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Cheap flights from London to China from £277

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Thu 15/1006:50
LHR
-
CAN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1019:45
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£525
Mon 16/1121:00
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop35h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 22/1120:10
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/7£526
Sat 22/821:30
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/906:55
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8£528
Tue 1/922:00
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop16h 30m
Air China
Mon 7/910:30
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop16h 55m
Air China
Deal found 30/7£531
Tue 3/1113:50
LHR
-
CAN
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1108:30
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£531
Wed 4/1121:00
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop35h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 27/1107:30
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7£532
Sun 8/1121:00
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop19h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1107:30
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/7£534
Mon 2/1120:15
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop16h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/1110:15
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 29/7£534
Mon 16/1117:50
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop19h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/1210:15
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 30/7£536
Thu 15/1006:50
LHR
-
CAN
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1023:00
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£536
Fri 11/911:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/919:00
SHA
-
LGW
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£541
Thu 3/1207:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/108:40
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£541

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£525

One-way from

£277

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£755

Good round-trip deal

£345 or less

Good one-way deal

£258 or less
15/10-20/10
  • 15/10-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • London to China
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2/9
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 50m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 1 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to China that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

12:35-18:00

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/9

13:20-06:35

2 stops24h 15m

£545
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/10

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£547

LondonShanghai

LTN - SHA

LTNSHA

London Luton

Wed 2/9

15:15-16:00

2 stops17h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

19:00-09:30

2 stops21h 30m

£548

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 21/9

22:45-10:55

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

19:00-19:25

2 stops31h 25m

£550

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 3/9

05:45-13:20

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/9

19:00-17:35

2 stops29h 35m

£551

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

21:40-11:55

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

19:00-06:35

1 stop19h 35m

£555

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 27/11

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

£559

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

06:30-09:05

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

22:15-10:45

2 stops20h 30m

£560

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

16:50-21:50

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 8/11

13:40-07:00

1 stop25h 20m

£575

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 31/8

14:45-09:00

1 stop35h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 10/9

19:40-18:45

1 stop30h 05m

£583

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 £495). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £807). 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 1 August 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 99 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?

Tuesday 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 74 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

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 1 August 2026.
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
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
1,436 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
166 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
159 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
229 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,136 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

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 Eastern, Gulf Air, and Etihad Airways fly from London to China in about 11h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 55m. The distance between London and China is about 5744 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 (£230), Tianjin Airlines (£238), and China Southern (£244).

  • 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 £495). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £807). 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 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£153Average£476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£350Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest£367Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£387Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£389Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£402Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£405Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£419Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£428Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£440Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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