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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to London Heathrow Airport 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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in November or December, 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£583

One-way from

£272

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£700
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 18/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Shanghai to London
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23/3
  • 23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 10m total
  • Shanghai to London
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High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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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 17 January 2025.

Tue 18/221:45SHA - LHR
2 stops31h 05mXiamenAir
Mon 24/215:45LHR - SHA
2 stops20h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/1£583
Fri 14/208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Fri 21/221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 15/1£584
Sat 15/207:30SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£593
Tue 11/213:35SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/220:15LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1£627
Sun 23/322:30SHA - LHR
2 stops17h 50mAir China
Tue 3/620:25LHR - SHA
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Deal found 15/1£723
Sat 21/615:45SHA - LHR
1 stop35h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 14/922:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/1£748
Fri 14/220:55SHA - LHR
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 2/307:10LHR - SHA
2 stops19h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 16/1£761
Sat 24/519:40SHA - LHR
2 stops30h 45mEVA Air
Sat 31/521:35LHR - SHA
2 stops35h 35mEVA Air
Deal found 15/1£938
Sat 19/718:25SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 55mKorean Air
Tue 29/719:55LHR - SHA
1 stop38h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 16/1£1,051

Find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/2

21:45-20:50

2 stops31h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/2

15:45-20:40

2 stops20h 55m

£583

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/2

08:50-18:15

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

21:30-14:55

1 stop33h 25m

£584

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/2

07:30-19:10

1 stop19h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/2

22:00-10:10

1 stop28h 10m

£593

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/2

13:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 16/2

20:15-20:55

1 stop16h 40m

£627

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/6

15:45-20:00

1 stop35h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 14/9

22:05-14:30

1 stop33h 25m

£748

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/2

20:55-10:05

2 stops21h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/3

07:10-10:20

2 stops19h 10m

£761

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/3

21:30-08:20

2 stops18h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

20:25-22:40

1 stop19h 15m

£780

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/2

19:40-19:20

2 stops31h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

21:20-16:30

2 stops35h 10m

£1,654

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/3

07:30-19:40

2 stops20h 10m

£272

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/2

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£289

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 £161). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines and Air China from Shanghai to London. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,248 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,248 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,248 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,248 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,248 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,248 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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 £583. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from £584, and Cathay Pacific, from £627. XiamenAir is 13% 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 Shenzhen Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £289. Users have also found prices from £411 and £512 on XiamenAir and China Southern, 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 £161). 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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