Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, China from £286
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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from London Heathrow to Shanghai are usually found in October or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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 December 2024.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.
Sun 29/1208:40LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Sun 2/211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/12£456
Sun 29/1206:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£465
Tue 31/1217:40LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Tue 14/108:55SHA - LHR
1 stop15h 00mAir China
Deal found 18/12£585
Sun 29/1219:35LHR - PVG
2 stops53h 50mAir France
Sun 2/211:25PVG - LHR
2 stops42h 00mAir France
Deal found 18/12£631
Tue 31/1217:40LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Tue 14/116:30PVG - LHR
1 stop31h 25mAir China
Deal found 18/12£635
Sun 29/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Sun 2/220:05SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£712
Tue 31/1217:50LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 13/100:20PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12£763
Sun 29/1220:15LHR - PVG
2 stops32h 50mLufthansa
Sat 1/200:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£767
Tue 31/1211:40LHR - PVG
2 stops18h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 14/123:45PVG - LHR
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12£790
Sun 29/1221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop35h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 2/212:45SHA - LHR
1 stop38h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/12£794
Sat 28/1221:35LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/121:50SHA - LHR
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£795
Tue 31/1212:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 14/110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£849
Best flights from Heathrow to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
Sat 15/321:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 30/311:40SHA - LHR
1 stop39h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/12£447
Thu 23/117:35LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/222:05PVG - LHR
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£449
Fri 21/221:50LHR - PVG
2 stops28h 15mTianjin Airlines
Thu 27/221:00PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 40mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 16/12£450
Fri 31/121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Fri 7/219:05SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£450
Sun 29/1208:40LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Sun 2/211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Deal found 17/12£454
Mon 13/121:00LHR - PVG
2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/122:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/12£459
Thu 20/218:10LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mFinnair
Sat 1/321:00PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 10mFinnair
Deal found 16/12£472
Thu 16/112:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 23/110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£495
Tue 14/117:40LHR - SHA
1 stop15h 15mAir China
Tue 21/122:30SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 20mAir China
Deal found 17/12£497
Wed 22/117:35LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 30mAir France
Thu 13/222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 55mAir France
Deal found 17/12£505
Mon 13/121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mBeijing Capital Airlines
Mon 20/107:05PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 55mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 16/12£507
Mon 24/215:45LHR - PVG
1 stop13h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 3/308:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop13h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12£521
Direct flights from Heathrow to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
Mon 20/112:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 10/210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£511
Sun 23/221:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 3/308:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop13h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12£521
Tue 31/1212:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 35mChina Southern
Tue 14/110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12£990
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Shanghai. Data last updated 19 December 2024 and is based on user searches.
Thu 26/1211:00LHR - SHA
1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 30/1222:30SHA - LHR
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12£1,169
Fri 27/1210:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Wed 8/111:10PVG - LHR
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£834
Fri 27/1221:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 31/1220:40SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,115
Sat 28/1217:50LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 35mKLM
Wed 22/111:25PVG - LHR
1 stop34h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/12£470
Sat 28/1209:55LHR - PVG
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/115:25PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£514
Sat 28/1215:00LHR - PVG
2 stops34h 25mAir France
Wed 22/111:25PVG - LHR
2 stops37h 10mAir France
Deal found 18/12£651
Sat 28/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Wed 22/116:30SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12£723
Sat 28/1221:35LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/121:50SHA - LHR
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£795
Sat 28/1220:25LHR - SHA
1 stop15h 35mAir China
Mon 6/108:55SHA - LHR
1 stop15h 00mAir China
Deal found 18/12£868
Sat 28/1221:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 22/108:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop13h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12£897
Sat 28/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Wed 8/110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12£1,090
Sat 28/1206:30LHR - PVG
2 stops23h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 6/123:45PVG - LHR
2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,339
One-way flights from Heathrow to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
Tue 18/321:30LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£286
Sat 22/221:10LHR - PVG
1 stop38h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/12£287
Sun 23/221:50LHR - PVG
2 stops38h 00mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 17/12£289
Sun 26/121:50LHR - SHA
2 stops28h 10mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 17/12£290
Thu 9/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12£291
Fri 17/121:10LHR - SHA
1 stop35h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/12£293
Wed 15/120:50LHR - SHA
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£296
Thu 20/219:25LHR - PVG
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£296
Fri 21/221:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12£308
Fri 24/121:40LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 00mBeijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 18/12£366
Tue 24/1221:35LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Deal found 18/12£386
Mon 6/121:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/12£388
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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
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LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Sat 15/3
21:10-10:25
1 stop29h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 30/3
11:40-19:50
1 stop39h 10m
£447
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Thu 15/5
22:10-21:30
1 stop16h 20m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 22/5
20:50-19:05
1 stop29h 15m
£449
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Sun 29/12
08:40-09:25
1 stop16h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 2/2
11:25-07:40
1 stop28h 15m
£456
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Tue 14/1
06:50-05:00
1 stop14h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 2/2
11:35-17:55
2 stops38h 20m
£457
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Sat 15/3
21:10-23:55
1 stop18h 45m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 30/3
11:40-19:50
1 stop39h 10m
£458
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Mon 13/1
21:00-10:30
2 stops29h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 19/1
22:05-17:55
1 stop27h 50m
£459
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Mon 20/1
21:30-13:50
1 stop32h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 29/1
22:50-18:15
1 stop27h 25m
£475
LondonShanghai
LHR - SHA
LHRSHA
London Heathrow
Tue 14/1
17:40-16:55
1 stop15h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 21/1
22:30-17:50
1 stop27h 20m
£497
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Wed 26/3
19:35-19:05
1 stop15h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 31/3
11:15-08:00
2 stops27h 45m
£508
LondonShanghai
LHR - PVG
LHRPVG
London Heathrow
Fri 18/4
21:50-12:25
1 stop31h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 5/5
14:55-14:45
1 stop30h 50m
£510
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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.
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 19 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 40% 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 19 December 2024.
The most flights from LHR to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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).
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 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air China, Tianjin Airlines and Hainan Airlines from London to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai round-trip?
Shenzhen Airlines, at £447, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Tianjin Airlines and China Southern. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai for 25% 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 cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai are China Southern (£286), Shenzhen Airlines (£287), and Tianjin Airlines (£289).
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?
Consider China Eastern (92%), Virgin Atlantic (67%) or China Southern (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?
While on average a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai is generally £1,672, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £252. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay £424 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Shanghai 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 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Heathrow. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 December 2024.
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Shanghai. 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 19 December 2024.
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