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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London from £249

SHA — LON
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
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

Thu 12/1118:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Wed 25/1112:30 -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 21/10£502
Mon 28/1220:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Wed 13/121:10 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 19/10£518
Wed 25/1109:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Wed 2/1221:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 21/10£519
Thu 12/1121:15 -
1 stop29h 55m
Wed 25/1121:10 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 22/10£520
Fri 20/1109:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Fri 27/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 20/10£521
Fri 23/1009:05 -
1 stop17h 55m
Sat 31/1021:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 22/10£522
Thu 26/1109:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Thu 3/1222:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/10£522
Thu 19/1109:20 -
1 stop16h 35m
Thu 26/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 22/10£524
Fri 6/1108:50 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 19/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 20/10£525
Wed 18/1108:50 -
1 stop17h 45m
Wed 25/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 21/10£526
Fri 13/1109:20 -
1 stop16h 35m
Sun 22/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 23/10£527
Tue 10/1121:45 -
2 stops29h 30m
Tue 17/1111:20 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 19/10£544

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to London

Round-trip from

£502

One-way from

£249

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£625
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 12/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
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8/11-31/12
  • 8/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/12

20:55-19:25

3 stops30h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/11

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - STN London Stansted

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/12

20:55-19:20

3 stops30h 25m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LTN London Luton

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/12

20:35-19:45

3 stops31h 10m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

22:05-19:00

2 stops28h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£261

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - STN London Stansted

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/11

20:35-15:40

3 stops27h 05m

London Stansted

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£265

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LTN London Luton

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

10:55-18:00

3 stops39h 05m

London Luton

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£268

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

10:55-19:00

3 stops40h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£269

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 £565). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £900). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London flights typically cost between £419 and £699 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £502 on XiamenAir (12 Nov–25 Nov).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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?

Helsinki (HEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £483.

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

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 20m.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

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

Booking 71 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

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
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
246 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,268 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

    For as low as £587, Shenzhen Airlines can have you in London from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 17h 40m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London one-way?

    £221 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and British Airways, with prices starting from £296 and £345, respectively.

  • 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 £565). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £900). 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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