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Cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £318

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 58 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£482

One-way from

£318

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£690
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 10/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • London to Shanghai
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 10m total
  • London to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl

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 11 July 2025.

Wed 10/922:00LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 55mHainan Airlines
Wed 24/908:30SHA - LHR
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 9/7£482
Mon 25/812:00LGW - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Sun 7/918:50SHA - LGW
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£486
Mon 13/1021:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Mon 20/1008:35SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 11/7£487
Wed 27/820:55LGW - SHA
1 stop14h 05mAir China
Sun 31/808:55SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 15mAir China
Deal found 10/7£489
Wed 20/820:25LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 35mAir China
Tue 26/812:25SHA - LHR
1 stop15h 05mAir China
Deal found 10/7£523
Wed 15/1022:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 28/1017:40SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/7£537
Wed 27/806:30STN - SHA
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/811:15SHA - STN
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£539
Thu 11/920:25LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/920:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£560
Wed 27/806:00LTN - SHA
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/811:15SHA - LTN
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£567
Mon 25/817:25LGW - SHA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/919:45SHA - LGW
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£653

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 11 July 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

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

22:00-22:55

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/9

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

£482

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

12:00-22:20

1 stop27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/9

18:50-06:50

1 stop19h 00m

£486

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/10

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£487

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 27/8

20:55-18:00

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/8

08:55-19:10

1 stop17h 15m

£489

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 20/8

20:25-18:00

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/8

12:25-20:30

1 stop15h 05m

£523

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 15/10

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£537

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 27/8

06:30-10:00

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/8

11:15-15:30

2 stops35h 15m

£539

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

20:25-18:00

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/9

20:50-20:00

1 stop30h 10m

£560

LondonShanghai

LTN - SHA

LTNSHA

London Luton

Wed 27/8

06:00-10:00

2 stops21h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/8

11:15-10:45

2 stops30h 30m

£567

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

17:25-18:20

2 stops17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/9

19:45-21:10

2 stops32h 25m

£653

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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 27 June 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 58 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 11 July 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?

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 11 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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.

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Hainan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £482 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Air China, starting at £486 and £489 round-trip. Hainan Airlines is priced at 10% 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 £318 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from £330 and XiamenAir from £333 one-way.

  • 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.

  • 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, 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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Cathay PacificCheapest£75Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£358Average£423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£358Average£464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£362Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£363Average£397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£396Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£397Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£418Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£432Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest£443Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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