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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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — PVG
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult

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 21 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£433

One-way from

£271

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£490

Good round-trip deal

£389 or less

Good one-way deal

£253 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/5-13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 15m total
  • London to China
31/10
  • 31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • London to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£91 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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.

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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 21 May 2025.

Fri 30/522:00LHR - CSX
Nonstop11h 15mHainan Airlines
Fri 13/614:30CSX - LHR
Nonstop12h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£433
Mon 2/622:00LHR - PEK
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 13/607:15PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/5£438
Sun 2/1117:15LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Sat 8/1122:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£443
Sun 2/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Sat 8/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£446
Mon 2/622:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/608:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/5£449
Wed 21/514:45LHR - PVG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/621:30PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£449
Sat 27/922:05LHR - PEK
1 stop18h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 9/1017:00PEK - LHR
1 stop34h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/5£452
Mon 16/622:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 35mGulf Air
Fri 20/615:55PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 20/5£453
Mon 3/1117:05LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 45mKLM
Mon 10/1112:40PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 05mKLM
Deal found 20/5£455
Sun 15/622:05LHR - CAN
1 stop30h 55mGulf Air
Thu 19/619:20CAN - LHR
1 stop27h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 19/5£456
Sat 4/1022:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 19/1011:40SHA - LHR
1 stop39h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/5£460
Wed 4/622:00LHR - CAN
1 stop30h 50mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/622:40CAN - LHR
1 stop27h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/5£464

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChangsha

LHR - CSX

LHRCSX

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:00-16:15

Nonstop11h 15m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Fri 13/6

14:30-19:30

Nonstop12h 00m

£433

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

22:00-23:00

1 stop18h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/6

07:15-19:30

1 stop19h 15m

£438

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

17:15-10:00

1 stop32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

22:05-14:00

1 stop23h 55m

£443

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

08:50-18:15

1 stop17h 25m

£446

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sat 27/9

22:05-23:15

1 stop18h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/10

17:00-20:00

1 stop34h 00m

£452

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 16/6

22:05-11:40

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/6

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

£453

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

17:05-10:50

1 stop33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

12:40-10:45

1 stop30h 05m

£455

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Sun 15/6

22:05-12:00

1 stop30h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 19/6

19:20-15:20

1 stop27h 00m

£456

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 31/5

14:45-18:15

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/6

11:15-20:55

1 stop16h 40m

£459

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

11:40-19:50

1 stop39h 10m

£460

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to China

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £558). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 21 May 2025.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 May 2025.

The most flights from LHR to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 21 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from London to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Hainan Airlines (£301), Gulf Air (£301), and Shenzhen Airlines (£310).

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to China?

    Before booking your flight to China from London Heathrow Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (93%), China Eastern (92%), China Southern( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to China?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,643 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China. The cheapest flight overall is £267 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £402.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £558). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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
Cathay PacificCheapest£76Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£343Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£352Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£363Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£369Average£416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapest£376Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£383Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£383Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£389Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£393Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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