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17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to China in 2026

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 18 January 2026.

Return from

£439

One-way from

£262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£542

Good round-trip deal

£355 or less

Good one-way deal

£254 or less
Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 8/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • London to Guangzhou
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  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m total
  • London to China
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 January 2026.

Wed 11/321:30
LHR
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SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 16/308:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1£418
Thu 22/121:30
LHR
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PVG
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Sat 7/218:05
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 17/1£418
Fri 6/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 16/309:05
SHA
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LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/1£418
Wed 4/321:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 10/320:40
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/1£418
Wed 11/321:10
LHR
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SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 26/320:40
SHA
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LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/1£419
Fri 13/321:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 31/321:45
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/1£419

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

11:40-19:10

1 stop39h 30m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£426

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£426

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:50-18:00

2 stops36h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 19/3

19:35-19:40

2 stops32h 05m

£439

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Best time to book a flight to China

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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 44 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to China. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 £330
Air China
Air China
From £305
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £369
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £154

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to China are Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air China.

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).

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 18 January 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 18 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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

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

    Beijing Capital is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Beijing Capital typically cost £32, while return flights cost around £47.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £136, however they can be found for as little as £136.

  • 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. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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