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 14h 20m. Fly via China Southern, Air China, or Shenzhen Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5720 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 £367 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern, 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 £266 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from £269 and Air China from £322 one-way.

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.

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).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Before booking your flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, China Eastern or China Southern.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to SHA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport as you normally would.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 August 2026.

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Round-trip from	£501
One-way from	£273
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£721

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43h 40m total
London to Shanghai

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16h 45m total
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Mon 31/8

21:00-18:20

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Tue 15/9

19:45-18:05

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Wed 30/9

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22:30-11:00

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Tue 29/9

20:20-18:55

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18:30-06:35

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£518

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LTN London Luton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Mon 28/9

07:00-11:55

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Mon 5/10

20:25-15:55

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11:00-10:20

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Wed 14/10

14:50-06:30

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Tue 29/9

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Wed 4/11

08:05-21:40

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London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

20:20-20:05

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Mon 7/9

08:55-18:20

1 stop16h 25m

£545

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LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Thu 27/8

11:10-11:20

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Fri 18/9

21:45-15:25

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£546

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LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Mon 28/9

07:40-10:00

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Mon 5/10

21:30-10:20

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£561

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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 £503). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £753). 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 £628 and £824 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £501 on China Southern (31 Aug–15 Sept).

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

Beijing (PKX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 15% 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?

Zhengzhou (CGO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £368.

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 20m.

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 China Southern,Air China, 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.

China Southern

7.4

Good

175 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

China Southern

7.4

Good

175 reviews

China Southern

7.4

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175 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Air China

7.4

Good

160 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

175 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

China Eastern

7.3

Good

232 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

175 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Gulf Air

7.2

Good

239 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

175 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,165 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

175 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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 14h 20m. Fly via China Southern, Air China, or Shenzhen Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5720 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 £367 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern, 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 £266 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from £269 and Air China from £322 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 £503). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £753). 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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China Southern	Cheapest£367	Average£459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£387	Average£446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£456	Average£625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest£457	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
British Airways	Cheapest£463	Average£640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£464	Average£561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£489	Average£795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Finnair	Cheapest£495	Average£670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Air India	Cheapest£534	Average£540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Emirates	Cheapest£557	Average£743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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

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 £628 and £824 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £501 on China Southern (31 Aug–15 Sept).

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PKX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 15% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Zhengzhou (CGO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £368.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover 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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.

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.

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London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £628 and £824 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £501 on China Southern (31 Aug–15 Sept).