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Cheap flights from London to China from £275

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£453

One-way from

£275

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£518

Good round-trip deal

£381 or less

Good one-way deal

£250 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/10-9/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • London to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£80 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to China.
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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 September 2025.

Wed 1/1022:00LHR - PEK
1 stop17h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 9/1021:00PEK - LHR
2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/9£453
Fri 31/1021:00LHR - PEK
2 stops38h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 24/1107:10PEK - LHR
1 stop18h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/9£454
Mon 1/1221:00LHR - PEK
2 stops32h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 22/1207:10PEK - LHR
1 stop18h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/9£455
Sun 9/1121:50LHR - SHA
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£457
Wed 19/1117:15LHR - PKX
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Sun 30/1114:20PKX - LHR
Nonstop11h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9£458
Fri 3/1021:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Sun 5/1020:00SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 11/9£458
Wed 1/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 24/1021:40PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/9£458
Sun 5/1019:15LHR - PKX
1 stop15h 50mChina Southern
Sun 19/1014:00PKX - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 9/9£458
Wed 1/1019:15LHR - PKX
1 stop15h 50mChina Southern
Wed 8/1014:00PKX - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/9£459
Tue 21/1021:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Wed 29/1016:30SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 11/9£460
Wed 1/1022:10LHR - PKX
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Tue 14/1014:00PKX - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9£460
Mon 22/922:00LHR - PEK
2 stops35h 40mHainan Airlines
Mon 20/1007:15PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/9£461

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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 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to China that are best for you.

Fly from

London

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/10

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£458

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/11

19:50-17:55

1 stop30h 05m

£464

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Wed 1/10

22:10-05:30

1 stop24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

00:40-11:50

1 stop18h 10m

£467

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

15:25-06:35

1 stop22h 10m

£481

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

08:40-08:55

1 stop17h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/10

10:55-19:30

1 stop15h 35m

£482

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 23/9

11:25-05:45

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£488

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 31/10

07:30-11:15

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

19:55-11:00

2 stops23h 05m

£492

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 28/9

12:10-07:55

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/10

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£494

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£495

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/11

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£495

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £572). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 September 2025.

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.

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 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
110 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
165 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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
99 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.2

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 Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, 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 13h. 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 China Eastern (£275), China Southern (£276), and Hainan Airlines (£292).

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

    While some choose either London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Heathrow - Guangzhou Baiyun, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £572). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£75Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest£318Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£338Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£350Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£360Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Air ChinaCheapest£362Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£363Average£452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£364Average£408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£379Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£381Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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