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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £259

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£259

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£525

Good round-trip deal

£381 or less

Good one-way deal

£268 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 22/6-5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • London to China
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22/9
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£84 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Sun 22/619:15LHR - XIY
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Sat 5/722:45XIY - LHR
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6£428
Thu 2/1022:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 50mChina Southern
Sat 11/1011:05PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£453
Thu 2/1022:10LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Sat 11/1008:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£453
Tue 30/911:45LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1021:30PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£453
Fri 20/622:00LHR - CAN
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/706:55CAN - LHR
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£461
Mon 13/1022:00LHR - PEK
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/1007:15PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6£461
Fri 27/622:40LHR - XIY
1 stop16h 35mAir China
Tue 8/708:30XIY - LHR
1 stop19h 00mAir China
Deal found 11/6£461
Wed 2/710:00LHR - CAN
1 stop19h 00mGulf Air
Tue 8/719:20CAN - LHR
1 stop27h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 11/6£461
Sun 29/622:05LHR - XIY
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/706:55XIY - LHR
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£467
Fri 20/622:40LHR - CAN
1 stop33h 20mAir China
Sat 12/709:25CAN - LHR
1 stop17h 50mAir China
Deal found 12/6£467
Fri 20/621:20LHR - XIY
1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 6/712:00XIY - LHR
1 stop37h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6£467
Wed 2/717:50LHR - PKX
2 stops41h 10mSAUDIA
Wed 16/723:45PKX - LHR
1 stop23h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 12/6£469

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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

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Sun 22/6

19:15-21:40

1 stop19h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 5/7

22:45-16:15

1 stop24h 30m

£428

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

22:10-13:00

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/10

11:05-16:15

1 stop36h 10m

£453

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

11:45-09:25

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

21:30-10:30

1 stop20h 00m

£453

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:00-23:00

1 stop18h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 24/10

07:15-19:30

1 stop19h 15m

£461

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Fri 27/6

22:40-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 8/7

08:30-20:30

1 stop19h 00m

£461

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Wed 2/7

10:00-12:00

1 stop19h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 8/7

19:20-15:20

1 stop27h 00m

£461

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Sun 29/6

22:05-22:15

1 stop17h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 14/7

06:55-19:50

1 stop19h 55m

£467

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 2/7

17:50-18:00

2 stops41h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 16/7

23:45-16:00

1 stop23h 15m

£469

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Sun 22/6

22:40-23:20

1 stop17h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 13/7

20:40-20:30

1 stop30h 50m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:00-22:55

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

08:30-19:30

2 stops42h 00m

£473

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £572). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 13 June 2025.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport 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.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Emirates and KLM from London to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

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
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

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.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

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.

  • 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 Hainan Airlines (£293), China Southern (£299), and Gulf Air (£300).

  • 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £572). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£75Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£337Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£343Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£345Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£357Average£451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£363Average£409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapest£371Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£376Average£446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£376Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest£382Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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