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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £253

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
11 Jan — 18 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 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/1217:15LHR - CKG
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Wed 21/108:55CKG - LHR
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12£414
Wed 31/1221:00LHR - CKG
Nonstop10h 55mTianjin Airlines
Wed 21/115:00CKG - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 10/12£442
Wed 31/1217:40LHR - CAN
1 stop32h 45mAir China
Sat 31/109:00CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Deal found 11/12£487
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Thu 15/106:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12£500
Wed 31/1221:00LHR - CKG
Nonstop10h 55mTianjin Airlines
Wed 14/115:00CKG - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 10/12£511
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Thu 15/119:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12£518
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - CKG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/107:50CKG - LHR
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£524
Tue 30/1217:40LHR - CKG
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/120:50CKG - LHR
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£530
Wed 31/1206:20LHR - CKG
3 stops27h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 21/107:25CKG - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12£539
Thu 25/1209:15LHR - CAN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/107:30CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£539
Thu 25/1209:15LHR - CAN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/107:30CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£543
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - CKG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/117:20CKG - LHR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£562

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£387

One-way from

£253

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£686

Good round-trip deal

£382 or less

Good one-way deal

£269 or less
25/1-1/2
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • London to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 00m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

21:00-15:55

Nonstop10h 55m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 31/1

15:00-19:00

Nonstop12h 00m

£397

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

22:00-08:55

1 stop26h 55m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 2/2

08:55-18:35

1 stop17h 40m

£397

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:30-19:30

1 stop14h 00m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 22/3

21:00-17:00

1 stop28h 00m

£409

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

21:30-20:20

1 stop14h 50m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 31/1

23:10-14:00

1 stop22h 50m

£410

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

19:35-23:35

1 stop20h 00m

Fuzhou

Mon 2/3

20:10-18:35

1 stop30h 25m

£411

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

21:00-15:55

Nonstop10h 55m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 7/3

15:00-19:00

Nonstop12h 00m

£416

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

06:35-10:40

2 stops20h 05m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 18/3

19:15-15:55

1 stop28h 40m

£417

LondonXi'an

LHR - XIY

LHRXIY

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:50-16:15

Nonstop10h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 22/3

16:05-19:40

Nonstop11h 35m

£420

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

11:30-13:50

2 stops18h 20m

Fuzhou

Mon 19/1

20:05-20:15

1 stop32h 10m

£421

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

07:00-20:55

2 stops29h 55m

Fuzhou

Mon 23/3

07:00-17:50

1 stop18h 50m

£433

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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.
Estimated return price
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £343). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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 12 December 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 102 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 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the 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?

    Tianjin Airlines, China Southern, and KLM can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 10h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 35m. 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 (£196), China Southern (£223), and Beijing Capital Airlines (£236).

  • 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 £343). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£267Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£341Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£351Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£352Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£354Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£368Average£397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£380Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FinnairCheapest£403Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£404Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£408Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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