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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London from £231

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£231

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£623
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Thu 5/208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Wed 18/221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£458
Mon 2/209:05SHA - LHR
1 stop18h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 16/221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£463
Sat 24/107:10SHA - STN
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/114:40STN - SHA
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£463
Thu 5/220:40SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 18/221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£466
Thu 5/207:55SHA - STN
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/220:00STN - SHA
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£474
Wed 4/309:05SHA - LHR
1 stop18h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 18/321:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£476
Sun 1/312:45SHA - LHR
1 stop38h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 18/321:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£480
Tue 3/309:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Tue 17/321:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1£483
Tue 10/209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Tue 17/221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£484
Fri 1/519:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 9/522:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£485
Sat 31/112:35SHA - STN
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/208:05STN - SHA
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£521
Wed 14/121:30SHA - STN
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/105:55STN - SHA
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£536

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to London 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 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London that are best for you.

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Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£458

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

07:10-07:50

3 stops32h 40m

London Stansted

Sat 31/1

14:40-10:10

2 stops35h 30m

£463

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

12:45-19:10

1 stop38h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

£468

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

07:55-11:45

3 stops35h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 18/2

20:00-11:55

2 stops31h 55m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

11:40-19:10

1 stop39h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£480

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to London

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Cheapflights Insights

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 2 January 2026.

Booking 21 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London (average of £277). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £810). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

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.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% 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 £458.

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.

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London, such as China Eastern, Air China, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.

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 £458, China Southern can have you in London from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 17h 45m. The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London is about 5720 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The most popular route from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Stansted.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London (average of £277). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £810). 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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