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Cheap flights from London to China from £272

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SHA
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Mon 1/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Mon 8/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/4£469
Sun 7/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Gulf Air
Mon 22/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/4£470
Wed 13/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Sun 24/515:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/4£471
Tue 16/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 29/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/4£475
Sat 18/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 6/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/4£475
Thu 18/609:55
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Sun 21/611:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 25m
KLM
Deal found 12/4£476
Thu 11/619:45
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/611:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£478
Thu 18/609:45
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 35m
Air India
Tue 23/622:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 30m
Air India
Deal found 15/4£478
Sun 28/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Gulf Air
Fri 24/715:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 15/4£480
Wed 3/621:00
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/615:55
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£480
Tue 2/616:15
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop38h 15m
SAUDIA
Thu 18/615:25
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop23h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 15/4£480
Tue 9/622:05
LHR
-
CAN
1 stop30h 55m
Gulf Air
Thu 18/619:20
CAN
-
LHR
1 stop27h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 14/4£481

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£599

Good round-trip deal

£367 or less

Good one-way deal

£253 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 10m total
  • London to China
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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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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 17 April 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

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£535

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

11:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/10

19:30-06:40

1 stop18h 10m

£542

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

11:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 26/7

18:00-06:40

1 stop19h 40m

£544

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

21:45-08:45

1 stop28h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 21/7

19:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£570

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 10/10

22:05-09:55

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£581

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

11:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/5

19:30-06:40

1 stop18h 10m

£581

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

11:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 25/7

21:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

£585

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

09:30-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 21/7

19:50-15:05

1 stop26h 15m

£599

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

09:30-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 21/7

19:50-18:45

1 stop29h 55m

£599

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 26/9

20:20-19:00

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£606

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £477). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £828). 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 17 April 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 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.

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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines,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.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,889 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

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 Gulf Air, China Eastern, and Etihad Airways fly from London to China in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 35m. The distance between London and China is about 5069 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 (£229), Tianjin Airlines (£236), and China Southern (£243).

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

    While some choose either London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong, 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 £477). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £828). 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£152Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£344Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£348Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkmenistan AirlinesCheapest£375Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£386Average£441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£387Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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SAUDIACheapest£398Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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China EasternCheapest£399Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£399Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ChinaCheapest£402Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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