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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £298

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
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 5 May 2026.

Sun 8/1121:30
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Sat 21/1110:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 30/4£477
Sat 7/1121:30
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Sat 14/1110:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 1/5£479
Sat 7/1121:30
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Sat 21/1110:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 4/5£480
Mon 18/519:50
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Sun 24/500:45
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop20h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 2/5£485
Mon 5/1022:40
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Thu 15/1010:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 55m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£486
Sun 4/1020:25
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Mon 12/1011:25
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 00m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£487
Sun 8/1117:15
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Sat 28/1112:50
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop33h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 2/5£488
Sat 9/522:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Sat 20/607:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 40m
Air China
Deal found 30/4£490
Wed 20/520:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Tue 26/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops24h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 1/5£491
Sun 10/508:25
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/515:25
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£493
Tue 12/520:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Wed 20/502:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops35h 20m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/4£493
Tue 8/920:50
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Oman Air
Mon 14/902:10
PVG
-
LHR
2 stops48h 00m
Oman Air
Deal found 4/5£494

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£485

One-way from

£298

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£558

Good round-trip deal

£421 or less

Good one-way deal

£293 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 18/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • London to China
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 5 May 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£523

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

22:00-15:55

Nonstop10h 55m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 20/6

23:15-20:00

1 stop27h 45m

£549

LondonHangzhou

LHR - HGH

LHRHGH

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

21:20-00:35

1 stop20h 15m

Hangzhou

Tue 2/6

06:20-18:40

1 stop19h 20m

£550

LondonWuhan

LHR - WUH

LHRWUH

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

07:25-17:00

2 stops26h 35m

Wuhan

Sun 14/6

19:55-20:25

1 stop31h 30m

£564

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

21:20-00:05

1 stop19h 45m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Tue 26/5

19:10-18:40

1 stop30h 30m

£574

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

21:20-20:15

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 9/6

07:45-18:40

1 stop17h 55m

£575

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

06:15-10:35

2 stops21h 20m

Fuzhou

Tue 9/6

06:30-18:40

1 stop19h 10m

£583

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

15:20-10:35

2 stops36h 15m

Fuzhou

Mon 1/6

19:25-18:40

1 stop30h 15m

£595

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Thu 29/10

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/11

19:45-14:30

1 stop26h 45m

£615

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

09:30-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 2/7

19:50-15:05

1 stop26h 15m

£617

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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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to China

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 £476). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £821). 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 5 May 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 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 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 5% 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 5 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen 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.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,313 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

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?

    Gulf Air, Air China, and Tianjin Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 10h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5301 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 (£236), China Southern (£243), and Air China (£265).

  • 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 £476). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £821). 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 5 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£152Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£294Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£343Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£357Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£385Average£437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£386Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£398Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SAUDIACheapest£398Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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China EasternCheapest£399Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£404Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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