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Cheap flights from London to China from £281

LON — PVG
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to China

Tue 24/1122:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Mon 7/1220:15 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 8/11£454
Tue 24/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sat 5/1208:15 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 8/11£460
Wed 25/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 14/1208:15 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 7/11£461
Tue 10/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 26/1120:15 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 7/11£463
Sun 8/1117:15 -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 18/1106:55 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 6/11£463
Mon 9/1121:10 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sun 22/1122:05 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 5/11£464
Mon 23/1121:10 -
1 stop31h 05m
Tue 8/1222:05 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 6/11£466
Mon 23/1121:10 -
1 stop18h 05m
Thu 10/1207:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 6/11£466
Sun 15/1112:30 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 1/1213:15 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 4/11£466
Mon 23/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 29/1122:05 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 5/11£467
Wed 25/1109:50 -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 7/1218:35 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 5/11£469
Thu 19/1122:30 -
1 stop28h 30m
Thu 3/1207:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 7/11£469

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Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£281

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£601

Good round-trip deal

£356 or less

Good one-way deal

£259 or less
China Southern
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  • 24/11-7/12
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  • 47h 55m total
  • London to China
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  • 34h 05m total
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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

10:25-05:05

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£284

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PEK Beijing Capital

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

21:30-05:05

1 stop23h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£289

LondonGuangzhou

LGW London Gatwick - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Wed 2/12

20:00-16:00

1 stop36h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£293

LondonFuzhou

LHR London Heathrow - FOC Fuzhou

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Mon 4/1

21:30-12:15

1 stop30h 45m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£299

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

21:00-10:00

2 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£302

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PEK Beijing Capital

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sat 21/11

15:10-12:20

1 stop13h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£320

LondonBeijing

LGW London Gatwick - PEK Beijing Capital

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

15:10-12:20

1 stop13h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£328

LondonBeijing

LHR London Heathrow - PEK Beijing Capital

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Fri 12/3

21:00-21:55

1 stop16h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£341

LondonShenzhen

LHR London Heathrow - SZX Shenzhen

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

21:10-17:20

Nonstop12h 10m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£344

LondonShenzhen

LHR London Heathrow - SZX Shenzhen

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sun 31/1

21:00-11:40

1 stop30h 40m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£344

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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 £531). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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.

Weekly flight availability from London to China

The most flights from LON to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 49 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,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
1,542 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks
China Eastern
7.3
Good
249 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,286 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London to China?

    Airlines like China Eastern, KLM, and Shenzhen Airlines fly from London to China in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 50m. The distance between London and China is about 5062 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), China Southern (£246), and China Eastern (£254).

  • 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.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to China are Garuda Indonesia (100%), LATAM Airlines (90%) and China Eastern (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to China?

    While on average a flight from London to China is generally £1,063, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £281. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay £429 for that flight.

  • 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 £531). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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£170Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£332Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest£382Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£392Average£494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£394Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£395Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£399Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£422Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£429Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£432Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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