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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £251

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Sat 7/321:30
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop34h 50m
China Southern
Wed 18/313:10
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop37h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 31/1£359
Mon 2/319:35
LHR
-
XIY
1 stop20h 15m
China Southern
Mon 9/308:00
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop18h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 30/1£368
Wed 18/317:15
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop32h 20m
China Southern
Wed 25/317:25
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop32h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 1/2£373
Sat 7/321:30
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop28h 50m
China Southern
Sat 14/309:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 31/1£375
Wed 18/321:00
LHR
-
CKG
Nonstop10h 55m
Tianjin Airlines
Wed 25/315:00
CKG
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 00m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 1/2£375
Thu 12/321:30
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 25m
China Southern
Thu 19/309:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 31/1£377
Sat 7/321:30
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop28h 50m
China Southern
Tue 17/323:10
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 31/1£382
Mon 9/321:10
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 17/321:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 31/1£392
Sat 7/321:30
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop28h 50m
China Southern
Sun 15/308:55
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 31/1£393
Sat 7/321:00
LHR
-
CKG
Nonstop10h 55m
Tianjin Airlines
Wed 18/315:00
CKG
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 00m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 31/1£394
Mon 27/422:10
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Fri 15/519:55
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 31/1£399
Tue 17/221:00
LHR
-
XIY
1 stop33h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 17/308:00
XIY
-
LHR
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£399

Find flight deals from Heathrow to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to China flight deals. Data was last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£359

One-way from

£251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£519

Good round-trip deal

£345 or less

Good one-way deal

£249 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • London to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • London to China
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to China that are best for you.

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LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

22:05-22:55

1 stop17h 50m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 16/5

07:10-19:50

1 stop19h 40m

£406

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

22:05-10:55

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

07:10-20:00

1 stop19h 50m

£415

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

11:40-19:50

1 stop39h 10m

£416

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:10-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:10-16:25

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£418

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

20:25-20:55

1 stop16h 30m

Fuzhou

Mon 16/3

07:00-15:55

1 stop16h 55m

£438

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

21:00-17:55

1 stop36h 55m

Fuzhou

Mon 16/3

13:25-17:30

1 stop36h 05m

£438

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to China

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £337). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £439). 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 LHR to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 2 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to China in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to China. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport 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.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to China flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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 2 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from London Heathrow Airport to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,153 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to China?

    Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 16h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5973 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 London Heathrow Airport to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to China are Tianjin Airlines (£192), China Southern (£239), and Beijing Capital Airlines (£244).

  • What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to China?

    The most popular flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to China are London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong and London Heathrow - Beijing Daxing Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to China?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £337). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £439). 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 Heathrow to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£150Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£261Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£319Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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China SouthernCheapest£346Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£348Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£359Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£371Average£449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£383Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£394Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£395Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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