Mon 29/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£449
Thu 4/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Thu 25/1221:50SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/11£451
Tue 25/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Mon 8/1221:50SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11£452
Sat 8/1121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Wed 19/1109:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11£453
Sat 15/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Thu 20/1109:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11£454
Fri 14/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop31h 20mChina Southern
Sun 23/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 5/11£454

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£467

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/2

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£467

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£590

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 28/12

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/1

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£656

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/1

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£697

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 27/12

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

15:35-20:00

1 stop35h 25m

£726

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/4

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£732

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£785

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£836

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 13/12

21:10-14:10

1 stop33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/12

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£950

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £371). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £608). 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 LHR to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 7 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, such as Finnair, China Southern, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Air China
7.1
Good
122 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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

    Tianjin Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in just under 17h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 15m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 5720 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £273, Cathay Pacific will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £369 and £371, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl 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 London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £371). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £608). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£273Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£369Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£371Average£422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£377Average£406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest£378Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£412Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£464Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ChinaCheapest£468Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£487Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£489Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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