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Cheap flights from London 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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
28 Apr — 5 May1
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 March 2026.

Wed 8/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 12/515:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 24/3£457
Mon 21/911:40
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 40m
China Southern
Sun 18/1020:00
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 24/3£457
Wed 3/606:05
STN
-
SHA
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/620:15
SHA
-
STN
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£458
Wed 27/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 7/616:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/3£459
Mon 27/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/519:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/3£460
Sun 10/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop34h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/519:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/3£461
Thu 1/1011:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Wed 7/1016:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop20h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 27/3£461
Mon 11/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/511:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop39h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/3£461
Fri 17/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 10/516:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/3£464
Fri 29/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 7/616:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 24/3£465
Wed 3/622:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 25/619:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/3£466
Mon 11/521:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Fri 5/608:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 28/3£469

Find flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£457

One-way from

£271

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£625
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 21/9-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • London to Shanghai
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

11:40-11:20

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

20:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

£457

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-20:00

1 stop34h 25m

£473

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-20:00

1 stop34h 25m

£475

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

22:05-10:30

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£476

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 1/6

07:30-10:55

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

12:10-14:55

2 stops33h 45m

£492

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/6

15:35-20:00

1 stop35h 25m

£492

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£495

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 12/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-19:50

1 stop34h 15m

£496
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£525

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

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 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £378). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £594). 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?

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 (PEK) – 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?

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.

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £399.

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 Vienna (VIE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

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 Vienna (VIE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 50m.

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.

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 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair,China Southern, andAir China 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.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Firuz,Feb 2026

FRA - HEL

Positive: Simple and quick check-in. It was refreshingly easy and polite check-in and boarding staff. Negative: We were delayed, and there was no communication. I am surprised that with an airline like Finnair, you do not get any snacks on a 2.5h flight. The flights are not as cheap as Ryanair, so a bit more service would be appreciated. The crew did not specify which drink was free and which was available for payment, as there was no menu at my seat.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Firuz,Feb 2026

FRA - HEL

Positive: Simple and quick check-in. It was refreshingly easy and polite check-in and boarding staff. Negative: We were delayed, and there was no communication. I am surprised that with an airline like Finnair, you do not get any snacks on a 2.5h flight. The flights are not as cheap as Ryanair, so a bit more service would be appreciated. The crew did not specify which drink was free and which was available for payment, as there was no menu at my seat.
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Firuz,Feb 2026

FRA - HEL

Positive: Simple and quick check-in. It was refreshingly easy and polite check-in and boarding staff. Negative: We were delayed, and there was no communication. I am surprised that with an airline like Finnair, you do not get any snacks on a 2.5h flight. The flights are not as cheap as Ryanair, so a bit more service would be appreciated. The crew did not specify which drink was free and which was available for payment, as there was no menu at my seat.
Air China
7.3
Good
144 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Firuz,Feb 2026

FRA - HEL

Positive: Simple and quick check-in. It was refreshingly easy and polite check-in and boarding staff. Negative: We were delayed, and there was no communication. I am surprised that with an airline like Finnair, you do not get any snacks on a 2.5h flight. The flights are not as cheap as Ryanair, so a bit more service would be appreciated. The crew did not specify which drink was free and which was available for payment, as there was no menu at my seat.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Firuz,Feb 2026

FRA - HEL

Positive: Simple and quick check-in. It was refreshingly easy and polite check-in and boarding staff. Negative: We were delayed, and there was no communication. I am surprised that with an airline like Finnair, you do not get any snacks on a 2.5h flight. The flights are not as cheap as Ryanair, so a bit more service would be appreciated. The crew did not specify which drink was free and which was available for payment, as there was no menu at my seat.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,834 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Firuz,Feb 2026

FRA - HEL

Positive: Simple and quick check-in. It was refreshingly easy and polite check-in and boarding staff. Negative: We were delayed, and there was no communication. I am surprised that with an airline like Finnair, you do not get any snacks on a 2.5h flight. The flights are not as cheap as Ryanair, so a bit more service would be appreciated. The crew did not specify which drink was free and which was available for payment, as there was no menu at my seat.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 14h 25m. Fly via China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, or Air China 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 Shenzhen Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £307 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and China Southern, starting at £373 and £375 round-trip. Shenzhen Airlines is priced at 48% 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 Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from £274 and Air China from £328 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £378). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £594). 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from London to Hongqiao Intl. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 March 2026.
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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£307Average£449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£373Average£416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£375Average£460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£406Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£418Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest£447Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£451Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Gulf AirCheapest£458Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£465Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£499Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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