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Cheap flights from London to China from £281

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 July 2026.

Mon 9/1117:50
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop19h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 23/1122:15
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop24h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/7£541
Thu 5/1122:05
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop14h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/1122:15
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop16h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/7£546
Tue 17/1113:50
LHR
-
CAN
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1209:00
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£548
Wed 2/920:25
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/906:25
CAN
-
LHR
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£548
Thu 24/922:10
LHR
-
CAN
Nonstop11h 45m
China Southern
Sat 10/1013:40
CAN
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 24/7£549
Wed 23/922:00
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1006:55
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£550
Wed 30/908:40
LHR
-
CAN
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1007:55
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£551
Mon 28/922:40
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop15h 55m
Air China
Sat 24/1010:55
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Deal found 25/7£552
Sat 5/922:00
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Wed 30/920:40
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop30h 45m
Air China
Deal found 24/7£553
Mon 26/1013:50
LHR
-
CAN
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1109:00
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£554
Wed 30/922:10
LHR
-
CAN
Nonstop11h 45m
China Southern
Fri 16/1013:40
CAN
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 27/7£554
Mon 31/814:45
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/919:40
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7£558

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£548

One-way from

£281

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£786

Good round-trip deal

£348 or less

Good one-way deal

£261 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 17/11-10/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • London to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 27 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 7/11

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£564

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

13:55-08:45

1 stop34h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 21/11

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£565

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 19/9

22:00-16:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/10

13:40-19:10

Nonstop12h 30m

£569

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 30/8

22:05-10:00

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/9

21:30-21:00

2 stops30h 30m

£574

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 2/10

22:50-10:00

2 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

12:25-21:25

3 stops40h 00m

£575

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

21:50-22:20

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£578

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 19/9

06:35-10:00

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

12:10-12:50

2 stops31h 40m

£584

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

12:25-09:10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£602

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

11:10-10:20

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/9

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£607

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 3/12

17:20-08:15

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

09:55-16:20

1 stop38h 25m

£612

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Best time to book a flight from London to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from London with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £500). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £815). 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 27 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 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 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to China?

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 27 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andAir China 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Air China
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,130 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

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 Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and China Southern fly from London to China in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. The distance between London and China is about 5744 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 Turkmenistan Airlines (£232), Tianjin Airlines (£240), and China Southern (£247).

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

    While some choose either London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £500). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £815). 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 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£154Average£481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£354Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest£371Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£390Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£393Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£405Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£409Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£423Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£432Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£444Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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