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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually found in October or November, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
Find flights from Heathrow to Shanghai within your budget
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 927,803 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Sat 1/3
21:10-10:25
1 stop29h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 15/3
07:30-19:10
1 stop19h 40m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 19/2
21:10-11:00
1 stop29h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 2/3
12:20-19:10
1 stop38h 50m
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Sat 15/3
21:10-11:25
1 stop30h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 30/3
11:40-19:50
1 stop39h 10m
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Thu 30/1
22:00-22:15
1 stop16h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 4/2
21:50-18:15
1 stop28h 25m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Fri 7/2
21:20-12:25
1 stop31h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 22/2
07:30-19:10
1 stop19h 40m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Tue 10/12
06:30-09:25
1 stop18h 55m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 23/12
11:25-09:00
1 stop29h 35m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Mon 13/1
21:30-00:40
1 stop19h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 20/1
07:05-19:00
1 stop19h 55m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 29/1
06:20-09:25
2 stops19h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 4/2
22:05-08:00
1 stop17h 55m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 8/1
17:15-20:45
1 stop19h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 14/1
22:50-18:15
1 stop27h 25m
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Mon 13/1
12:35-09:10
Nonstop12h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 10/2
10:55-18:10
Nonstop15h 15m
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 3 December 2024.
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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Shanghai
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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Shanghai
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 22 November 2024.
Booking 14 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £556). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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 PVG?
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 3 December 2024.
When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai
Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 December 2024.
The most flights from LHR to CN2 are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
Rainfall in Shanghai by month
Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.
Temperature in Shanghai by month
Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).