Find a great deal and save up to 43% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Heathrow to China within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £502.
November is one of the best times of the year to fly to China from Heathrow. Prices for November average £461 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £311. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a November flight can save you 46% on your journey compared to booking in November
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Heathrow and China for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from London Heathrow to China. Policies will vary by airline.
China Southern, British Airways, and Air China are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Heathrow to China for under £438. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SAS for just £433, but on average you can expect to pay £492.
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Heathrow to China under £656. A good price for a direct flight from Heathrow to China is less than £977.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Heathrow to China within the next 7 days for less than £1,240.
Consider Air France, Finnair or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Heathrow to China.
While some choose either London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Heathrow - Beijing Daxing Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Heathrow to China.
While on average a flight from Heathrow to China is generally £1,012, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £245. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay £634 for that flight.
For as low as £1,252, British Airways can have you in China from Heathrow in 9h 55m. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Our cheapest airline available from Heathrow to China is SAS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £434 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Finnair and Etihad Airways, starting at £499 and £600 round-trip.
The cheapest airline one-way is Egypt Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £386. However, be on the lookout for offers from Finnair and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Heathrow to China for a low price.
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£450 | £567 | No cancel fee | 49% |
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£481 | £603 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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£478 | £622 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£462 | £628 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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£543 | £647 | No cancel fee | 61% |
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£453 | £658 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£411 | £663 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£536 | £740 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£525 | £786 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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