Cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £281

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in November or January, 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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£281

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£726
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 1/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • London to Shanghai
25/9
  • 25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • London to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 28 August 2025.

Wed 1/1022:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 28/1017:40SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/8£458
Thu 2/1021:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Fri 24/1008:35SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 27/8£459
Sat 6/1221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 16/1217:40SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/8£460
Mon 13/1022:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 24/1020:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/8£460
Fri 12/922:05LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/911:30SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£465
Tue 2/921:00LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Thu 16/1019:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 28/8£466
Sun 14/921:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Mon 29/908:35SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 28/8£467
Wed 1/1012:35LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Sun 12/1020:25SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 10mAir China
Deal found 28/8£467
Sat 13/921:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Mon 29/908:35SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 26/8£468
Wed 1/1012:35LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 40mAir China
Sun 19/1015:25SHA - LGW
1 stop22h 10mAir China
Deal found 26/8£469
Tue 16/921:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Tue 30/919:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 28/8£473
Tue 30/920:25LHR - SHA
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1015:35SHA - LHR
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£476

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

London

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£458

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/10

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 29/9

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/10

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/10

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/10

20:50-20:00

1 stop30h 10m

£460

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from London to Hongqiao Intl

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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 22 August 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 28 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 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?

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 £371.

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.

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 28 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, 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.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, 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 £76 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and KLM, starting at £360 and £364 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 86% 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?

  • 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.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Hongqiao Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£76Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£360Average£413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£364Average£451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£364Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air FranceCheapest£365Average£393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest£371Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£399Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£416Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£435Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest£445Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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