Cheap flights from London to China from £256

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
3 abr. — 10 abr.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to China

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Cheapest flights from London to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 marzo 2026.

lun. 17/810:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
sáb. 5/901:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 50m
AirAsia X
Deal found 1/3£416
sáb. 25/422:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
mié. 6/507:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2£417
vie. 24/421:00
LHR
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SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
sáb. 9/508:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£417
vie. 24/422:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 29/507:30
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£417
sáb. 23/522:10
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
lun. 1/608:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£418
jue. 16/421:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
vie. 29/507:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£418
dom. 19/422:05
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
Shenzhen Airlines
sáb. 9/516:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop34h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/2£419
jue. 16/422:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
jue. 28/507:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£419
sáb. 4/422:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
jue. 18/607:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 2/3£420
dom. 1/1109:25
LGW
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PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
dom. 15/1101:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 50m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/3£420
sáb. 7/321:10
LHR
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SHA
1 stop17h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
vie. 13/309:05
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 27/2£420
sáb. 18/421:30
LHR
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PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 2/520:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£420

Find flight deals from London to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to China flight deals. Data was last updated 4 marzo 2026.

Round-trip from

£416

One-way from

£256

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£567

Good round-trip deal

£356 or less

Good one-way deal

£254 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 17/8-5/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • London to China
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • London to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to China.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 4 marzo 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

sáb. 14/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 27/3

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£423

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

jue. 16/4

11:10-13:20

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 28/5

10:50-06:30

1 stop26h 40m

£462

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

jue. 23/4

11:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

mar. 12/5

19:45-06:40

1 stop17h 55m

£470

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

mié. 22/4

11:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

mar. 12/5

19:45-06:40

1 stop17h 55m

£470

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

lun. 13/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 13/5

09:40-15:00

Nonstop12h 20m

£473

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

jue. 23/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 8/5

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£474

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

jue. 30/4

06:30-08:55

1 stop19h 25m

Beijing Capital

sáb. 30/5

10:55-07:40

1 stop27h 45m

£502

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

sáb. 14/3

21:10-00:45

1 stop19h 35m

Beijing Capital

sáb. 6/6

07:30-19:50

1 stop19h 20m

£504

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

mié. 3/6

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 9/6

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£510

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

mié. 22/4

09:30-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

dom. 17/5

19:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£518

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Best time to book a flight from London to China

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to China?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £190). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £440). 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 LON to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 4 marzo 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to China. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London 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 10% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 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 Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% 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 4 marzo 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, andChina Eastern from London to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 to China?

    Airlines like Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and China Eastern fly from London to China in about 16h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. The distance between London and China is about 5096 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to China are Tianjin Airlines (£240), China Southern (£245), and Beijing Capital Airlines (£250).

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £190). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £440). 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 London to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 4 marzo 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£154Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£305Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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SAUDIACheapest£327Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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China SouthernCheapest£354Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£391Average£448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FinnairCheapest£404Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£405Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£407Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£409Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£410Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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