Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 43% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from London to China 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £504, or £621 for flights within the next 24 hours.
Flights from London to China lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from London to China in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at £312.
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both London and China for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. New policies for travellers booking flights from London to China include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
British Airways, China Southern, and Air China are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Yes, there are multiple flights from London to China for under £366. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just £364, but on average you can expect to pay £416.
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from London to China under £366. A good price for a direct flight from London to China is less than £792.
There are currently 20+ open flights from London to China within the next 7 days for less than £1,244.
Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Thursday.
The most popular airlines flying from London to China are Air France, Finnair and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
Most travellers choose London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Heathrow - Beijing Daxing Intl when deciding on the best route from London to China.
The cheapest flight price from London to China is £246. On average you can expect to pay £1,082. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for £456.
Consider China Eastern (100%), Virgin Atlantic (81%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to China.
Airlines like British Airways, SAS, and LOT fly from London to China in about 9h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
According to our current data, British Airways (£364), SAS (£399), and LOT (£415) offers the cheapest pricing from London to China.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from London to China choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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£423 | £476 | No cancel fee | 79% |
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£450 | £567 | No cancel fee | 49% |
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£476 | £593 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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£481 | £603 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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£478 | £622 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£462 | £628 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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£543 | £647 | No cancel fee | 61% |
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£453 | £658 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£411 | £663 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£498 | £727 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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