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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £273

LON — SHA
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapest flights from London to Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/922:00 -
2 stops42h 05m
Sun 4/1008:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 25/8£489
Wed 11/1122:00 -
1 stop16h 15m
Thu 19/1109:20 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 23/8£493
Wed 28/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 20m
Sun 8/1114:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 25/8£493
Thu 3/921:00 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 30/912:50 -
1 stop37h 30m
Deal found 25/8£493
Sun 20/911:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Mon 28/919:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 25/8£494
Sat 19/921:00 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 27/908:50 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 23/8£496
Fri 28/811:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Thu 10/921:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 23/8£496
Mon 14/921:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Mon 28/919:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 25/8£496
Wed 11/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 20m
Fri 20/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 23/8£496
Sat 5/918:10 -
1 stop19h 20m
Sat 12/921:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 23/8£497
Mon 16/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 20m
Sun 29/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 25/8£498
Sat 5/918:10 -
1 stop16h 15m
Tue 8/915:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 22/8£499

Find flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£273

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£716
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 14/9-4/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 05m total
  • London to Shanghai
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  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£496

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:00-15:25

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

18:50-06:30

1 stop18h 40m

£506

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£508

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Thu 1/10

07:05-11:55

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

21:30-16:30

2 stops26h 00m

£516

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/10

06:00-20:30

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

20:00-23:55

2 stops34h 55m

£519

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£521

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Sat 26/9

07:05-13:15

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/10

14:45-15:55

2 stops32h 10m

£535

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

11:00-13:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/9

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

£536

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Sat 19/9

07:05-10:10

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

20:15-12:35

2 stops23h 20m

£553

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

06:05-10:00

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/10

20:15-09:50

2 stops20h 35m

£562

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £736). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £541 and £747 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £489 on Hainan Airlines (14 Sept–4 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Beijing (PKX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 16% of one-stop itineraries from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Xiamen (XMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £388.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

The price you pay for your flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China,China Southern, andChina Eastern from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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.
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
244 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,195 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 18h 25m. Fly via China Southern or Shenzhen Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5726 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Shenzhen Airlines and Air China, starting at £384 and £453 round-trip. China Southern is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £264 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from £266 and Gulf Air from £330 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport consider London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or London Stansted - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £736). 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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Air China flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Hongqiao Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£365Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£384Average£442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£453Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£459Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Gulf AirCheapest£460Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£479Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£485Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£490Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£530Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£553Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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