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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £227

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
1 Mar — 8 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 30 January 2026.

Fri 13/311:05
STN
-
PVG
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/310:45
PVG
-
STN
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£411
Sun 19/407:35
STN
-
CAN
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/523:30
CAN
-
STN
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£429
Fri 6/322:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/321:15
SZX
-
STN
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£442
Sun 8/319:30
STN
-
SZX
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/321:15
SZX
-
STN
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£452
Fri 6/322:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/321:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£456
Mon 2/305:55
STN
-
PVG
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/300:10
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£458
Thu 19/317:20
STN
-
SZX
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/420:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£459
Tue 10/320:25
STN
-
PVG
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/311:45
PVG
-
STN
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£461
Mon 8/609:35
STN
-
PVG
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/601:35
PVG
-
STN
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£474
Mon 23/307:25
STN
-
PVG
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/417:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£484
Tue 3/318:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/321:15
SZX
-
STN
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£489
Sun 22/315:45
STN
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/417:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£489

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 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£411

One-way from

£227

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£526
13/3-27/3
  • 13/3-27/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • London to China
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1/3
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • London to China
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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 30 January 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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Stansted

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonGuangzhou

STN - CAN

STNCAN

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

07:35-15:25

2 stops24h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/5

23:30-18:30

2 stops26h 00m

£429

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Fri 6/3

22:05-04:30

1 stop22h 25m

Shenzhen

Tue 17/3

21:15-11:30

2 stops22h 15m

£442

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Mon 27/4

05:50-13:50

2 stops25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/5

01:35-21:25

2 stops26h 50m

£509

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

18:55-13:50

2 stops35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/5

01:35-21:25

2 stops26h 50m

£509

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Mon 27/4

05:50-13:50

2 stops25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

01:35-21:25

2 stops26h 50m

£509

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 10/3

14:30-22:15

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

19:35-11:15

2 stops23h 40m

£518

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Thu 5/3

18:05-04:00

2 stops25h 55m

Shenzhen

Thu 12/3

01:55-12:05

1 stop18h 10m

£518

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 12/3

08:05-07:40

1 stop15h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

20:30-10:35

2 stops22h 05m

£522

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Wed 11/3

14:05-15:05

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/3

23:00-12:05

1 stop21h 05m

£533

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 14/3

08:05-15:15

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

06:30-19:00

2 stops20h 30m

£541

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/1

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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 24% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 80 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 26% 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. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £533. 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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