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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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£517

Good round-trip deal

£367 or less

Good one-way deal

£250 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/1-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • London to China
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to China
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 9 January 2026.

Mon 19/119:35LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Thu 19/209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1£419
Mon 19/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Thu 19/208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1£419
Wed 14/122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Wed 21/119:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1£420
Wed 4/321:10LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 15/312:25PVG - LHR
1 stop38h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£420
Fri 30/121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Fri 27/209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£421
Fri 30/121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Thu 26/208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£421
Fri 23/112:15LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 5/210:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1£422
Thu 19/321:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Sun 17/506:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1£423
Fri 16/121:00LHR - PVG
2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines
Sun 25/121:00PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1£424
Mon 20/422:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 8/515:35SHA - LHR
1 stop35h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/1£425
Fri 6/321:00LHR - PVG
2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines
Sun 15/321:00PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/1£425
Wed 4/319:45LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/309:00SHA - LHR
2 stops40h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/1£425

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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 9 January 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£428

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£433

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 24/4

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£433

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

22:10-14:20

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£436

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Tue 28/4

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£461

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 22/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

07:55-20:25

1 stop19h 30m

£472

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£477

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

20:25-09:55

1 stop29h 30m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/2

11:50-19:15

1 stop15h 25m

£481

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Best time to book a flight from London to China

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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 £189). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £437). 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 9 January 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 43% 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 3 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to China flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 9 January 2026.
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
62 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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
125 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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
187 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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
136 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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 British Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Southern fly from London to China in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 15m. The distance between London and China is about 5738 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 (£195), Beijing Capital Airlines (£234), and China Southern (£239).

  • 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 £189). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £437). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£266Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£340Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£350Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£350Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£353Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£355Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£367Average£395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£378Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£389Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£401Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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