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Cheap flights from London to China from £266

LON — SHA
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to China

Fri 20/1121:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Tue 24/1109:20 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 3/9£475
Fri 20/1121:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sun 29/1109:20 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 3/9£477
Fri 20/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sun 29/1120:25 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 3/9£477
Wed 4/1121:30 -
1 stop33h 05m
Wed 18/1123:20 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 2/9£477
Sun 20/921:00 -
1 stop15h 20m
Thu 8/1009:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 3/9£479
Wed 28/1021:10 -
1 stop30h 15m
Sun 8/1120:40 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 3/9£480
Thu 3/1221:30 -
1 stop17h 40m
Mon 7/1218:05 -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 3/9£480
Thu 19/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 40m
Tue 24/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 50m
Deal found 3/9£481
Tue 22/909:55 -
1 stop38h 15m
Sun 11/1007:15 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 3/9£483
Fri 30/1021:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Thu 5/1118:55 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 3/9£483
Sat 26/921:30 -
1 stop28h 25m
Fri 2/1007:35 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 3/9£483
Thu 24/921:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Fri 23/1009:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 2/9£484

Find flight deals from London to China

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£266

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£558

Good round-trip deal

£384 or less

Good one-way deal

£243 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • London to China
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20/9-31/12
  • 20/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 15m total
  • London to China
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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

STNPVG

London Stansted

Fri 2/10

06:35-05:40

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

11:10-11:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

11:10-12:20

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

21:20-09:20

3 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£286
Fastest return journey

LondonBeijing

LHR London Heathrow - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

21:00-14:15

Nonstop10h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£293

LondonBeijing

LHR London Heathrow - PEK Beijing Capital

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

22:00-00:05

1 stop19h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 17/9

22:10-11:20

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

LondonBeijing

LHR London Heathrow - PEK Beijing Capital

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

21:50-20:50

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 13/11

20:50-10:10

3 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

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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.
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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 £497). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from London to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 117 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 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 52 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
1,469 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

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
1,469 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

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
163 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

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
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

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
8,203 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

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

  • How long is the flight from London to China?

    Airlines like China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Hainan Airlines fly from London to China in about 29h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 35m. The distance between London and China is about 5720 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 (£229), Tianjin Airlines (£237), and China Southern (£243).

  • 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 £497). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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£152Average£446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£349Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest£365Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£385Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£387Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£388Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£390Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£415Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£427Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SAUDIACheapest£447Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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