How long is the flight from England to China?

There are many flights that can get you from England to China in 16h 20m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, or China Southern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5726 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 Hainan Airlines (£210), China Southern (£229), and Turkmenistan Airlines (£229).

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.

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).

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from England to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	£425
One-way from	£273
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£573
Good round-trip deal	£365 or less
Good one-way deal	£229 or less

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to China (average of £511). Flying from England to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £801). 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?

When flying from England to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How far ahead should I book a flight from England to China?

The price you pay for your flight from England to China may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from England to China?
There are many flights that can get you from England to China in 16h 20m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, or China Southern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5726 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 Hainan Airlines (£210), China Southern (£229), and Turkmenistan Airlines (£229).
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to China (average of £511). Flying from England to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £801). 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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Finnair	Cheapest£252	Average£692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest£349	Average£515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest£374	Average£620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Tianjin Airlines	Cheapest£386	Average£505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Tianjin Airlines flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£388	Average£512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£390	Average£630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£408	Average£545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
British Airways	Cheapest£413	Average£656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£415	Average£655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£448	Average£580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights

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When flying from England to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How far ahead should I book a flight from England to China?

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