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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £250

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Stansted to China flight deals. Data was last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£456

One-way from

£250

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£532
4/3-18/3
  • 4/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • London to China
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23/3
  • 23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£2 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 January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Stansted to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Thu 22/107:40
STN
-
PVG
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/101:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£436
Fri 13/311:05
STN
-
PVG
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/301:35
PVG
-
STN
3 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£438
Wed 4/305:55
STN
-
PEK
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/320:15
PEK
-
STN
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£456
Wed 21/105:55
STN
-
PVG
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/101:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£462
Mon 9/209:30
STN
-
PEK
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/202:15
PEK
-
STN
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£464
Sat 24/120:10
STN
-
PVG
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/101:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£464
Thu 5/210:20
STN
-
PEK
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/318:55
PEK
-
STN
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£465
Sun 15/306:25
STN
-
PVG
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/315:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£465
Wed 4/305:55
STN
-
PEK
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/317:40
PEK
-
STN
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£466
Sun 1/219:30
STN
-
PEK
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/213:30
PEK
-
STN
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£468
Thu 5/320:05
STN
-
PEK
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/317:40
PEK
-
STN
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£472
Sun 1/306:25
STN
-
CAN
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:30
CAN
-
STN
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£476

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted 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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to China that are best for you.

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Stansted

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sun 8/3

05:55-10:55

2 stops21h 00m

Shenzhen

Sat 14/3

08:55-11:45

3 stops34h 50m

£482

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 17/2

06:30-17:10

2 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

11:45-13:50

2 stops34h 05m

£485

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

08:30-04:30

1 stop36h 00m

Shenzhen

Tue 21/4

20:10-11:40

2 stops22h 30m

£485

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Mon 27/4

05:50-18:05

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

01:35-21:25

2 stops26h 50m

£488

LondonBeijing

STN - PEK

STNPEK

London Stansted

Sat 31/1

06:00-10:25

2 stops20h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sat 7/2

19:00-11:00

2 stops24h 00m

£498

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Fri 6/3

18:55-04:30

1 stop25h 35m

Shenzhen

Sun 15/3

17:50-07:35

2 stops45h 45m

£512

LondonGuangzhou

STN - CAN

STNCAN

London Stansted

Sat 28/2

08:40-04:05

3 stops35h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 7/3

06:55-19:00

2 stops20h 05m

£548

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Fri 17/4

13:45-18:40

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

01:35-12:10

3 stops41h 35m

£550

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Mon 9/2

21:20-15:40

3 stops34h 20m

Shenzhen

Thu 5/3

08:55-11:45

3 stops34h 50m

£552

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sun 15/3

05:55-19:40

3 stops29h 45m

Shenzhen

Sat 18/4

01:45-17:10

3 stops46h 25m

£553

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Stansted Airport to China

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 76 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 29% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to China?

    A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to China can take about 17h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £720. Airlines will cover a distance of 5021 mi.

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

    Most travelers choose London Stansted - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Stansted - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Stansted - Beijing Capital when deciding on the best route from London Stansted Airport to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Stansted to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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.

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