£252 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai

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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Shanghai (LHR-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Shanghai 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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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Shanghai

mer., 10 sept. - jeu., 9 oct.
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22:00 - 23:45LHR-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
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17:30 - 20:00PVG-LHR
33h 30m1 stop
mer., 1 oct. - mar., 21 oct.
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22:00 - 23:45LHR-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
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17:15 - 20:00PVG-LHR
33h 45m1 stop
lun., 29 sept. - dim., 5 oct.
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22:00 - 15:20LHR-PVG
34h 20m2 stops
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23:05 - 19:30PVG-LHR
27h 25m1 stop
£415Hainan Airlines
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mer., 3 sept. - dim., 7 sept.
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
17h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
£416Hainan Airlines
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lun., 29 sept. - mer., 8 oct.
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
41h 55m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
£417Hainan Airlines
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mer., 17 sept. - jeu., 2 oct.
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22:05 - 10:35LHR-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
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20:50 - 20:00SHA-LHR
30h 10m1 stop
£434Shenzhen Airlines
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mer., 17 sept. - jeu., 2 oct.
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:20LHR-PVG
29h 15m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
19:00 - 20:00PVG-LHR
32h 00m1 stop
£434Shenzhen Airlines
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mar., 9 sept. - mer., 8 oct.
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09:55 - 09:25LHR-PVG
16h 30m1 stop
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11:15 - 20:55PVG-LHR
16h 40m1 stop
£435KLM
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sam., 20 sept. - lun., 6 oct.
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 00:20LHR-PVG
19h 10m1 stop
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19:35 - 18:05PVG-LHR
29h 30m1 stop
£438China Southern
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jeu., 2 oct. - sam., 11 oct.
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 22:20LHR-SHA
17h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 19:00SHA-LHR
28h 10m1 stop
£441China Southern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Shanghai flights

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

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai cost £459 and was between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £459.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to London Heathrow Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, 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 is November, where tickets cost £521 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £874 and £782 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai

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Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Heathrow to Shanghai

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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai was £334 for a one-way ticket and £513 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

    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 Heathrow Airport to Shanghai.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

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

    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 from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Shanghai.
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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Shanghai

Monday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Tuesday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Wednesday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Thursday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Friday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Saturday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Sunday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

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Direct returns

Shanghai to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Tuesday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Wednesday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Thursday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Friday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Saturday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

Sunday

British Airways, China Eastern

British Airways, China Eastern

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Shanghai

 
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 Heathrow to Shanghai? 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.
7.6
China SouthernOverall score based on 104 reviews
8.0Boarding
7.4Food
7.6Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.3Crew
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Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025LAX - CAN
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Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Any flight that lands safely is a good flight. However our leg from Helsinki was delayed 1 hour with no explanation. The delay would not allow us to make our connection to Cincinnati. I was informed by American Airlines that our Cincinnati flight was rescheduled for the following day. I immediately made a non refundable hotel reservation in Dallas. Upon exiting the plane at Dallas I was given a hotel voucher. Nice, but I can't get a refund on the hotel I booked. A little communication would have been helpful. Food on Finnair is below quality of Korean Air.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

All good. Loo’s weren’t great and as clean as i would like.

A great flight. The crew was excellent too. Of particular note of excellence was the gluten-free meal which was one of the best offerings I’ve ever had on a plane. Outstanding work, BA chefs.

I was put into business class. Wow! My flight attendant was great! The food amazing’

I got stuffed on both flights into terrible seats. Second flight the seat didn’t even recline and fit s tall person, that’s very uncomfortable.

I arrived at Bridgetown only to fins that a suitcase was missing. It was left at Manchester. I had to wait wait 2 days before deciding on going to collect from the airport personally. I am not happy about paying for baggage at the airport. This I thought was included in the price of the ticket. Who goes away for 2 weeks and does not bring luggage. This was a total rip off and I am not happy. I need someone to contact me before returning so that I don't have to pay all over again to return homde.

Boarding market okay just because of the delay we had, but not related to the crew in any way…

Not so good with their baggage handling as they damaged one of my check in luggage

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