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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £236

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
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 3 August 2026.

Thu 3/921:55
STN
-
SZX
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/919:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£486
Sun 30/812:40
STN
-
SZX
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/919:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£498
Thu 20/821:55
STN
-
SZX
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/919:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£515
Sun 23/822:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/919:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£518
Thu 24/922:05
STN
-
CAN
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1018:30
CAN
-
STN
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8£526
Wed 30/921:30
STN
-
CAN
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1016:05
CAN
-
STN
3 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£535
Fri 25/915:25
STN
-
CAN
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1021:15
CAN
-
STN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£537
Wed 21/1021:30
STN
-
CAN
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1020:00
CAN
-
STN
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£537
Wed 2/908:20
STN
-
SZX
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/919:10
SZX
-
STN
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£538
Thu 3/921:55
STN
-
SZX
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/901:55
SZX
-
STN
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8£539
Tue 1/908:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/902:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8£543
Fri 11/906:35
STN
-
SHA
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/919:00
SHA
-
STN
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£543

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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£486

One-way from

£228

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£753
3/9-10/9
  • 3/9-10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 25m total
  • London to China
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28/8
  • 28/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 August 2026.
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LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 21/9

22:45-10:55

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

19:00-19:25

2 stops31h 25m

£549

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 3/9

05:45-13:20

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/9

19:00-17:35

2 stops29h 35m

£550

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 20/8

05:45-10:00

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

11:15-14:35

2 stops34h 20m

£577

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Fri 11/9

06:35-19:00

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

19:00-14:40

2 stops26h 40m

£580

LondonChengdu

STN - CTU

STNCTU

London Stansted

Wed 23/9

18:00-19:00

3 stops42h 00m

Chengdu

Sat 3/10

20:15-23:05

3 stops33h 50m

£594

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 3/12

17:20-08:15

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

09:55-16:20

1 stop38h 25m

£603

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 3/9

06:30-10:00

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

21:20-22:50

2 stops32h 30m

£609

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Fri 20/11

10:55-08:15

1 stop37h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

22:55-09:55

1 stop19h 00m

£613

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sun 6/9

10:50-06:25

1 stop36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/9

07:55-16:40

1 stop39h 45m

£614

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 15/9

08:00-10:55

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 22/9

19:00-11:30

2 stops23h 30m

£619

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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 28% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 77 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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

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 18h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £622. 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 - 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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