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£282+ Cheap flights to China

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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26 Jun — 3 Jul1
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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.

Sat 26/922:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 5/1015:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 25/5£509
Thu 1/1007:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 55m
Finnair
Tue 20/1020:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 23/5£509
Tue 2/620:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/615:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5£510
Sun 12/720:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/815:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5£511
Mon 15/611:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Sun 21/620:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Air China
Deal found 25/5£512
Tue 8/920:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Tue 22/915:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Oman Air
Deal found 26/5£512

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Find the latest flights to China in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 27 May 2026.

Return from

£529

One-way from

£282

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£583

Good round-trip deal

£415 or less

Good one-way deal

£302 or less
9/11-19/11
  • 9/11-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • London to Guangzhou
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3/6
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • London to China
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

11:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

20:30-14:00

1 stop25h 30m

£559

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£570

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

09:30-11:55

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/1

19:00-14:45

1 stop27h 45m

£588

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 26/9

20:20-18:10

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

19:25-06:35

1 stop18h 10m

£601

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

11:45-08:55

1 stop14h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 17/6

23:05-16:35

1 stop24h 30m

£613

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

21:00-14:15

Nonstop10h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

21:30-18:35

1 stop29h 05m

£618

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

22:05-22:55

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/11

21:00-19:10

1 stop30h 10m

£628

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

21:20-11:20

1 stop31h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

20:30-18:20

2 stops53h 50m

£628

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

09:30-08:50

1 stop16h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 23/9

19:50-15:05

1 stop26h 15m

£630

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

20:50-06:00

2 stops50h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

09:30-18:25

2 stops40h 55m

£636

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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 19 hours 32 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 £322
Air China
Air China
From £345
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £369
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £153

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to China are Hainan Airlines, KLM and China Southern.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 71 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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 27 May 2026.
The most popular places in China to fly to are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

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 27 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
1,344 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,344 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,344 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Eastern
7.3
Good
216 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Air China
7.3
Good
152 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,006 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,344 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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, Hainan 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost £55, while return flights cost around £47.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £132, however they can be found for as little as £132.

  • 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 Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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