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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, China from £270

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually found in January or February, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£417

One-way from

£270

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£506
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 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 Heathrow to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/320:40
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£417
Wed 4/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Sat 21/322:05
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop23h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£417
Mon 19/119:35
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Mon 26/108:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£418
Sun 8/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Thu 19/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£418
Sat 24/122:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop27h 15m
China Southern
Wed 11/209:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1£418
Sun 8/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Thu 26/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£418
Mon 9/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 19/315:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£419
Sat 7/321:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 29/319:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£419
Thu 12/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 30/319:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£420
Thu 12/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Wed 1/406:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£420
Fri 17/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Fri 15/520:00
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£422
Thu 22/112:15
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop12h 55m
British Airways
Mon 26/110:55
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop15h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 15/1£425

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Shanghai 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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:10-16:25

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£419

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai. 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 London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £368). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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 LHR to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, such as China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
189 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
Air China
7.2
Good
137 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
223 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,684 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

Related info for your journey

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

    Shenzhen Airlines and British Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in just under 12h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 20m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai is about 5738 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 flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at £267, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and Hainan Airlines. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai are China Southern (£249), China Eastern (£268), and Air China (£323).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Shanghai?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £368). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£267Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£351Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£365Average£401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£368Average£396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest£376Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£402Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£409Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£453Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£454Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£474Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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