£247 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Heathrow departing on 26/2. 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 Shanghai to London, 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 Shanghai to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£418
Typical prices: £486-£690
China Southern
Mon 2/3Sun 15/3
PVG - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£520
Typical prices: £612-£772
British Airways
Sat 28/2Sat 7/3
PVG - LHR • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Heathrow

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

Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
China Southern Logo
06:45 - 18:35
PVG
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LHR
19h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 16:15
LHR
-
PVG
15h 00m
1 stop
£418China Southern
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
17h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 09:15
LHR
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SHA
27h 15m
1 stop
£418China Southern
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 24 Sep
Finnair Logo
20:50 - 09:10
PVG
-
LHR
19h 20m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
18:10 - 18:10
LHR
-
PVG
17h 00m
1 stop
£428Finnair
Tue, 30 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
Finnair Logo
20:50 - 15:10
PVG
-
LHR
25h 20m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
10:20 - 18:10
LHR
-
PVG
24h 50m
1 stop
£433Finnair
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:00
PVG
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LHR
15h 05mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 20:45
LHR
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PVG
19h 30m
1 stop
£434Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
17h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 11:10
LHR
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SHA
29h 40m
1 stop
£439China Southern
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
China Southern Logo
06:45 - 17:00
PVG
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LHR
18h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 22:50
LHR
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PVG
17h 20m
1 stop
£441China Southern
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
China Southern Logo
06:45 - 17:00
PVG
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LHR
18h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 16:15
LHR
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PVG
15h 00m
1 stop
£444China Southern
Mon, 30 Mar - Sat, 9 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 18:05
SHA
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LHR
16h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 14:25
LHR
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SHA
33h 20m
1 stop
£468Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Mar - Wed, 13 May
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:40 - 19:10
SHA
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LHR
30h 30m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 10:35
LHR
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SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
£482Shenzhen Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Heathrow flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport departing in March.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport costs £497 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow 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 Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport is January, where tickets cost £501 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £758 and £726 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Shanghai to Heathrow

 
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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Laura Ratliff

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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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

Cheapest flight£249
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Shanghai to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport was £247 for a one-way ticket and £400 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.) and only 1 airport in London Heathrow Airport (London Heathrow). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow flight route.

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and London Heathrow Airport.

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

    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 Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

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

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airline flying from Shanghai to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to London. 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.
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6.7
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7705 reviews
6.8Comfort
7.6Crew
6.4Food
6.9Boarding
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

This review if for American Airlines. From London to LA, British Airways customers flew American Airlines and there was a small incident on the plane with a customer that was sitting next to me. She had a gluten free meal which she selected online. The flight attendant brought her food and both times, it contained gluten (bread, cracker) and by the second time, the customer mentioned about the issue to the flight attendant because she is highly allergic to gluten. Customer was very gentle and just wanted to note that both her meals contained gluten on the tray. The whole situation could have ended really well if flight attendant just apologized and mentioned she would relay the message to the responsible party. Instead, she entered defensive mode and started making some BS excuse about how the cracker that was supposed to be mine, fell onto her tray instead. Mind me, I already had that cracker on my tray. I doubt I would be given two. Also, she mentioned that the bread from the previous meal was gluten free. REALLY? I ate that bread and it tasted like it had PLENTY of gluten. The whole situation was handled so poorly, not only by that one flight attendant, but by 2 others. The reason I intervened is because the customer sitting next to me was tearing and all she did was mention the mistake which could have cause her health great damage, and instead she received attacks and excuses. AA, you should train your employees how to better handle situations like this. A 'well, I don't see why this problem is a big deal since you (the customer with allergies) read the ingredients and avoided eating the cracker that "accidentally fell" from the tray of the customer sitting next to you,' should not have been coming out of a flight attendant's mouth.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
FCO - LHR
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This review if for American Airlines. From London to LA, British Airways customers flew American Airlines and there was a small incident on the plane with a customer that was sitting next to me. She had a gluten free meal which she selected online. The flight attendant brought her food and both times, it contained gluten (bread, cracker) and by the second time, the customer mentioned about the issue to the flight attendant because she is highly allergic to gluten. Customer was very gentle and just wanted to note that both her meals contained gluten on the tray. The whole situation could have ended really well if flight attendant just apologized and mentioned she would relay the message to the responsible party. Instead, she entered defensive mode and started making some BS excuse about how the cracker that was supposed to be mine, fell onto her tray instead. Mind me, I already had that cracker on my tray. I doubt I would be given two. Also, she mentioned that the bread from the previous meal was gluten free. REALLY? I ate that bread and it tasted like it had PLENTY of gluten. The whole situation was handled so poorly, not only by that one flight attendant, but by 2 others. The reason I intervened is because the customer sitting next to me was tearing and all she did was mention the mistake which could have cause her health great damage, and instead she received attacks and excuses. AA, you should train your employees how to better handle situations like this. A 'well, I don't see why this problem is a big deal since you (the customer with allergies) read the ingredients and avoided eating the cracker that "accidentally fell" from the tray of the customer sitting next to you,' should not have been coming out of a flight attendant's mouth.

Continue to be disappointed that the “food” for “ordinary” fare paying passengers is poor - on this flight it consisted of a packet of two biscuits and a small bottle of water … not even offered a “free” cup of tea or coffee. Suggest a review of the “menu” and offer a hot drink to ordinary (economy class) passengers. On this route there are many far cheaper flights available - paying almost £200 for a flight that could have been bought for less than half this price should have some “perks” - offering hot drinks to all passengers would, in my opinion, be a cost effective measure which would improve the image of British Airways.

Aircraft was comfortable even in economy, clean. Entertainment screens were excellent and. Hoice was very good. Good was just ok. Crew was not bad.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

I was unable to board the flight because I was unable to acquire a visa , Brexit changed my ability to get an ETA, I’m a Trinidad citizen and it takes weeks to get a visa

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

BA flight from London NY had old BC configuration with 2+3+2 seating with open seats which was not comfortable and lacked privacy

Flew business- but plane was dirty, food horrendous. Too many business class seats diluted service levels overall.

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

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