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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £254

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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 27 November 2025.

Wed 26/1121:30LHR - CKG
1 stop28h 50mChina Southern
Fri 5/1208:55CKG - LHR
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£402
Wed 3/1221:10LHR - XIY
1 stop17h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 14/108:55XIY - LHR
1 stop18h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 25/11£408
Mon 1/1221:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/1209:00SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/11£438
Mon 1/1221:00LHR - PVG
2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/1211:35PVG - LHR
2 stops38h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/11£438
Thu 27/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 15mChina Southern
Thu 11/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£441
Thu 4/1212:15LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 21/1210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£446
Mon 1/1221:00LHR - SZX
2 stops27h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 4/1213:45SZX - LHR
2 stops35h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/11£448
Wed 31/1221:00LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mTianjin Airlines
Thu 15/121:00PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 40mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 24/11£451
Sun 7/1219:20LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£452
Thu 4/1209:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mGulf Air
Wed 10/1216:30PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 25/11£455
Tue 2/1222:10LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Wed 17/1208:00CAN - LHR
1 stop17h 50mAir China
Deal found 25/11£456
Thu 4/1212:15LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£459

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£380

One-way from

£254

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£520

Good round-trip deal

£384 or less

Good one-way deal

£261 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • London to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 8/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 30m 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. 2% potential price decrease (£14 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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to China that are best for you.

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

21:30-22:55

1 stop17h 25m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 24/1

15:55-14:00

1 stop30h 05m

£408

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

21:30-22:50

1 stop17h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 22/3

21:00-18:35

1 stop29h 35m

£413

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Fri 9/1

21:50-16:15

Nonstop10h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 16/1

16:05-19:40

Nonstop11h 35m

£416

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

21:50-16:15

Nonstop10h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 25/1

16:05-19:40

Nonstop11h 35m

£416

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:00-15:55

Nonstop10h 55m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 25/3

15:00-19:00

Nonstop12h 00m

£416

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

21:00-11:40

1 stop30h 40m

Shenzhen

Thu 29/1

13:05-17:30

1 stop36h 25m

£420

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

22:00-10:45

1 stop28h 45m

Fuzhou

Mon 9/3

08:15-18:35

1 stop18h 20m

£421

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

07:40-15:30

2 stops23h 50m

Fuzhou

Wed 25/2

18:05-15:55

1 stop29h 50m

£435

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

21:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

Shenzhen

Mon 26/1

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

£437

LondonChangsha

LHR - CSX

LHRCSX

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

06:35-12:50

2 stops22h 15m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Mon 23/3

08:15-15:55

1 stop15h 40m

£439

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £347). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £460). 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 27 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. Thursday 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 101 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, 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
55 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

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
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Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

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
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

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

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

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

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

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

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

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, Tianjin Airlines, and China Eastern can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 10h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5118 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 China Southern (£254), Hainan Airlines (£276), and Tianjin Airlines (£280).

  • 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 - Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • 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 £347). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £460). 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£271Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£346Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£357Average£494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£361Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£366Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£374Average£418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£387Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FinnairCheapest£408Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£409Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£410Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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