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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London from £275

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to London

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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 23 April 2026.

Thu 4/615:00
SHA
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LHR
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/609:30
LHR
-
SHA
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£631
Fri 8/515:00
SHA
-
LHR
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/509:30
LHR
-
SHA
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£645
Wed 28/1008:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Wed 4/1121:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 20/4£655
Thu 21/515:00
SHA
-
LHR
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/509:30
LHR
-
SHA
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£657
Thu 7/513:20
SHA
-
LHR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/509:30
LHR
-
SHA
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£682
Wed 17/613:20
SHA
-
LHR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/609:30
LHR
-
SHA
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£689
Wed 20/519:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Wed 27/521:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 22/4£690
Sun 10/518:50
SHA
-
LGW
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/507:00
LGW
-
SHA
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£692
Thu 7/508:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Wed 20/521:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop18h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 20/4£693
Tue 9/615:00
SHA
-
LHR
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/609:30
LHR
-
SHA
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£696
Fri 12/615:00
SHA
-
LHR
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/609:30
LHR
-
SHA
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£696
Thu 21/508:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Thu 28/521:00
LHR
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SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 23/4£701

Find 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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£631

One-way from

£275

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£892
4/6-11/6
  • 4/6-11/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Shanghai to London
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 April 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

20:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

11:10-14:20

1 stop20h 10m

£710

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LTN

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/5

18:50-10:00

2 stops22h 10m

London Luton

Sat 30/5

07:00-12:20

2 stops22h 20m

£719

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

£754

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

20:25-06:45

1 stop17h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/1

11:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

£757

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LTN

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

20:00-10:00

2 stops21h 00m

London Luton

Sat 20/6

06:00-14:20

2 stops25h 20m

£776

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/6

20:15-10:25

2 stops21h 10m

London Stansted

Thu 11/6

07:55-11:20

2 stops20h 25m

£779

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

11:30-20:25

1 stop15h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

20:25-18:10

1 stop14h 45m

£784

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LTN

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

08:10-21:45

2 stops20h 35m

London Luton

Mon 15/6

09:30-13:20

2 stops20h 50m

£790

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LTN

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 22/5

08:10-21:50

2 stops20h 40m

London Luton

Fri 29/5

15:40-22:10

2 stops23h 30m

£792

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

19:00-09:50

2 stops21h 50m

London Stansted

Sat 16/5

08:15-11:20

2 stops20h 05m

£799

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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 17 April 2026.

Booking 75 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London (average of £187). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £495). 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 25% 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 £456.

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 23 April 2026.
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.
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
208 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,906 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.

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 £754, China Southern can have you in London from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 16h 05m. The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London is about 5726 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London (average of £187). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £495). 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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