What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London?

China Southern and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 00m.

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Shanghai and London have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 89 minutes.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London?

Helsinki (HEL) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $670.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 40m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?

The required travel and health documents for your London trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at London. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:20 am - 6:35 pm

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$601China Southern

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

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$652Multiple Airlines

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8:05 pm - 6:35 pm

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30h 30m

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16h 20m

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$654China Southern

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10:05 pm - 2:25 pm

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33h 20m

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$674Multiple Airlines

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8:15 pm - 12:20 pm

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32h 05m

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$727Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

10:30 pm - 5:20 pm

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10:05 pm - 12:20 pm

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30h 15m

1 stop

$728Cathay Pacific

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10:00 pm - 10:55 pm

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$805Hainan Airlines

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8:25 pm - 6:35 am

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17h 10m

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12:35 pm - 10:00 am

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SHA

14h 25m

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$846Air China

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7:25 pm - 6:35 am

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$973Air China

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Mar 3

SHA9:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 15m

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LHR6:35 pmLondon Heathrow

Mar 10

LHR9:30 pmLondon Heathrow

16h 20m

1 stop

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$601

China Southern

Mar 2

SHA9:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

LHR6:35 pmLondon Heathrow

Mar 15

LHR10:00 pmLondon Heathrow

16h 15m

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SHA10:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$612

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Mar 4

SHA8:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

LHR6:35 pmLondon Heathrow

Mar 11

LHR9:30 pmLondon Heathrow

16h 20m

1 stop

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$654

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SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

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LHR8:15 pmLondon Heathrow

32h 05m

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$727

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Mar 12

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 50m

1 stop

LHR5:20 pmLondon Heathrow

Mar 16

LHR10:05 pmLondon Heathrow

30h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Apr 27

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

LHR3:15 pmLondon Heathrow

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LHR10:15 pmLondon Heathrow

30h 50m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$888

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8:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 10m

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Tue 5/12

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7:25 pm-6:35 am

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month to fly to London from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $744, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to London, with average flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport averaging around $756.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for London on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $872. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,140. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to London.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

Flying to London from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $952 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to London are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,001. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How have Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London flights are approximately 41% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London by plane?
The straight-line distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London is 5708.5 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 12h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?
Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?
The required travel and health documents for your London trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at London. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London is British Airways, representing 42% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air China at 23%, China Eastern at 23%, and China Southern at 11%.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

How have Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London flights are approximately 41% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London?

China Southern and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to London

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Shanghai and London have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 89 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London?

Helsinki (HEL) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $670.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 40m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 00m.

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