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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £292

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to China

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Tue 1/908:30
STN
-
PEK
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/902:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£573
Thu 29/1014:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop23h 55m
Emirates
Wed 25/1100:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop25h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 7/6£573
Wed 24/614:55
STN
-
SZX
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Tue 30/600:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 6/6£579
Mon 6/714:55
STN
-
SZX
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Mon 27/700:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 8/6£580
Wed 1/714:55
STN
-
SZX
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Sun 5/700:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 9/6£581
Sun 14/606:45
STN
-
PVG
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/611:15
PVG
-
STN
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£582
Wed 1/721:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Tue 14/700:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 5/6£585
Thu 1/1014:55
STN
-
SZX
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Wed 7/1000:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 7/6£585
Sat 14/1114:05
STN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Emirates
Sat 21/1106:15
PVG
-
STN
1 stop19h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 4/6£591
Tue 1/906:30
STN
-
PEK
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/902:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£596
Tue 30/615:10
STN
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/701:10
PVG
-
STN
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£598
Fri 18/921:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Tue 6/1000:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 6/6£600

Find flight deals from Stansted to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Stansted to China flight deals. Data was last updated 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£573

One-way from

£292

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£624
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 29/10-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • London to China
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19/9
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to China that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 1/9

07:05-19:00

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

19:00-16:05

2 stops28h 05m

£615

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Mon 6/7

21:05-22:40

1 stop18h 35m

Shenzhen

Sun 26/7

00:45-12:55

1 stop19h 10m

£622

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 28/10

20:15-22:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shenzhen

Sun 22/11

00:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

£626

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sun 1/11

20:15-22:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shenzhen

Wed 25/11

00:45-17:55

1 stop25h 10m

£626

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Thu 19/11

14:05-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

Shenzhen

Sun 22/11

00:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

£629

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Thu 2/7

14:55-22:40

1 stop24h 45m

Shenzhen

Sun 12/7

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£630

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 30/9

11:00-17:25

2 stops23h 25m

Shenzhen

Tue 6/10

00:05-15:35

2 stops22h 30m

£640

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Thu 3/9

21:05-22:40

1 stop18h 35m

Shenzhen

Wed 9/9

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£658

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Tue 23/6

14:55-22:40

1 stop24h 45m

Shenzhen

Thu 2/7

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£660

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

20:15-22:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shenzhen

Fri 13/11

00:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

£660

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Stansted Airport to China

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 81 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to China flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to China?

    A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to China can take about 18h 35m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £622. Airlines will cover a distance of 5917 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Stansted Airport to China?

    Most travelers choose London Stansted - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Stansted - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Stansted - Beijing Capital when deciding on the best route from London Stansted Airport to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Stansted to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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