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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London from £195

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London are usually found in March or October, booked 59 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£195

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£601
22/6-29/6
  • 22/6-29/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 76h 20m total
  • Shanghai to London
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Thu 8/522:30SHA - LHR
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 21/518:20LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4£524
Sat 24/516:50SHA - LTN
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/519:25LTN - SHA
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£526
Sun 22/608:20SHA - STN
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/617:05STN - SHA
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£526
Thu 15/508:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/922:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/4£526
Thu 22/508:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Tue 27/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4£541
Mon 26/514:10SHA - LHR
2 stops37h 45mXiamenAir
Tue 3/617:10LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/4£549
Wed 21/514:50SHA - LGW
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/612:35LGW - SHA
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£553
Thu 22/511:20SHA - LHR
2 stops39h 40mTianjin Airlines
Sun 25/522:00LHR - SHA
2 stops29h 15mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 29/4£568
Thu 8/511:20SHA - LHR
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/521:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£591
Thu 22/510:15SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Mon 20/1022:05LHR - SHA
1 stop18h 05mAir China
Deal found 29/4£632
Fri 13/607:55SHA - LGW
1 stop29h 40mAir China
Fri 20/612:35LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Deal found 28/4£658
Sun 12/1019:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 26/1021:10LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/4£715

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 30 April 2025.
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

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/6

08:20-11:30

2 stops34h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 29/6

17:05-18:15

3 stops42h 10m

£526

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/5

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/9

22:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

£526

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/5

22:30-18:15

1 stop26h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

12:20-12:05

1 stop16h 45m

£539

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/5

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

22:10-22:20

1 stop17h 10m

£541

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LTN

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/5

19:05-10:45

2 stops22h 40m

London Luton

Mon 2/6

06:00-10:00

2 stops21h 00m

£546

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/5

14:10-20:55

2 stops37h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

17:10-20:45

2 stops20h 35m

£549

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/5

14:50-10:30

2 stops26h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/6

12:35-19:15

2 stops23h 40m

£553

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/5

11:20-20:00

2 stops39h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

22:00-10:15

2 stops29h 15m

£568

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/5

10:15-20:15

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

22:05-23:10

1 stop18h 05m

£632

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/5

14:30-20:00

1 stop36h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

22:05-18:35

1 stop37h 30m

£638

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 25 April 2025.

Booking 59 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 30 April 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.

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA and Hainan Airlines from Shanghai to London. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London round-trip?

    Hainan Airlines, at £526, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Cathay Pacific and China Southern. You may be able to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London one-way?

    £206 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting from £210 and £213, 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, 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£464Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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