Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London Heathrow Airport from £204

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or March, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£500

One-way from

£204

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£517
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Shanghai to London
Search Deals
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Shanghai to London
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 13/508:10SHA - LHR
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/521:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£500
Mon 19/514:50SHA - LHR
1 stop35h 10mChina Southern
Sun 25/522:10LHR - SHA
1 stop34h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3£507
Thu 8/522:30SHA - LHR
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/512:20LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3£549
Wed 21/508:30SHA - LHR
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 27/507:45LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3£598
Sat 29/1108:55SHA - LHR
1 stop15h 00mAir China
Sun 18/117:40LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 25mAir China
Deal found 24/3£714
Thu 24/411:20SHA - LHR
2 stops39h 40mTianjin Airlines
Sun 4/522:00LHR - SHA
2 stops29h 15mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 24/3£722
Thu 17/419:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 7/522:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 24/3£754
Thu 17/421:10SHA - LHR
2 stops30h 45mXiamenAir
Wed 7/508:40LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 24/3£1,121
Mon 29/919:40SHA - LHR
2 stops30h 40mEVA Air
Fri 10/1021:35LHR - SHA
2 stops35h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 24/3£1,128

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/5

08:10-20:55

2 stops19h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

£500

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/5

14:50-19:00

1 stop35h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

22:10-15:25

1 stop34h 15m

£507

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

22:30-15:15

1 stop23h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

12:20-12:05

1 stop16h 45m

£549

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/5

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

07:45-10:55

2 stops20h 10m

£598

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/4

11:20-20:00

2 stops39h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 4/5

22:00-10:15

2 stops29h 15m

£722

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/4

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

£754

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/4

08:55-17:45

1 stop15h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

20:25-18:00

1 stop14h 35m

£776

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/4

21:10-20:55

2 stops30h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

08:40-08:50

2 stops41h 10m

£1,121

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/5

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

£204

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/5

11:20-20:00

2 stops39h 40m

£227

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heathrow from Hongqiao Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 SHA to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from £507. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from £549, and Hainan Airlines, from £598. China Southern is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £204. Users have also found prices from £227 and £261 on Tianjin Airlines and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Book flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hounslow
Deal
Milton Keynes
Gatwick
Croydon
Luton
Slough
Eastbourne
Wembley
Northampton
Swindon
Hayes
Ilford
Crawley
Southend-on-Sea
Winchester
Maidstone
Ipswich
Watford
Southall

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Pu Dong to Heathrow flights
Hongqiao Intl to Gatwick flights
Pu Dong to Gatwick flights
Pu Dong to Stansted flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£482Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£562Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

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

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

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.