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Cheap flights from London to China from £261

LON — SHA
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to China

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Cheapest flights from London to China

Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Tue 17/1120:15 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 25/9£438
Mon 9/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 30m
Thu 26/1116:20 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 21/9£443
Tue 10/1122:00 -
1 stop37h 10m
Thu 26/1108:15 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 23/9£445
Wed 30/922:10 -
1 stop18h 45m
Tue 20/1020:55 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 22/9£446
Mon 9/1109:50 -
1 stop25h 20m
Thu 26/1120:15 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 23/9£446
Mon 9/1122:00 -
1 stop33h 25m
Fri 20/1109:00 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 23/9£448
Sat 7/1122:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Sat 21/1108:15 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 26/9£451
Mon 28/922:10 -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 14/1009:00 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 22/9£455
Wed 30/912:35 -
1 stop28h 00m
Tue 20/1022:05 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 25/9£458
Sun 8/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sun 15/1120:15 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 24/9£461
Mon 28/920:20 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 14/1013:05 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 25/9£463
Wed 30/922:00 -
1 stop32h 35m
Tue 20/1014:25 -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 22/9£464

Find flight deals from London to China

Round-trip from

£438

One-way from

£261

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£589

Good round-trip deal

£372 or less

Good one-way deal

£242 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • London to China
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15/11-31/12
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 15m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

09:50-10:20

1 stop16h 30m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£282

LondonBeijing

LHR London Heathrow - PEK Beijing Capital

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

21:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

09:50-15:25

1 stop21h 35m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£290

LondonBeijing

LHR London Heathrow - PEK Beijing Capital

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

21:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£292

LondonShenzhen

LHR London Heathrow - SZX Shenzhen

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

22:00-21:10

1 stop16h 10m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£292

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Sat 14/11

20:20-09:30

1 stop29h 10m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonGuangzhou

LGW London Gatwick - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

17:10-12:00

Nonstop11h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£295

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

10:30-14:20

2 stops43h 50m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PEK Beijing Capital

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Thu 4/2

21:00-06:30

3 stops25h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

11:35-13:45

1 stop18h 10m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£308

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £508). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £808). 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?

When flying from London 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.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 71 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

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern 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
1,497 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
1,497 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
243 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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
8,238 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

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

  • How long is the flight from London to China?

    Airlines like China Southern, China Eastern, and British Airways fly from London to China in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 50m. The distance between London and China is about 5738 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 (£234), Tianjin Airlines (£242), and China Southern (£248).

  • 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 £508). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £808). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£155Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£356Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest£373Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£393Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£395Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£396Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£398Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£423Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£426Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£436Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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