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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £248

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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
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 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£248

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£521
1/1-15/1
  • 1/1-15/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • London to China
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23/11
  • 23/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 05m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 12 November 2025.

Mon 1/1207:30STN - PVG
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1220:30PVG - STN
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£479
Sun 23/1106:25STN - PVG
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:30PVG - STN
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£482
Mon 24/1105:55STN - PVG
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1119:55PVG - STN
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£492
Mon 8/1208:05STN - PVG
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1210:45PVG - STN
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£502
Sun 7/1206:25STN - PVG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1216:30PVG - STN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£504
Thu 4/1207:40STN - CAN
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1218:40CAN - STN
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£505
Mon 8/1221:55STN - PVG
3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/101:35PVG - STN
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£510
Mon 15/1207:30STN - PVG
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1201:45PVG - STN
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£514
Mon 8/1221:55STN - SHA
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/110:10SHA - STN
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£516
Sat 13/1214:40STN - CAN
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:05CAN - STN
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£516
Fri 26/1208:20STN - CAN
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:05CAN - STN
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£521
Sun 7/1207:25STN - PEK
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:00PEK - STN
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£524

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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 12 November 2025.
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

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/1

05:55-22:15

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/1

21:50-00:10

2 stops34h 20m

£470

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sun 23/11

06:25-16:05

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/12

00:45-18:25

2 stops25h 40m

£529

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 1/1

05:55-22:15

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/1

12:35-16:10

3 stops35h 35m

£543

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sat 22/11

19:25-15:40

3 stops36h 15m

Shenzhen

Thu 27/11

03:15-22:15

2 stops27h 00m

£548

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 10/12

18:25-22:15

3 stops43h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/1

10:50-12:25

3 stops33h 35m

£549

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 24/11

20:00-15:15

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/12

11:50-09:40

3 stops29h 50m

£552

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 20/2

06:50-09:35

2 stops18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

20:55-18:05

2 stops29h 10m

£552

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 3/12

05:55-10:55

2 stops21h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/12

21:30-20:15

2 stops30h 45m

£557

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Thu 11/12

21:20-07:10

1 stop25h 50m

Shenzhen

Thu 18/12

21:15-15:40

2 stops26h 25m

£566

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 22/11

20:10-10:30

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/11

17:30-15:55

2 stops30h 25m

£571

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STN to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Stansted 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 12 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Stansted Airport to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

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 45m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £638. 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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