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CMH — SHA
12 May — 19 May1
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Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£534

Return from

£420

One-way from

£251
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Fuzhou
One-way flight from London to China

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Cheap flights to China in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular China cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The lowest-priced flights departing to China in May and June 2024 can be found below. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Fuzhou
Mon 10/622:00LHR - FOC
2 stops38h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/619:10FOC - LHR
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£420
Mon 10/622:00LHR - FOC
2 stops38h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/621:10FOC - LHR
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£423
Thu 13/607:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/619:20FOC - LHR
1 stop31h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£469
Thu 13/607:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/621:05FOC - LHR
2 stops29h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£473
Tue 4/620:25LHR - FOC
1 stop20h 05mAir China
Fri 21/608:35FOC - LHR
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Deal found 6/5£485
Thu 13/622:00LHR - FOC
1 stop30h 10mAir China
Sun 16/622:10FOC - LHR
1 stop28h 50mAir China
Deal found 6/5£496
Thu 16/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Wed 22/506:55FOC - LHR
2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£522
Mon 20/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops33h 20mHainan Airlines
Wed 5/606:55FOC - LHR
2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/5£524
Sun 26/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops33h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 14/606:55FOC - LHR
2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£532
Cheap flights to Shanghai
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£379
Mon 13/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£404
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sun 19/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£404
Wed 15/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Fri 24/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£411
Sun 12/520:50LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sun 19/522:15SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£414
Wed 5/608:40LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Wed 12/611:15PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/5£419
Fri 10/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 23/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/5£421
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Wed 12/607:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£422
Thu 6/609:00LHR - PVG
1 stop24h 55mAir France
Wed 12/622:10PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Deal found 6/5£423
Cheap flights to Guangzhou
Tue 28/522:00LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 30mAir China
Thu 6/610:30CAN - LHR
1 stop16h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/5£404
Wed 15/511:35LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 26/620:00CAN - LGW
1 stop24h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5£411
Fri 17/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 26/522:40CAN - LHR
2 stops27h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£413
Wed 22/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 2/613:00CAN - LHR
2 stops37h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£427
Thu 9/511:35LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 23/520:00CAN - LGW
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5£431
Sat 11/522:00LHR - CAN
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/507:25CAN - LHR
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£435
Sat 11/511:35LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 24/513:00CAN - LGW
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5£444
Sun 26/507:45LHR - CAN
2 stops25h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/513:00CAN - LHR
2 stops37h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£444
Sat 11/522:00LHR - CAN
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/519:45CAN - LHR
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£445

China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for China in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches and data were last updated on 7 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to China in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 14/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 24/522:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£379
Tue 12/1120:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Mon 25/1122:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£386
Wed 13/1117:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mChina Southern
Fri 22/1108:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£403
Mon 13/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/523:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£404
Fri 10/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 23/520:20CAN - LHR
2 stops30h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/5£404
Sun 12/519:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Sun 19/507:20PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£404

One-way flights to China

Explore one-way flight options to China for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches and data was last updated on 7 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to China. Reserve a round-trip flight to China instead by utilising the search form above.
Wed 29/522:00LHR - FOC
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£275
Tue 21/521:20LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5£251
Mon 13/511:35LGW - CAN
1 stop22h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/5£279

Direct flights to China

Mon 21/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£419
Wed 30/1012:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/1210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£427
Fri 1/1112:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 8/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£430
Mon 21/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 29/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£431
Fri 18/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£434
Mon 16/915:05LHR - PKX
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 6/1011:20PKX - LHR
Nonstop13h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5£437
Tue 22/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 23/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5£458
Fri 18/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 31/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£458
Tue 22/1012:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5£460

Average price of flights to China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to China is currently £269 while a return flight costs £411. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China (average of £537). Flying to China in July will prove the most costly (average of £982). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£474

February

£459

March

£480

April

£462

May

£493

June

£547

July

£782

August

£653

September

£466

October

£478

November

£427

December

£493

Peak season:

China has special festivals and events all throughout the year across the whole country so finding cheap flights to China can be a difficult feat to achieve. The busiest months are generally from October to December when the weather is hot. You’ll need to book your flights to China well in advance to save money on your flight tickets, especially if you are thinking of visiting during a festival or special day. The Chinese New Year is something that will stay with you for life, however, securing cheap flight tickets can be almost impossible so make sure to take this into account when you are searching for flights to China.

