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Cheap flights from England to China from £253

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from England to China

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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 1 March 2026.

Thu 24/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Sat 10/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 50m
AirAsia X
Deal found 27/2£411
Fri 25/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Sun 11/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 45m
AirAsia X
Deal found 27/2£412
Thu 24/911:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 10m
China Southern
Thu 8/1020:00
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£412
Sat 25/422:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Wed 6/507:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2£412
Mon 20/406:10
STN
-
PVG
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/517:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£412
Fri 24/421:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Sat 9/508:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£413
Fri 24/422:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/507:30
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£413
Tue 13/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Tue 3/1106:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/2£414
Sat 23/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 6/619:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/2£414
Thu 16/421:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Fri 29/507:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£414
Sun 19/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 9/516:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/2£414
Thu 16/422:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Thu 28/507:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£414

Find flight deals from England to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to China flight deals. Data was last updated 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£412

One-way from

£253

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£561

Good round-trip deal

£352 or less

Good one-way deal

£251 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • England to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • England to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 March 2026.
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Return

Price

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

11:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 3/5

19:45-06:40

1 stop17h 55m

£465

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

09:40-15:00

Nonstop12h 20m

£468

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

09:40-15:00

Nonstop12h 20m

£468

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

09:40-15:00

Nonstop12h 20m

£468

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

12:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

19:25-06:35

1 stop18h 10m

£471

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

13:55-17:40

1 stop34h 45m

£473

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 18/4

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£476

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£482

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

14:45-06:35

1 stop22h 50m

£482

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:10-23:00

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/3

07:30-19:10

1 stop19h 40m

£498

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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 £188). Flying from England to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £434). 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 1 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from England to China in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% 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 21 February 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 16h 45m. Fly via China Eastern, Air China, or Shenzhen Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5096 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 China Eastern (£203), Hainan Airlines (£210), and Air China (£230).

  • 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 £188). Flying from England to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £434). 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 1 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£152Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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FinnairCheapest£278Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£302Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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SAUDIACheapest£324Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£386Average£448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£388Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£389Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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KLMCheapest£389Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£403Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£404Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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