Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London from £269

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London are usually found in March or December, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to London (LON). 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£535

One-way from

£269

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£779
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/12-2/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 05m total
  • Shanghai to London
29/10
  • 29/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Shanghai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£48 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 September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Tue 16/1216:30SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Fri 2/121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9£535
Thu 18/1219:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Tue 30/1222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9£540
Sun 12/1008:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Mon 27/1021:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/9£542
Mon 22/1208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Mon 29/1222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£548
Wed 17/1220:50SHA - LGW
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/107:55LGW - SHA
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£557
Mon 20/1011:30SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1021:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£559
Thu 23/1008:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Mon 27/1021:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/9£565
Sun 5/1008:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Mon 13/1022:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/9£568
Fri 3/1011:40SHA - STN
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1006:00STN - SHA
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£574
Wed 8/1020:00SHA - LGW
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1012:35LGW - SHA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£579
Tue 23/916:50SHA - LTN
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/906:00LTN - SHA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£579
Sat 13/1219:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9£586

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Hongqiao Intl

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

20:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 5/1

07:55-09:30

2 stops17h 35m

£557

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

20:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 5/1

07:55-09:30

2 stops17h 35m

£557

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/10

11:40-15:40

3 stops35h 00m

London Stansted

Mon 13/10

06:00-17:25

3 stops28h 25m

£574

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

16:30-17:55

1 stop33h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

20:05-07:00

1 stop18h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/12

11:10-13:20

1 stop18h 10m

£603

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

20:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/12

11:10-13:20

1 stop18h 10m

£603

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

20:05-07:00

1 stop18h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/12

11:10-13:20

1 stop18h 10m

£603

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to London. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London. 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 SHA to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 21% of one-stop itineraries from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £452.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London, such as Air China, China Eastern, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £586, China Southern can have you in London from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 30h 05m. The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London is about 5720 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London round-trip?

    British Airways, at £385, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London.. You may be able to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London for 38% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to London 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£385Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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