Off season:

Both the peak season and the off season vary depending on the part of China you are planning to fly into however as a rule of thumb expect to find the cheapest flights to China during the Winter. You’ll find better value flight tickets during Spring and Autumn and benefit from a lower tourist season for a lot of China, however, Autumn will provide you with fantastic weather and a lot less crowds.

Temperature and rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FOC

Temperature

11 - 29 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to China?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to China. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.

You’ll find the best time to book your flights to China vary a lot depending on where in China you are planning to visit. Wherever it is you decide you should aim to secure your flight tickets at least 3 or 4 months in advance or earlier if you can. If you’re on a budget then definitely avoid special events and festivals as these will see the price of your flight tickets increase dramatically. Autumn is a great time to visit and you’ll find cheap flights to China are easier to come by, especially if you do some planning in advance and secure your flight tickets well ahead of time. Flexibility is key to trying to find the cheapest flights to China so if you can pick and choose virtually any major destination as well as any date then you should be able to find some great deals. Generally sitting on the right hand side of the plane offers you the best views on your flights to China and a reverse seat on the journey home however this can vary slightly depending on where exactly you’re flying to.

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 7 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern and Virgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,996 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

8.1
Very Good
3,996 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,996 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

8.1
Very Good
523 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,996 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

7.9
Good
1,602 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,996 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

7.8
Good
1,100 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,996 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

7.8
Good
2,011 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,996 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Beijing, followed by Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • Before booking your flights to China, it helps to know a bit about the places to visit. Shanghai is incredibly popular and you can discover 4 free things to do.
  • If you read the above post and you’re considering Shanghai then take a look here to discover Shanghai in 6 stops.
  • Discover 24 hours in Hong Kong with this handy guide.
  • How long is the flight to China?

    Flights from London to Hong-Kong, China: 11 hours 35 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Shanghai, China: 12 hours 55 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Hong-Kong, China: 14 hours 00 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China: 13 hours 10 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to China?

    Virgin Atlantic, Air China, China Eastern and British Airways among several others all provide flights to China. Due to the sheer distance and length of the journey you’ll struggle to find really cheap flights to China however the airline can vary the price slightly. That said the increased fee for flight tickets will normally be for slightly better comfort onboard the plane. Virgin Atlantic has a great range on in-flight entertainment as well as high levels of comfort and service. British Airways are also a good choice thanks to the complimentary food and drink they provide for the duration of the flight. Once you’ve settled on a location in China you can start comparing the different airlines to find one that offers you the best value for money whilst still providing comfort and customer service.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Hong-Kong: The Airport Express is the quickest and easiest method of transport to get you to the city from the airport, taking around 25 minutes and running as often as every 10 minutes. The only other way would be to jump in a taxi outside of the airport but these can get very expensive, especially if you have a lot of baggage with you as you have to pay for each piece you with to take with you. If you’re considering a trip to Hong Kong then take a look at this detailed article and discover everything and anything about this magical city. Shanghai: The airport is around 30km away from downtown and there are a couple of options to choose from to help you get there. Firstly is the bus service. There are around 10 different airport buses that provide routes to the city; however buses in Shanghai can be very crowded and often difficult to understand without prior experience. Another option is the train which operates most of the day and only takes 8 minutes. It’s fast and hassle free once you’ve got your bearings of where to get off. Don’t get this confused with Subway Line 2, which also goes to the city but requires you to change over to a different shuttle during the journey. Taxis are another option and are relatively popular for travelling throughout Shanghai however you might find it easier to get to train to and from the airport and then rely on the taxis for any transportation throughout the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport typically cost £53, while return flights cost around £104.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £219, however they can be found for as little as £182.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, London offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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