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Find cheap flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from $387

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to Hongqiao Intl departing on 6/2. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from London to Hongqiao Intl (LHR-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Hongqiao Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:50 pm - 6:20 pmLHR-SHA
14h 30m1 stop
7:45 pm - 5:20 pmSHA-LHR
29h 35m1 stop
$520China Southern
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Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28
8:50 pm - 10:10 amLHR-SHA
30h 20m1 stop
3:30 pm - 6:30 pmSHA-LHR
34h 00m1 stop
$545China Southern
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
10:00 pm - 10:55 pmLHR-SHA
41h 55m2 stops
8:30 am - 7:30 pmSHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
$547Hainan Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 9
10:05 pm - 10:35 amLHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
7:45 am - 8:00 pmSHA-LHR
19h 15m1 stop
Fri, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 26
10:05 pm - 10:35 amLHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
11:50 am - 7:50 pmSHA-LHR
39h 00m1 stop
Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
10:05 pm - 10:35 amLHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
7:50 pm - 7:50 pmSHA-LHR
31h 00m1 stop
$591Shenzhen Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 9
7:45 am - 10:00 amLHR-SHA
19h 15m2 stops
8:30 am - 7:30 pmSHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
$611Hainan Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 14
10:05 pm - 10:35 amLHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
3:45 pm - 7:50 pmSHA-LHR
35h 05m1 stop
$629Shenzhen Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Sun, Jul 7
12:20 pm - 12:05 pmLHR-SHA
16h 45m1 stop
1:20 pm - 5:40 amSHA-LHR
23h 20m1 stop
$1,394Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Aug 15 - Wed, Sep 4
12:20 pm - 12:05 pmLHR-SHA
16h 45m1 stop
4:50 pm - 5:40 amSHA-LHR
19h 50m1 stop
$1,651Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Aug 6

Flights from London to Hongqiao Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Hongqiao Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

The average price of all flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $554 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,154 and $1,100 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Shenzhen Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $387. KAYAK users also found London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl round-trip flights on China Southern from $520 and on Hainan Airlines from $547.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$387
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
Flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from London to Hongqiao Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Hongqiao Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $387 for a one-way ticket and $520 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    When flying out of London you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, also known as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl with an airline and back to London with another airline. Booking your flights between London and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from London to Hongqiao Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Hongqiao Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 744 reviews
7.1Food
8.3Crew
7.7Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

6.0 GoodSonia, Apr 2024LAX - LHR
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/2Sun
1 stopShenzhen Airlines
33h 25mLHR-SHA
$387
6/5Wed
1 stop
29h 30mLHR-SHA
$389
6/2Sun
1 stopChina Southern
28h 15mLHR-SHA
$404
6/3Mon
1 stopChina Southern
34h 20mLHR-SHA
$405
6/5Wed
2 stopsHainan Airlines
41h 55mLHR-SHA
$412
6/3Mon
2 stopsXiamenAir
31h 20mLHR-SHA
$425
6/2Sun
2 stopsHainan Airlines
19h 15mLHR-SHA
$439
8/26Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
20h 15mLHR-SHA
$550
10/17Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
20h 15mLHR-SHA
$809
8/10Sat
2 stopsXiamenAir
31h 20mLHR-SHA
$1,006

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Last minute flights from London to Hongqiao Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2Thu
multi-stopChina Southern
17h 20mLHR-SHA
6/26Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
17h 20mSHA-LHR
$545
5/6Mon
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
29h 35mLHR-SHA
6/13Thu
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
31h 10mSHA-LHR
$572
5/2Thu
multi-stopChina Southern
17h 20mLHR-SHA
6/26Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
29h 40mSHA-LHR
$748
5/2Thu
multi-stopHainan Airlines
19h 15mLHR-SHA
6/26Wed
multi-stopHainan Airlines
29h 05mSHA-LHR
$872
5/6Mon
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
29h 35mLHR-SHA
5/14Tue
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
31h 10mSHA-LHR
$3,299
5/6Mon
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
29h 35mLHR-SHA
5/10Fri
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
31h 00mSHA-LHR
$3,362

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London - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Flights

Departure:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

Destination:

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)China

Return flight deals:

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