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Air China flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China (LON - SHA)

LON — SHA
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from London to Shanghai on Air China typically fly into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and depart from London Heathrow. Select your dates above for pricing.

Air China flights from London to Hongqiao Intl in 2025

Find detailed information about Air China flights from London to Hongqiao Intl. Explore the options provided by Air China to plan your journey from London to Hongqiao Intl. Data last updated 28 April 2025.

One-way from

£355

Return from

£459

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price (all airlines)

£520
Air China
  • Air China
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
Air China
  • Air China
  • 14/5-25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 24h 00m total
  • London to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl; 12% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl; 2% potential price drop.
Average price for all London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • Can I get a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Air China for under £700?

    Cheapflights currently has 2 LON-SHA flights for under £700. Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport will vary based on many factors, like date and time. Click here to find the best price for your dates on Cheapflights.

  • How do most travelers feel about Air China?

    When planning your LON-SHA trip, keep in mind that Air China is typically rated 7.5/10. This rating comes from 95 reviews by Cheapflights users who have traveled with Air China.

Find Air China flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl

Cheapest Air China flights from London to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable Air China flight options available from London to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.

Tue 27/520:25LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 35mAir China
Mon 9/612:25SHA - LHR
1 stop15h 05mAir China
Deal found 27/4£528
Sat 31/512:35LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 40mAir China
Thu 5/621:30SHA - LGW
1 stop16h 05mAir China
Deal found 27/4£825

Travel insights for Air China flights from London to Hongqiao Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about Air China flights from London to Hongqiao Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Air China 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Air China flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in March, with an average price of £421. Conversely, traveling with Air China from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August will be the most expensive, with an average cost of £601. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from London to Hongqiao Intl

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See what others are saying about Air China

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Air China
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Good
88 reviews
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Boarding

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Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

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