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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £272

LON — SHA
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/1121:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sun 29/1116:30 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 9/9£452
Wed 2/1209:50 -
1 stop16h 20m
Thu 24/1220:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 9/9£452
Sun 20/921:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 30/908:35 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 9/9£456
Mon 12/1021:00 -
1 stop18h 10m
Tue 3/1109:20 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/9£459
Wed 16/921:00 -
1 stop18h 10m
Mon 28/915:30 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 9/9£460
Sun 13/922:10 -
1 stop17h 10m
Tue 29/913:05 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 9/9£461
Thu 17/921:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Fri 9/1008:50 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 8/9£463
Sun 1/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Sun 15/1120:40 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 8/9£464
Mon 9/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Fri 27/1109:20 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 8/9£465
Tue 1/1221:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Tue 15/1209:20 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/9£466
Thu 1/1022:10 -
1 stop17h 10m
Tue 13/1008:50 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 8/9£466
Thu 17/911:10 -
1 stop16h 10m
Fri 9/1012:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 8/9£466

Find flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£531
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

11:10-18:25

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£272

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 4/12

19:40-10:10

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£273

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

11:40-13:20

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£283

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/10

05:45-11:20

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Tue 15/9

20:35-11:05

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

11:00-19:45

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonShanghai

SEN London Southend - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SENSHA

London Southend

Sun 22/11

15:35-18:35

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£299

LondonShanghai

SEN London Southend - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SENSHA

London Southend

Wed 28/10

16:50-20:20

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£300

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

22:05-19:30

1 stop38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

LondonShanghai

LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LTNSHA

London Luton

Mon 21/9

12:45-19:00

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

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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 £510). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £745). 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 £475 and £726 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £452 on China Southern (20 Nov–27 Nov).

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

Beijing (PKX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% 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 £390.

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 09m.

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

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
245 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

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
8,209 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.2

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 16h 20m. 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 £375 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Shenzhen Airlines and Air China, starting at £387 and £456 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 £263 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from £266 and Air China from £321 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 £510). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £745). 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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Fly from London to Hongqiao Intl on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Hongqiao Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£375Average£469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£387Average£445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£456Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£462Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Gulf AirCheapest£463Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£482Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£488Average£823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£494Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£533Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£556Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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