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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £233

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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 13 February 2026.

Tue 28/421:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Mon 18/500:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 10/2£450
Wed 13/521:20
STN
-
NKG
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/612:00
NKG
-
STN
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£458
Fri 13/317:20
STN
-
PVG
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/316:40
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£463
Sun 10/509:35
STN
-
PVG
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/501:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£469
Thu 30/406:00
STN
-
PVG
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/517:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£470
Thu 9/406:00
STN
-
PVG
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/417:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£471
Sun 17/521:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Thu 21/500:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 10/2£472
Mon 20/421:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Sun 10/500:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 10/2£477
Mon 9/306:10
STN
-
PVG
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/301:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£480
Thu 14/509:05
STN
-
NKG
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/612:00
NKG
-
STN
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£480
Thu 12/320:05
STN
-
PVG
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/316:40
PVG
-
STN
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£480
Wed 15/406:25
STN
-
SZX
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/520:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£482

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£450

One-way from

£233

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£528
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 28/4-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • London to China
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 40m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£61 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 February 2026
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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 13 February 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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Price

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Wed 13/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop28h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 2/6

12:00-06:50

1 stop25h 50m

£458

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

09:05-09:00

1 stop16h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 2/6

12:00-06:50

1 stop25h 50m

£480

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Wed 18/3

05:55-15:25

2 stops25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

13:10-14:05

2 stops32h 55m

£498

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 8/4

06:05-10:00

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

20:15-17:25

2 stops28h 10m

£499

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Wed 13/5

21:20-09:00

1 stop28h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/6

13:25-11:35

2 stops29h 10m

£507

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 9/3

05:55-18:20

3 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

10:10-09:40

3 stops31h 30m

£517

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

09:05-09:00

1 stop16h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 4/6

13:25-11:35

2 stops29h 10m

£529

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 22/4

06:25-20:05

2 stops30h 40m

Shenzhen

Wed 13/5

20:10-22:15

3 stops33h 05m

£533

LondonNanjing

STN - NKG

STNNKG

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

06:10-12:25

2 stops23h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 2/6

12:00-06:50

1 stop25h 50m

£538

LondonGuangzhou

STN - CAN

STNCAN

London Stansted

Mon 9/3

10:10-19:10

2 stops25h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 16/3

16:30-14:05

2 stops29h 35m

£541

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 79 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 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 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 55m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £472. 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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