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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 7 August 2026.

Tue 27/1020:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 10/1106:55 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 6/8£516
Mon 14/920:20 -
1 stop14h 50m
Mon 12/1018:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 6/8£516
Wed 2/911:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Tue 15/918:20 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 6/8£516
Sun 20/912:35 -
1 stop15h 25m
Sat 3/1016:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 6/8£516
Thu 13/821:00 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 16/819:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 6/8£518
Fri 13/1107:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Wed 18/1108:40 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 6/8£518

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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 7 August 2026.

Return from

£520

One-way from

£274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£764

Good round-trip deal

£378 or less

Good one-way deal

£268 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 21/10-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • London to Guangzhou
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 55m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in 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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Depart

Return

Price

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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 21/8

11:00-11:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/8

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

£534

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

11:00-11:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

£539

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

£543

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Sat 26/12

10:30-11:25

1 stop16h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 17/1

20:30-14:00

1 stop25h 30m

£545

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Fri 25/12

10:30-22:15

1 stop27h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 17/1

20:30-14:00

1 stop25h 30m

£545

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PEK Beijing Capital

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sun 27/12

10:30-13:00

1 stop18h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 17/1

19:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

£545

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PEK Beijing Capital

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sat 26/12

10:30-21:50

1 stop27h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 17/1

19:30-14:00

1 stop26h 30m

£545

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 4/9

21:25-10:00

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/9

22:30-00:20

2 stops32h 50m

£562

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 2/10

11:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£576

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 21/9

08:05-10:00

2 stops18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

20:15-15:15

2 stops26h 00m

£578

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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 9 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 £340
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £203
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, Air China 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 74 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 7 August 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 7 August 2026.
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
1,439 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

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
1,439 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

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
160 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

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
170 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

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
231 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

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
8,147 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

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 £49, while return flights cost around £47.

  • 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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