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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £271

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
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 29 July 2026.

Sun 1/1121:10
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 2/1208:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/7£374
Mon 2/1121:10
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 2/1209:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/7£375
Mon 2/1121:10
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 4/1209:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/7£387
Fri 6/1121:10
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 6/1208:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/7£388
Fri 6/1121:10
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 5/1208:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/7£401
Mon 2/1117:40
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Tue 1/1209:55
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Air China
Deal found 28/7£404
Thu 5/1120:25
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 45m
Air China
Tue 1/1208:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/7£416
Thu 5/1120:25
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Thu 3/1210:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/7£417
Wed 4/1117:40
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Thu 3/1209:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/7£418
Tue 3/1117:40
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Tue 1/1208:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Air China
Deal found 28/7£433
Tue 3/1120:25
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 45m
Air China
Mon 7/1208:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
Air China
Deal found 28/7£445
Mon 10/822:30
LHR
-
TAO
Nonstop11h 00m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Fri 21/814:50
TAO
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 10m
Beijing Capital Airlines
Deal found 26/7£445

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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£374

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£788

Good round-trip deal

£349 or less

Good one-way deal

£304 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 1/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • London to China
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  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 July 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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LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

21:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 25/11

07:50-19:10

1 stop19h 20m

£515

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

22:05-11:05

1 stop30h 00m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 3/11

17:50-19:10

1 stop33h 20m

£534

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Thu 22/10

22:00-22:25

1 stop17h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 16/12

07:50-19:10

1 stop19h 20m

£535

LondonQingdao

LHR - TAO

LHRTAO

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

22:00-22:25

1 stop17h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 16/12

07:50-19:10

1 stop19h 20m

£535

LondonChangsha

LHR - CSX

LHRCSX

London Heathrow

Fri 6/11

21:30-10:40

1 stop29h 10m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Fri 20/11

08:05-18:35

1 stop18h 30m

£563

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

07:30-16:30

2 stops25h 00m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 4/11

17:35-15:15

2 stops29h 40m

£563

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 7/11

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£566

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 4/11

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£566

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

13:55-08:45

1 stop34h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 1/12

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£566

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 13/11

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£567

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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

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 £502). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £851). 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 29 July 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 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 74 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.

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 29 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andAir China 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,433 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Air China
7.4
Good
158 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,131 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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, China Southern, and Etihad Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 27h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5089 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 (£241), China Southern (£247), and Air China (£271).

  • 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 £502). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £851). 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 29 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£155Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£355Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest£372Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£392Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£394Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£407Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£412Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£424Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£434Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£446Average£854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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