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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £281

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 68 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£434

One-way from

£281

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£544
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 30/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£92 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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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 29 April 2025.

Fri 30/522:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/619:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/4£434
Mon 5/522:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 11/508:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4£439
Thu 12/621:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Thu 19/621:50SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4£442
Mon 5/522:05LHR - SHA
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/519:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£483
Tue 27/520:25LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 40mAir China
Sun 8/611:30SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 00mAir China
Deal found 27/4£526
Mon 28/412:20LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/522:30SHA - LHR
1 stop26h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4£582
Wed 7/517:10LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 35mXiamenAir
Mon 19/508:10SHA - LHR
2 stops19h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/4£755

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 29 April 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

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

22:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/6

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

£439

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

21:00-10:10

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/6

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

£442

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

21:00-21:40

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/5

08:10-20:55

2 stops19h 45m

£498

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

20:25-20:05

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/6

11:30-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

£526

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

19:45-12:05

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/9

13:20-06:20

1 stop24h 00m

£609

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

14:45-22:40

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/5

08:10-20:55

2 stops19h 45m

£787

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 13/7

22:00-10:15

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/8

11:20-20:00

2 stops39h 40m

£989

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 18/5

22:00-10:15

2 stops29h 15m

£281

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

£284

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl

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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 25 April 2025.

Booking 68 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 29 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 29 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific from London to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

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

    Currently priced at £434, 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 £439 and £442, respectively. Shenzhen Airlines is priced at 22% 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 Tianjin Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £281. Hainan Airlines flights start at £284 while deals on Shenzhen Airlines start at £290 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.

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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.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£364Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£366Average£477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£368Average£434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£369Average£404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£400Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£403Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£411Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£440Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£444Average£496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£451Average£496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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