Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Shanghai, KLM or Finnair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Shanghai are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £513 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £631 and an overall rating of 7.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl take?

Accepted Answer

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 13h 00m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was £293 for a one-way ticket and £455 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

London has 5 major airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, and London Stansted. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the only airport in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from London Heathrow Airport.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct between London and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. They are: Air China, British Airways, China Eastern and China Southern. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with China Southern at £381 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Southern.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost £537 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £772 and £763 respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

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 travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 Hongqiao Intl with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £407 for a return.

Question 14

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Accepted Answer

Beijing (PKX) is the top choice – 13% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 15

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Hong Kong (HKG) often has the shortest stopovers from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, with an average time of 1h 07m.

Question 16

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Vienna (VIE) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 29m.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl were found on China Southern (£457) and Shenzhen Airlines (£457).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How much is a return flight from London to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London usually cost between £463 and £624 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £455 on Multiple Airlines (2 Dec–8 Dec).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is British Airways, followed by China Southern and China Eastern.

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