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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
3 mai — 10 mai1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to China

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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 3 avril 2026.

mer. 22/421:05
STN
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SZX
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
lun. 18/500:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 2/4£465
mer. 29/406:05
STN
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SHA
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 12/519:00
SHA
-
STN
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£472
mer. 29/406:05
STN
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PVG
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 12/511:05
PVG
-
STN
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£472
lun. 20/406:10
STN
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PVG
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 9/617:05
PVG
-
STN
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£491
lun. 18/509:05
STN
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PVG
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 1/610:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£493
lun. 11/506:10
STN
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PVG
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 18/508:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£494
ven. 29/511:35
STN
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PVG
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 5/610:50
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£495
lun. 18/506:10
STN
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PVG
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 25/508:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£496
jeu. 30/405:45
STN
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CAN
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/508:35
CAN
-
STN
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£500
mer. 29/406:15
STN
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PEK
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
mer. 6/519:30
PEK
-
STN
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£503
mar. 19/508:15
STN
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PVG
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 25/515:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£505
mer. 3/607:00
STN
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PVG
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
mer. 17/617:00
PVG
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STN
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£509

Find flight deals from Stansted to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Stansted to China flight deals. Data was last updated 3 avril 2026.

Round-trip from

£465

One-way from

£272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£585
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 22/4-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • London to China
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 55m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 avril 2026.
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LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

mer. 10/6

07:25-12:15

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 18/6

18:00-11:10

2 stops24h 10m

£582

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

jeu. 7/5

21:05-22:00

1 stop17h 55m

Shenzhen

mar. 26/5

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£617

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

jeu. 7/5

14:55-22:00

1 stop24h 05m

Shenzhen

mer. 27/5

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£617

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

jeu. 23/4

06:30-10:00

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 6/5

19:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£624

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

ven. 22/5

06:15-10:55

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dim. 31/5

19:00-18:20

2 stops30h 20m

£625

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

mar. 12/5

07:05-10:00

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 20/5

12:10-23:00

3 stops41h 50m

£638

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

mer. 10/6

21:05-22:00

1 stop17h 55m

Shenzhen

sam. 13/6

00:45-12:55

1 stop19h 10m

£645

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

jeu. 7/5

14:55-22:00

1 stop24h 05m

Shenzhen

ven. 22/5

00:45-12:55

1 stop19h 10m

£645

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

mer. 13/5

06:05-10:00

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 19/5

19:00-16:00

3 stops28h 00m

£647

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

lun. 13/4

21:05-22:40

1 stop18h 35m

Shenzhen

mar. 21/4

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£651

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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 26% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 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 early afternoon 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 Monday 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 23% 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 55m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £616. Airlines will cover a distance of 5917 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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