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£221+ Cheap flights to China

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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 23 July 2026.

Fri 21/822:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/814:25
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£497
Sat 12/921:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Fri 20/1109:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7£499
Wed 12/822:40
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Wed 9/911:25
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 00m
Air China
Deal found 22/7£499
Sun 23/822:40
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop18h 50m
Air China
Sun 6/911:25
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 00m
Air China
Deal found 22/7£501
Wed 4/1117:15
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Wed 25/1123:20
SZX
-
LHR
2 stops27h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7£508
Sat 7/1121:30
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop17h 05m
China Southern
Sat 14/1112:50
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop33h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7£509

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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 23 July 2026.

Return from

£545

One-way from

£282

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£804

Good round-trip deal

£309 or less

Good one-way deal

£284 or less
14/9-20/9
  • 14/9-20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • London to Guangzhou
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30/8
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 24/11

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£563

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

22:10-22:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

11:45-19:50

1 stop39h 05m

£575

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 6/9

06:35-10:00

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

07:55-00:55

2 stops24h 00m

£576

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 12/9

17:25-13:50

3 stops37h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

19:00-09:50

2 stops21h 50m

£579

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

11:35-13:55

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/11

15:30-06:20

1 stop22h 50m

£581

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

11:00-11:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£592

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 21/11

17:20-17:10

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/11

22:55-09:55

1 stop19h 00m

£598
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 3/12

12:25-09:10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£603

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

12:25-09:10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£606

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

20:15-21:50

1 stop17h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

02:35-15:00

1 stop20h 25m

£611

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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 31 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 £324
Air China
Air China
From £342
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £371
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, 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 23 July 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 23 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andAir China 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
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

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
1,425 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

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
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

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
156 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

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
229 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

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
8,127 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

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?

    Hangzhou is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Hangzhou typically cost £57, 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 35 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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