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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £284

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£435

One-way from

£284

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£501
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.

Mon 1/1221:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/1209:00SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/11£438
Thu 27/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 15mChina Southern
Thu 11/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£441
Thu 4/1207:50LGW - SHA
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1220:05SHA - LGW
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£464
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 40mHainan Airlines
Sun 7/1209:00SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/11£472
Wed 31/1207:25STN - SHA
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/108:35SHA - STN
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£474
Mon 1/1222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Thu 4/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 24/11£491
Sun 28/1221:50LHR - SHA
2 stops28h 15mTianjin Airlines
Thu 15/111:15SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 25mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 25/11£495
Thu 4/1206:05LTN - SHA
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1207:10SHA - LTN
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£515
Fri 5/1210:00LGW - SHA
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
Wed 10/1220:05SHA - LGW
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£520
Thu 4/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Wed 10/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£533
Thu 4/1210:45LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£540
Tue 2/1206:50LTN - SHA
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1222:30SHA - LTN
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£547

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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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

£445

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£456

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 13/1

08:10-22:15

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

08:55-09:40

3 stops32h 45m

£468

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£470

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£470

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

22:10-22:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

19:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

£472

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

07:25-09:35

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

08:35-11:15

2 stops34h 40m

£474

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 17/1

11:55-22:15

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

16:10-23:05

3 stops38h 55m

£480

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 10/1

14:40-22:15

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

09:20-07:50

3 stops30h 30m

£485

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£504

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Best time to book a flight from London to Hongqiao Intl

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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 21 November 2025.

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 34 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £368). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £604). 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 LON to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 27 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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.

Zhengzhou (CGO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £379.

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 Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 50m.

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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

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 27 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air China
7.2
Good
126 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,539 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, Tianjin Airlines, or Air China 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 Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £271 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Hainan Airlines, starting at £366 and £368 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £368). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £604). 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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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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£271Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£366Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£368Average£418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£374Average£403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest£375Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£408Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£426Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£457Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Gulf AirCheapest£460Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£483Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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