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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £258

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
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 19 November 2025.

Tue 2/1222:00LHR - CTU
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Tue 9/1208:30CTU - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£393
Thu 20/1121:00LHR - SZX
1 stop30h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 25/1119:20SZX - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/11£424
Mon 24/1121:30LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Thu 4/1207:30SZX - LHR
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11£425
Wed 26/1121:30LHR - SZX
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Tue 9/1209:30SZX - LHR
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£427
Tue 2/1221:30LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Wed 10/1208:30SZX - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11£430
Wed 26/1121:30LHR - SZX
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Sun 7/1208:30SZX - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11£430
Thu 20/1121:30LHR - CTU
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Fri 12/1221:30CTU - LHR
1 stop29h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£430
Thu 27/1121:30LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Sun 7/1209:30SZX - LHR
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£432
Sat 29/1115:00LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 15mAir France
Tue 9/1222:15PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 05mAir France
Deal found 17/11£434
Wed 3/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 30mChina Southern
Fri 12/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£435
Sat 29/1121:30LHR - SZX
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Wed 10/1209:30SZX - LHR
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11£436
Sat 29/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Tue 9/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£436

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to China flight deals. Data was last updated 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£393

One-way from

£258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£523

Good round-trip deal

£376 or less

Good one-way deal

£270 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • London to China
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Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow 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 19 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

22:00-23:20

1 stop17h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 9/12

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£393

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

Fuzhou

Sat 7/3

08:55-18:35

1 stop17h 40m

£395

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

22:00-16:00

1 stop34h 00m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sun 25/1

19:30-18:35

1 stop31h 05m

£414

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

17:15-18:10

1 stop16h 55m

Shenzhen

Sun 14/12

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£427

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

21:00-17:50

1 stop36h 50m

Shenzhen

Mon 26/1

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

£439

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:00-23:15

1 stop18h 15m

Fuzhou

Mon 6/4

07:55-18:40

1 stop17h 45m

£449

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£450

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

21:50-12:35

3 stops30h 45m

Shenzhen

Thu 5/2

13:40-19:40

3 stops38h 00m

£452

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

21:50-22:50

2 stops41h 00m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Fri 27/2

06:55-19:40

1 stop20h 45m

£452

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

21:50-12:35

3 stops30h 45m

Shenzhen

Thu 29/1

13:40-19:40

3 stops38h 00m

£452

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to China

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £348). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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 19 November 2025.

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 30% 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 Sunday at midday 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.

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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 19 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andShenzhen Airlines 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
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
55 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
126 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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?

    China Southern, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5155 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 (£258), China Eastern (£305), and Shenzhen Airlines (£308).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £348). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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 19 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£272Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£353Average£494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£362Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£364Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£367Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£375Average£420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£388Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£395Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£399Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£410Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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