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Cheap flights from England to China from £265

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from England to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to China flight deals. Data was last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£417

One-way from

£265

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£532

Good round-trip deal

£372 or less

Good one-way deal

£252 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • England to China
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • England to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£2 potential increase over avg. return 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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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from England to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/320:40
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£417
Wed 4/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Sat 21/322:05
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop23h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£417
Mon 19/119:35
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Mon 26/108:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/1£418
Sun 8/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Thu 19/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£418
Sat 24/122:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop27h 15m
China Southern
Wed 11/209:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1£418
Sun 8/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Thu 26/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£418
Mon 9/321:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 19/315:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£419
Sat 7/321:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 29/319:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/1£419
Thu 12/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Mon 30/319:45
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£420
Thu 12/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Wed 1/406:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£420
Fri 17/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Fri 15/520:00
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop30h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£422
Fri 17/412:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Fri 15/522:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1£423

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from England to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from England to China that are best for you.

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England

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:10-16:25

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£419

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£419

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

12:00-13:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£426

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£426

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

12:00-13:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£426

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£426

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£426

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Best time to book a flight from England to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from England with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from England to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to China?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to China (average of £189). Flying from England to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £431). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ENG to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from England to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from England to China in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from England to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from England to China. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their England to China flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from England to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from England to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from England to China in 12h 55m. Fly via Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5738 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from England to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from England to China are Tianjin Airlines (£196), Hainan Airlines (£199), and China Eastern (£204).

  • Can I find deals for flights from England to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on England to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from England to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from England to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from England to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to China (average of £189). Flying from England to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £431). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from England to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from England to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£4Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£267Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£340Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£351Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£354Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£368Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£378Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£379Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£390Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£402Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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