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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai from £272

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LHR — SHA
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually found in November or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

£392

One-way from

£288
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 35% potential price drop
From London Heathrow to Shanghai
One-way flight from London Heathrow to Shanghai

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport. Users have commonly found prices around £651 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £348. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (LHR - SHA)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from Heathrow to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific for the route between Heathrow and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Cathay Pacific flights we've found from London to Shanghai. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 9/912:20LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 24/916:50SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/3£640
Sun 24/317:50LHR - SHA
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/413:20SHA - LHR
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3£959

Cheap China Southern flights from Heathrow to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between Heathrow and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest China Southern flights travelling from London to Shanghai. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sun 7/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sat 27/418:05PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£380
Tue 14/520:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Tue 21/516:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£383
Wed 3/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 30mChina Southern
Sun 5/519:20PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£385
Thu 9/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Thu 16/519:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£386
Thu 18/420:50LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Thu 2/515:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388
Tue 11/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Mon 17/619:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£389
Tue 11/620:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Mon 17/622:10PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£390
Fri 12/422:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Tue 23/411:05PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£392
Thu 18/420:50LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Thu 2/515:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3£393

Cheap Heathrow to Shanghai flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Heathrow to Shanghai specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from London to Shanghai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 7/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sat 27/418:05PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£380
Wed 3/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 30mChina Southern
Sun 5/519:20PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£385
Sun 7/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£387
Thu 18/420:50LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Thu 2/515:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388
Thu 18/420:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Thu 2/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388
Wed 3/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/515:45SHA - LHR
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£391
Sun 7/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£391
Sun 7/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 8/1120:30SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£392
Fri 12/422:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Tue 23/411:05PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£392

Heathrow to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Heathrow and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from London to Shanghai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 7/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sat 27/418:05PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£380
Tue 14/520:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Tue 21/516:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£383
Wed 3/419:15LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 30mChina Southern
Sun 5/519:20PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£385
Thu 9/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Thu 16/519:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£386
Wed 8/522:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sun 12/522:10PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£386
Sun 7/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1107:20PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£387
Thu 18/420:50LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Thu 2/515:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388
Thu 18/420:50LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Thu 2/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£388
Tue 11/620:50LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Mon 17/619:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£389

Direct flights to Shanghai from Heathrow

Discover direct flight options from Heathrow to Shanghai. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from London to Shanghai. If you're looking for other options for flights from London to Shanghai, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 2/512:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 16/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£434
Thu 6/612:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 19/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£435
Sun 7/412:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 8/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£437
Sun 7/412:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/3£439
Thu 18/412:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 2/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£448
Tue 21/512:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 6/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£459
Tue 21/512:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 14/611:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£460
Sat 27/412:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 7/511:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£461
Tue 28/512:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 22/911:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£462

Heathrow to Shanghai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Heathrow to Shanghai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from London to Shanghai. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Mon 25/316:15LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 00mFinnair
Wed 17/420:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 45mFinnair
Deal found 18/3£556
Wed 27/309:55LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 17/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£605
Tue 26/320:30LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 15/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£627
Tue 26/321:05LHR - PVG
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 17/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£631
Mon 25/306:40LHR - PVG
1 stop23h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 17/423:00PVG - LHR
2 stops26h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£635
Wed 27/309:55LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£639
Mon 25/311:45LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Mon 1/411:15PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/3£653
Sun 24/321:50LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/420:05PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£658
Tue 26/315:35LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 15/423:00PVG - LHR
1 stop24h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£659

One-way flights to Shanghai from Heathrow

Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from London to Shanghai. Those needing a return flight from London to Shanghai can use the search form above.
Sun 28/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop37h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£272
Sun 28/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£272
Sat 20/420:50LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£279
Wed 17/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£281
Wed 17/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£281
Sat 18/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£283
Sat 13/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/3£285
Sun 28/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£287
Sun 28/422:05LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/3£287

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 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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Budget

£380 - £473

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Price

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 7/4

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/4

1 stop29h 10m

£380

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 7/4

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/11

1 stop20h 10m

£387

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 7/4

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/11

1 stop30h 40m

£392

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 6/6

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

1 stop16h 40m

£424

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 2/5

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/5

Nonstop14h 35m

£434

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 17/4

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

1 stop16h 45m

£435

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 7/4

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/11

Nonstop15h 15m

£439

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 15/4

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/5

1 stop27h 25m

£446

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 22/5

2 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/6

1 stop24h 00m

£473

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Deals found on 18/3

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 80 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 17 March 2024.
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Afternoon
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Heathrow to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Heathrow to Shanghai is currently £281 while a return flight costs £423. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai (average of £552). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,049). 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.

January

£468

February

£455

March

£473

April

£518

May

£508

June

£565

July

£824

August

£664

September

£488

October

£478

November

£434

December

£489

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

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 19 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Air China from London to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.9
Good
390 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
7.9
Good
390 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

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.
  • Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for under £400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just £380, but on average you can expect to pay £390.

  • Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for under £500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai under £500. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai is less than £473.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for under £600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than £600.

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

    China Southern, at £380, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Shenzhen Airlines. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for 39% 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 cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai are Shenzhen Airlines (£272), China Southern (£279), and Hainan Airlines (£289).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

  • What does LHR to SHA mean?

    Great question - LHR to SHA just means London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£322Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£368Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£382Average£498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£391Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£434Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest£440Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£445Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£463Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£482Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£483Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Shanghai

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74%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
11%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
14%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Shanghai

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Shanghai?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Heathrow to Shanghai flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Shanghai?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Shanghai from Heathrow by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Shanghai with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Heathrow to Shanghai flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to Shanghai become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Heathrow to Shanghai flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

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