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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Heathrow Airport from £164

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to London Heathrow are usually found in December or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£501

One-way from

£164

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£577
10/5-14/6
  • 10/5-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 6/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Sun 6/419:45SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Sat 19/422:10LHR - SHA
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 31/3£495
Sat 10/501:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/622:00LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£501
Mon 19/521:55PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Sun 25/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 31/3£505
Fri 11/411:00PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 18/412:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/3£512
Tue 6/518:55PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/714:45LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£518
Wed 2/402:10PVG - LHR
1 stop15h 05mHainan Airlines
Fri 18/422:00LHR - PVG
2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/3£525
Fri 9/520:50PVG - LHR
1 stop25h 20mFinnair
Tue 3/618:10LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 00mFinnair
Deal found 30/3£544
Tue 13/508:10SHA - LHR
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/521:00LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£548
Mon 19/522:30SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/518:20LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3£554
Mon 31/307:20PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 14/418:20LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3£555
Thu 3/407:15PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 50mEmirates
Thu 17/414:25LHR - PVG
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 30/3£566
Thu 3/412:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 16/421:20LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/3£595

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/5

01:10-11:15

1 stop17h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 14/6

22:00-11:25

1 stop30h 25m

£501

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/5

17:50-19:00

1 stop32h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

19:15-10:00

1 stop31h 45m

£505

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/5

11:50-19:00

1 stop38h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

£508

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/4

11:00-18:30

Nonstop14h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/4

12:10-07:55

Nonstop12h 45m

£512

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

18:55-15:15

1 stop27h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/7

14:45-10:35

1 stop36h 50m

£518

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/5

20:50-15:10

1 stop25h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/6

18:10-18:10

1 stop17h 00m

£544

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/5

08:10-20:55

2 stops19h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

21:00-21:40

1 stop17h 40m

£548

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/5

22:30-20:35

1 stop29h 05m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

18:20-20:55

1 stop19h 35m

£554

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/6

07:15-16:10

1 stop39h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/7

16:50-22:20

1 stop22h 30m

£589

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/4

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 27/4

10:00-11:40

1 stop18h 40m

£599

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Heathrow

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Shanghai 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 PVG to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 31 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Heathrow. 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 31 March 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (3 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 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 31 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to London, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,051 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Hainan Airlines
8.0
Very Good
34 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at £505. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £512 and £518, respectively. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £164 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Thai Airways and Gulf Air, with prices starting from £229 and £240, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Before booking your flight to London Heathrow Airport from Shanghai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (94%), British Airways (94%), Air France( 0%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is £350. On average you can expect to pay £1,178. The most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £485.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Heathrow?

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

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

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

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

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