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25 Sep — 2 Oct1
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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China

Tue 22/922:00 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Wed 28/1002:30 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 26/8£488
Thu 24/921:55 -
Nonstop11h 35m
Wed 28/1002:30 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 26/8£489
Mon 14/922:00 -
2 stops42h 05m
Sun 4/1008:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 25/8£489
Mon 14/922:00 -
2 stops34h 20m
Sun 4/1016:25 -
2 stops34h 05m
Deal found 25/8£489
Sat 14/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sat 28/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 50m
Deal found 24/8£490
Mon 7/921:50 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 18/918:55 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 25/8£491

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Return from

£497

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£660

Good round-trip deal

£386 or less

Good one-way deal

£249 or less
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  • 24/9-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • London to Guangzhou
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  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • London to China
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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£496

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:00-15:25

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

18:50-06:30

1 stop18h 40m

£506

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£508

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/10

06:00-20:30

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

20:00-23:55

2 stops34h 55m

£519

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/12

20:50-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

£521

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

12:25-09:10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£530

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

06:05-10:00

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/10

20:15-09:50

2 stops20h 35m

£562

LondonBeijing

LHR London Heathrow - PEK Beijing Capital

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

15:45-17:40

2 stops17h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/11

00:05-13:50

2 stops21h 45m

£571

LondonGuangzhou

LHR London Heathrow - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Sun 31/1

21:40-11:15

1 stop29h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 2/3

19:00-14:45

1 stop27h 45m

£572

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/10

06:30-10:00

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/10

19:00-19:20

2 stops31h 20m

£575

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from London to China takes 18 hours 43 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from London to China are China Southern, Air China and China Eastern.

China Southern
China Southern
From £318
Air China
Air China
From £337
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £200
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £151

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to China are Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and Air China.

Rainfall in China by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to China, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

The most popular places in China to fly to are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,460 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,460 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,460 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Air China
7.4
Good
162 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,195 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

FAQs about flying to China

  • 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, Finnair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

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

    Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost £51, while return flights cost around £46.

  • 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 55 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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