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Cheap flights from London to China from £254

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/1217:40LHR - CAN
1 stop32h 45mAir China
Sat 31/109:00CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Deal found 11/12£487
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Thu 15/106:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12£500
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Thu 15/119:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12£518
Thu 25/1209:15LHR - CAN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/107:30CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£539
Thu 25/1209:15LHR - CAN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/107:30CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£543
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - CAN
1 stop31h 15mChina Southern
Sat 31/109:30CAN - LHR
1 stop36h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/12£565
Tue 30/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/106:55PVG - LGW
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£574
Tue 30/1206:35LHR - PVG
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/111:40PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£587
Thu 11/1220:30STN - PVG
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1210:45PVG - STN
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£594
Wed 24/1221:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 31/1207:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/12£618
Thu 11/1217:35LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£622
Mon 15/1207:30STN - PVG
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1201:45PVG - STN
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£622

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£254

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£686

Good round-trip deal

£382 or less

Good one-way deal

£253 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/1-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • London to China
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24/1
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to China that are best for you.

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London

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China

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Return

Price

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 10/1

14:40-21:35

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/1

11:45-11:30

2 stops31h 45m

£441

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 17/1

14:40-10:10

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

07:10-11:35

3 stops36h 25m

£450

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 3/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£455

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:50-10:15

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:50-10:15

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/3

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:50-10:15

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£460

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:50-14:40

2 stops32h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 14/3

19:35-19:40

2 stops32h 05m

£462

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£470

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

£470

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 21/1

11:35-12:45

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

20:30-05:35

1 stop17h 05m

£482

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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, 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 £438). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% 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 1 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to China flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 11% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Wednesday 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 10% 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 12 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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 China Southern, Tianjin Airlines, and Air China fly from London to China in about 16h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 10m. 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 Tianjin Airlines (£196), China Southern (£223), and Beijing Capital Airlines (£236).

  • 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, 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 £438). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£267Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£341Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£351Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£352Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£354Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£368Average£397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ChinaCheapest£369Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£380Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£391Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£403Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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