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Cheap flights from London to China from £251

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — PVG
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£418

One-way from

£251

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£639

Good round-trip deal

£385 or less

Good one-way deal

£239 or less
Hainan Airlines
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  • 19/5-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • London to China
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  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 10m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Thu 8/514:40LHR - PKX
1 stop20h 20mSAUDIA
Sun 11/523:45PKX - LHR
1 stop23h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 28/4£416
Mon 19/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop19h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 15/619:00PEK - LHR
2 stops31h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4£418
Fri 6/622:00LHR - SZX
2 stops26h 45mHainan Airlines
Tue 15/720:30SZX - LHR
1 stop30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4£427
Fri 30/522:05LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 20mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/619:50SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/4£434
Fri 30/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 8/621:45PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/4£434
Mon 13/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 35mGulf Air
Wed 22/1015:55PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 28/4£435
Tue 27/521:30LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Mon 2/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4£436
Wed 7/519:15LGW - SHA
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/520:00SHA - LGW
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£438
Mon 5/522:00LHR - SHA
2 stops41h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 11/508:30SHA - LHR
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4£439
Fri 30/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops34h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/616:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4£439
Thu 12/621:00LHR - SHA
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Thu 19/621:50SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/4£442
Fri 2/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/507:55PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£443

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 29 April 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

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Return

Price

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 19/5

22:00-00:05

1 stop19h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/6

19:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£418

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

10:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/5

23:45-14:15

1 stop21h 30m

£418

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Fri 6/6

22:00-07:45

2 stops26h 45m

Shenzhen

Tue 15/7

20:30-19:30

1 stop30h 00m

£427

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:05-14:25

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/6

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:05-11:55

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/6

21:45-19:50

1 stop29h 05m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

22:05-11:40

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£435

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

21:30-21:00

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/6

22:05-18:30

1 stop27h 25m

£436

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

21:00-10:10

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/6

08:50-19:00

1 stop17h 10m

£442

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

22:00-23:55

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

17:10-20:00

1 stop33h 50m

£447

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

22:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 17/5

07:55-20:00

1 stop19h 05m

£456

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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 £558). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 29 April 2025.

When flying from London to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from London to China

Explore weekly flight availability from London to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

The most flights from LON to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, ANA and Hainan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
ANA
8.3
Very Good
855 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

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.

  • 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 (£281), Hainan Airlines (£284), and Beijing Capital Airlines (£287).

  • 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.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to China?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to China are Air France (100%), China Eastern (90%) and China Southern (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to China?

    While on average a flight from London to China is generally £2,328, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £276. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay £398 for that flight.

  • 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 £558). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£333Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£343Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£355Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£358Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£363Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£369Average£407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£380Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£383Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£392Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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FinnairCheapest£411Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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