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Cheap flights from London to China from £270

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London 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 18 December 2025.

Wed 31/1217:40LHR - CAN
1 stop21h 00mAir China
Sat 31/109:00CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Deal found 16/12£489
Fri 26/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Sun 25/121:50SHA - LHR
1 stop27h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£552
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - CAN
Nonstop12h 10mChina Southern
Sat 31/117:00CAN - LHR
1 stop29h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£585
Fri 26/1210:00LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Mon 29/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£612
Mon 22/1221:00LHR - PEK
1 stop19h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 28/1221:15PEK - LHR
1 stop28h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/12£621
Sat 27/1221:00LHR - PEK
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/108:15PEK - LHR
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£623
Wed 31/1221:00LHR - CAN
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/109:55CAN - LHR
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£628
Wed 31/1219:50LHR - CAN
2 stops29h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/105:00CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12£633
Thu 25/1209:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mGulf Air
Mon 29/1216:30PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 17/12£635
Thu 25/1219:15LHR - PEK
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1214:50PEK - LHR
Nonstop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£637
Sun 21/1220:25LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 50mAir China
Sun 28/1221:10PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 40mAir China
Deal found 15/12£639
Mon 22/1217:40LHR - PVG
1 stop21h 40mAir China
Mon 29/1220:30PVG - LHR
1 stop31h 45mAir China
Deal found 17/12£641

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£270

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£759

Good round-trip deal

£375 or less

Good one-way deal

£251 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • London to China
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7/1
  • 7/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£69 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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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 18 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 13/1

14:30-00:45

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

11:45-13:50

2 stops34h 05m

£432

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 10/1

14:40-10:10

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/1

10:50-12:25

3 stops33h 35m

£459

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Mon 12/1

07:30-19:00

2 stops27h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/1

20:30-16:10

2 stops27h 40m

£460

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 29/1

07:40-22:15

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

07:55-09:40

3 stops33h 45m

£468

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

20:25-22:40

1 stop18h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 25/3

08:00-17:50

1 stop17h 50m

£469

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

22:00-22:55

1 stop16h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 28/1

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£470

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

21:30-15:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 3/2

15:15-18:35

Nonstop11h 20m

£472

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:30-15:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 10/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£473

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:30-15:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 9/3

08:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

£473

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/2

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£476

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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 £439). 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 18 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 16 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 18 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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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
7.1
Good
129 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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 Air China, China Southern, and British Airways 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 5h 20m. 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 (£196), China Southern (£223), and China Eastern (£232).

  • 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 £439). 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£267Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£341Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£352Average£496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£352Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£354Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest£357Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£369Average£397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£380Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£391Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£403Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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