Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, China
LHR — SHA
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 14 October 2026.
Popular in
August
Cheapest in
January
Average price
£703
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?
Booking 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £523). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £848). 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 14 October 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 9% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 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 early afternoon 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 Monday 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 6% 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 14 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, such as Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai round-trip?
Hainan Airlines, at £172, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and Air China. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for 75% 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 Air China (£272), China Southern (£281), and China Eastern (£290).
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £523). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £848). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Heathrow. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 14 October 2026.
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