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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £271

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 March 2026.

Fri 24/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/519:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/3£435
Sun 10/522:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Sun 17/519:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 11/3£436
Mon 1/622:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 18/619:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/3£437
Mon 20/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 8/511:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop39h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/3£438
Fri 1/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop33h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 21/519:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/3£438
Tue 28/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Mon 18/519:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 16/3£441
Mon 27/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Mon 4/515:30
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop33h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 13/3£441
Wed 29/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Mon 18/519:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 14/3£442
Fri 17/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/507:55
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£445
Fri 10/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 3/519:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/3£450

Find 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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£435

One-way from

£271

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£566
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 24/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:05-10:30

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

11:45-19:50

1 stop39h 05m

£438

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£438

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

22:05-10:30

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£450

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

22:05-18:20

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£450

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 4/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£559
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/8

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£629

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 14/6

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/8

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£709

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 5/8

18:15-12:05

2 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

13:20-16:10

2 stops33h 50m

£776

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 20/6

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/8

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£888

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 6/7

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/7

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£911

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 54 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £379). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £596). 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.

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 16 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, such as Finnair,China Southern, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,371 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,371 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,371 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,371 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Air China
7.3
Good
142 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,371 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,371 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,797 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,371 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl. 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 London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Shenzhen Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in just under 29h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 5720 mi.

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

    Currently priced at £308, Shenzhen Airlines will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and back. In addition to Shenzhen Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hainan Airlines and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £374 and £376, respectively. Shenzhen Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £263. China Eastern flights start at £293 while deals on Finnair start at £348 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl?

    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £379). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £596). 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£308Average£450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£374Average£417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£376Average£461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£408Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£419Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£459Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£462Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air ChinaCheapest£487Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£496Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest£504Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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