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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £244

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
21 Dec — 28 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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£441

One-way from

£244

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£526
2/12-14/12
  • 2/12-14/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 81h 45m total
  • London to China
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% 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 21 November 2025.

Tue 2/1208:40STN - SZX
1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:55SZX - STN
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£441
Sun 30/1106:25STN - SZX
1 stop38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1203:40SZX - STN
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£442
Fri 5/1222:05STN - SZX
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:55SZX - STN
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£444
Sun 7/1207:25STN - SZX
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:55SZX - STN
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£444
Fri 28/1114:05STN - PVG
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1210:45PVG - STN
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£448
Wed 3/1220:55STN - CAN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1219:35CAN - STN
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£486
Tue 2/1206:30STN - PVG
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1220:30PVG - STN
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£488
Thu 4/1221:20STN - SZX
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1215:30SZX - STN
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£504
Sat 6/1218:55STN - CAN
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/110:30CAN - STN
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£507
Sat 29/1112:00STN - PVG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1211:10PVG - STN
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£511
Mon 24/1107:30STN - PVG
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1210:45PVG - STN
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£513
Thu 11/1206:10STN - PVG
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/111:45PVG - STN
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£519

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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

Tue 13/1

08:10-22:15

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

11:30-09:40

3 stops30h 10m

£473

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Mon 12/1

06:10-00:40

2 stops34h 30m

Shenzhen

Sat 24/1

19:20-16:35

2 stops29h 15m

£497

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 6/1

08:10-22:15

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

08:55-11:25

3 stops34h 30m

£499

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 4/1

05:55-11:55

3 stops46h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

11:50-09:40

3 stops29h 50m

£532

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 12/12

16:30-19:40

3 stops43h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

08:55-09:40

3 stops32h 45m

£539

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 8/12

21:55-22:15

3 stops40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

08:55-11:25

3 stops34h 30m

£545

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sat 17/1

20:15-22:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shenzhen

Tue 27/1

00:45-17:55

1 stop25h 10m

£582

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 28/2

21:00-11:25

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-12:30

2 stops23h 50m

£593

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Thu 22/1

14:05-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

Shenzhen

Sun 25/1

00:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

£601

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 28/1

20:15-22:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shenzhen

Mon 2/2

00:45-12:05

1 stop19h 20m

£603

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

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 21 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.

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Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% 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 45m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £582. Airlines will cover a distance of 5917 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 - Guangzhou Baiyun 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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