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Cheapest return fare
£535
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 9/11Sun 15/11
SHA - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£192
Typical prices: £327-£2,858
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Tue 27/10
SHA - LHR • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £535 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg £431 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Hongqiao Intl to London (SHA-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Hongqiao Intl to London 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to London

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 11:25LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 15m1 stop Shenzhen
£535Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:50SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
17h 45m1 stop Shenzhen
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 14:45LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 10m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£541Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 14:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
23h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
17:40 - 17:25LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£544China Southern
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
China Southern Logo
20:50 - 06:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
17h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
09:50 - 10:10LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£547China Southern
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
£550Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
£551Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
China Southern Logo
08:50 - 19:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
17h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:40 - 12:20LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£551China Southern
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 10:25LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 15m1 stop Shenzhen
£551Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 14:10LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
£551Shenzhen Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
09:05 - 19:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 22:10LHR  London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 00m1 stop Shenzhen
£551Shenzhen Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Hongqiao Intl to London flights

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

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

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 Hongqiao Intl Airport to London departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually cost between £606 and £838 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £535 on Shenzhen Airlines (9 Nov–15 Nov).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London, 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport to London is December, where tickets cost £576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £895 and £799 respectively.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£192
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Hongqiao Intl to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hongqiao Intl to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London was £192 for a one-way ticket and £535 for a return.

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

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in London. You will leave Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and you will be arriving in London at one of these airports: London Gatwick or London Heathrow.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Shanghai to London, Air China or China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shanghai to London are Air China and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of £743 and an overall rating of 7.4, Air China is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £657 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Hongqiao Intl to London.

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

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

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

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

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to London

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hongqiao Intl to London? 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.
7.4
Air ChinaOverall score based on 160 reviews
7.2Comfort
6.5Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
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Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

6.0 GoodIvan, Jun 2026
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Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

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!

Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

I can't believe you have to pay L 3.20 for a Cup of British tea on an airlines with the name British on the plane.

Long haul flight and was really good. Comfortable plane and seats. Really great service all round and always willing to help. Lovely food and drinks (Tanqueray is my favourite Gin). Media was great and helped for the long journey.

Flight was good but couldn’t sleep because bed was so uncomfortable.

This was the return leg of my trip. Tried to do online check in several times, both on BA App and online but it kept saying " it was not possible, check in at the airport". Got to Airport 3 hours before the flight to be told the flight was overbooked and I was on standby because I hadn't checked in online!!! Was told I could go and wait at the gate in case of a no show but would actually be booked on the next flight in 4 hours. At the gate I did actually get in to the original plane... And had 2 empty seats next to me.. So much for overbooked. To add insult to injury, my baggage did not arrive in LHR and was finally delivered over 24 hours later. I don't travel with BA very often.. This experience will make it even less likely, particularly as my wife had exactly the same issue 2 days later.

I couldn't check in over two days online, had to phone to secure a seat and at the airport they put me on standby, at the gate I had to push to get my seat allocated back to me! No catering, a small bottle of water and a biscuit. Yet business had a full meal and drinks service. Very poor.

Spent unnecessary hours on phone calls to resolve small error on one of the passengers name... It was extremely stressful and time consuming... Not great... Also all 4 members of the family: 2 parents/ 2 teenagers were allocated separate seats (even separate floors... Not great...

Absolutely the best airline for service and comfort by far! I only wish I could fly with them domestically!

Comfortable seats, good service overall. The food could’ve been a little bit better. The boarding process was slightly chaotic and in fairness, not all of that is related to the performance of British Airways.

We were unable to check in on line with no explanation! Despite arriving at the airport 3 hours before deprture, my wife and I had no allocated seats and ended up being seated seperately. This is unacceptable! We were both ib the middle of the centre of the aircraft, despite having previously requested an aisle and seat next to it when booking and having been an Exec Club member for 25 years - so much for loyalty! The seats were extremely uncomfortable for such a long flight. I fly a lot and these were, by far, the most uncomfortable seats I've had in many years. It was all fine until we arrived at LHR where we got off the plane quickly, but then had to wait more than 45 minutes in the baggage hall for our bags to arrive, despite the fact that some luggage was already off when we got to the carousel. After 14 1/2 hours flying, this is completely unacceptable and ruined the experience for us.

One of the flight was cancelled. My experience was poor.

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