Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to China from £282

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to China

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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 3 April 2026.

Sun 14/622:05
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop29h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 28/620:15
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/3£443
Mon 20/422:05
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop29h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 12/520:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 31/3£451
Sat 2/521:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Tue 12/519:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop29h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 1/4£462
Sat 6/622:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 14/616:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/3£463
Sat 13/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop35h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 28/621:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop29h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 29/3£463
Sat 2/522:05
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop32h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 11/508:15
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 35m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 30/3£463
Sat 26/921:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Sat 10/1008:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 29/3£463
Sun 3/521:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Mon 11/518:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 2/4£464
Mon 25/522:05
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/620:15
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£464
Mon 11/522:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 17/516:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 30/3£465
Wed 13/522:05
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/507:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£466
Sun 27/919:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 15m
China Southern
Sun 11/1006:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£467

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£443

One-way from

£282

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£585

Good round-trip deal

£369 or less

Good one-way deal

£290 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 14/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • London to China
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • London to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to China.

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 3 April 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 - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

22:05-10:30

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£472

LondonChongqing

LHR - CKG

LHRCKG

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

22:05-21:15

1 stop16h 10m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Thu 4/6

22:20-20:00

1 stop28h 40m

£494

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 16/5

22:05-21:50

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/7

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£513

LondonFuzhou

LHR - FOC

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

22:30-12:55

1 stop31h 25m

Fuzhou

Thu 14/5

19:35-20:00

1 stop31h 25m

£520

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

21:45-09:00

1 stop28h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-07:00

1 stop18h 20m

£555

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

14:45-08:45

1 stop35h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 1/7

19:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£556

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

14:50-09:05

1 stop35h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 8/5

19:40-12:45

1 stop24h 05m

£558

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 16/5

10:00-09:55

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

£559

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

10:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/6

19:20-15:20

1 stop27h 00m

£560

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 28/4

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

£562

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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 £296). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £454). 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 3 April 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.

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 Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 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 3 April 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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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?

    Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and Etihad Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5748 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 (£242), China Southern (£249), and Air China (£272).

  • What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to China?

  • 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 £296). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £454). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£155Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£308Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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SAUDIACheapest£330Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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China SouthernCheapest£353Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£357Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest£393Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£395Average£446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FinnairCheapest£408Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£409Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£414Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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