How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to China?

A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to China can take about 16h. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £699. Airlines will cover a distance of 5697 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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.

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

When flying from London Stansted Airport to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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Round-trip from	£445
One-way from	£236
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£517

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51h 55m total
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Fri 16/118:55STN - PVG

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Deal found 5/1£437

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Deal found 7/1£440

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Deal found 8/1£445

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Deal found 6/1£446

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Deal found 8/1£449

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Deal found 8/1£451

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Deal found 8/1£451

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Deal found 7/1£452

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Deal found 7/1£453

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Deal found 6/1£454

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Deal found 7/1£455

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Sat 21/311:45PVG - STN

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Deal found 6/1£455

Best flights from Stansted to China
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Stansted to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Mon 2/206:10STN - SHA

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Deal found 8/1£492

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Deal found 7/1£545

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Deal found 6/1£699

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Deal found 7/1£498

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Deal found 5/1£501

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Deal found 7/1£566

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Sun 1/310:50SHA - STN

3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1£504

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Wed 11/200:45SZX - STN

1 stop25h 10mEmirates

Deal found 8/1£587

Fri 23/116:20STN - SHA

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Deal found 7/1£515

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Deal found 6/1£699

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Deal found 6/1£699

Thu 29/107:40STN - WUH

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3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1£529

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Deal found 6/1£699

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1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1£529

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Mon 16/320:15STN - CAN

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2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1£530

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1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/1£699

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Deal found 7/1£700

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Deal found 6/1£705

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2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1£532

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Deal found 7/1£700

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Deal found 6/1£705

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3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1£543

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1 stop25h 40mEmirates

Deal found 6/1£705

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Deal found 7/1£544

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Deal found 6/1£705

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Deal found 6/1£446

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Deal found 7/1£440

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Deal found 7/1£457

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Deal found 7/1£461

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Deal found 5/1£437

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Deal found 8/1£451

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Deal found 7/1£456

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Deal found 7/1£455

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Deal found 7/1£452

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Deal found 8/1£445

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Deal found 7/1£453

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Deal found 6/1£457

One-way flights from Stansted to China
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Thu 19/206:10STN - CAN

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Deal found 6/1£236

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Deal found 8/1£241

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Deal found 6/1£243

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Deal found 6/1£252

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Deal found 8/1£253

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Deal found 6/1£255

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Deal found 8/1£256

Mon 23/305:55STN - WUH

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Deal found 7/1£259

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1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1£264

Wed 18/220:00STN - SZX

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Deal found 8/1£271

Mon 9/206:10STN - SZX

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Deal found 8/1£272

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LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

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Mon 2/2

06:10-20:00

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/2

09:20-11:35

3 stops34h 15m

£492

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 18/1

07:40-15:00

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

07:10-07:50

3 stops32h 40m

£498

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 22/3

05:55-18:10

3 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

14:40-13:35

3 stops29h 55m

£501

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sun 15/2

22:20-13:55

3 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

10:50-11:25

3 stops32h 35m

£504

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 23/1

16:20-09:55

2 stops33h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

18:30-14:35

2 stops28h 05m

£515

LondonWuhan

STN - WUH

STNWUH

London Stansted

Thu 29/1

07:40-23:40

3 stops32h 00m

Wuhan

Wed 11/2

08:00-11:45

3 stops35h 45m

£529

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Tue 3/3

21:20-07:10

1 stop25h 50m

Shenzhen

Tue 10/3

01:40-20:30

1 stop26h 50m

£529

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Tue 17/2

08:00-17:50

3 stops25h 50m

Shenzhen

Tue 24/2

21:50-22:15

2 stops32h 25m

£530

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 2/2

06:10-13:55

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

21:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

£530

LondonBeijing

STN - PEK

STNPEK

London Stansted

Sat 21/2

07:55-07:10

3 stops39h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/2

02:15-22:15

2 stops28h 00m

£532

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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

How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to China?
A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to China can take about 16h. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £699. Airlines will cover a distance of 5697 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 - 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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