￥53,960 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Cheap Flights from London to Shanghai (LHR-SHA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ￥53,960 for one-way flights and ￥78,510 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
LHR
London
SHA
Shanghai
￥78,510 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥78,510
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from London to Shanghai, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at ￥78,510 found 1 day ago
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 7
LHR
London
SHA
Shanghai
￥113,000 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥113,000
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Shenzhen Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 30 from London to Shanghai, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at ￥113,000 found 3 days ago
Xiamen Airlines
Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
LHR
London
SHA
Shanghai
￥202,420 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
￥202,420
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from London to Shanghai, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at ￥202,420 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Shanghai (SHA)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ￥79,345 - ￥134,983 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Shanghai

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Pudong Intl. PVG. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 32 minutes. Flights from ￥133,990
PVG
Pudong Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center32 min
Flights from ￥133,990
Flights from London (LHR) to Shanghai (SHA)
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Hongqiao Intl.
Airlines serving
Air China, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines
Roundtrip price
￥78,510
Distance
9158 km

London to Shanghai Flights

Sometimes you just need to get out of town or maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery. Regardless of the reason, a flight from London to will do just the trick! Go on, plan to see all the famous landmarks and eat your weight in the local cuisine. Your trip is beckoning, so answer the call by packing your suitcase and filling your travel itinerary with exploring Shanghai.

Whether you’re flying for business or jet-setting on your personal time, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Expedia.com, we’ll pair you up with LHR to SHA flights that won’t make your bank account wince. Ready to temporarily leave behind London for new horizons? Browse through our cheap airfare, and filter by flight times and dates until you find just what you had in mind. From flights without layovers to ones that arrive early in the morning, you’ll come across plane tickets that suit your travel preferences. You can even bundle your flight to SHA with hotels and car rentals to score even bigger savings.

All set to hit the clouds? Book your travel arrangements with us today and have left-over money to put toward your travel outings and adventures.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from LHR to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
Based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights from London Heathrow to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport start from ￥78,510. Make your booking today to get the best price for your next big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
The majority of flights can be conveniently canceled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee all comes down to your airline. If you do have to cancel your trip, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from LHR to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for LHR to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from London Heathrow to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
It takes an average of 15 hours to fly from Heathrow Airport to SHA. If you're planning to catch up on some sleep, bring your travel pillow, some earplugs and an eye mask.
How far is the flight from Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
The distance is around 9,200 kilometers. Sleep mask? Check. Noise-canceling headphones? Double check. You'd be wise to pack all the travel comforts for this long-haul Hounslow to China flight.
Which airlines fly direct from LHR to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA)?
If you want to fly straight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport, you'll need to book a flight with one or more stops. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly between these airports.
Are LHR to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from LHR to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) last minute could save you some serious cash. However, it might cost you a whole lot more! If you'd rather err on the side of caution, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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