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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, China from £273

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
22 jan — 29 jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 23 dezembro 2025.

sáb 27/1222:15LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
qua 7/101:20PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£526
dom 28/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
sáb 7/319:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 22/12£546
qua 31/1221:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
sex 9/108:50PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£565
dom 28/1221:50LHR - SHA
2 stops28h 15mTianjin Airlines
sáb 7/311:15SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 25mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 22/12£566
dom 28/1221:50LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 00mTianjin Airlines
sáb 7/321:00PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 40mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 22/12£566
sex 26/1221:50LHR - PVG
1 stop34h 10mGulf Air
dom 18/119:00PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12£589
sex 26/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
dom 18/120:05SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 21/12£590
qui 25/1209:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mGulf Air
dom 28/1219:00PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12£591
dom 28/1209:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mGulf Air
seg 12/116:30PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 22/12£597
sáb 27/1222:15LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
seg 12/114:00PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£599
dom 28/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
sáb 7/322:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 22/12£603
sex 26/1221:50LHR - PVG
1 stop34h 10mGulf Air
seg 12/116:30PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12£640

Find 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 23 dezembro 2025.

Round-trip from

£425

One-way from

£273

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£667
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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10/1
  • 10/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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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 23 dezembro 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

sex 6/3

21:50-10:15

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 26/3

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£441

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

seg 12/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 25/1

20:50-17:00

1 stop28h 10m

£447

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

dom 1/3

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qui 26/3

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£462

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

seg 12/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 26/1

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£468

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

seg 12/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 10/2

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£471

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

ter 6/1

19:20-19:15

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 14/1

22:15-07:55

1 stop17h 40m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

seg 12/1

21:10-14:10

1 stop33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sex 23/1

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£486

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

sex 6/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 24/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£486

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

seg 2/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 22/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£486

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

dom 1/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 23/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£486

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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 19 December 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £362). 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 23 dezembro 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 23 dezembro 2025.
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
7.5
Good
123 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
179 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.2
Good
132 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
227 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,607 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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?

    Tianjin Airlines, China Southern, 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 15h 30m. 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 £266, 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 (£222), China Eastern (£268), and Air China (£322).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £362). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£266Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£350Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£365Average£400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£367Average£396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest£373Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£401Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£408Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£452Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£470Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£474Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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