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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to China from £284

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — SHA
19 Dec — 26 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 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£450

One-way from

£284

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£523
28/11-7/12
  • 28/11-7/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • London to China
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5/12
  • 5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 55m 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. 3% 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 19 November 2025.

Fri 28/1122:05STN - SZX
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1203:40SZX - STN
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£450
Fri 5/1222:05STN - SZX
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:55SZX - STN
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£454
Mon 24/1107:30STN - PVG
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1210:45PVG - STN
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£471
Fri 5/1218:55STN - PEK
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1214:30PEK - STN
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£474
Wed 3/1220:55STN - CAN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1219:35CAN - STN
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£483
Thu 4/1221:20STN - SZX
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:55SZX - STN
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£483
Mon 1/1221:20STN - SZX
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:30SZX - STN
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£486
Tue 2/1221:20STN - SZX
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:25SZX - STN
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£495
Wed 3/1220:55STN - CAN
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1209:30CAN - STN
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£503
Mon 15/1207:30STN - PEK
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1219:00PEK - STN
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£503
Wed 3/1220:55STN - CAN
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/320:00CAN - STN
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£510
Tue 2/1208:10STN - PVG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1217:30PVG - STN
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£513

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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

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 19/1

21:55-22:15

3 stops40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

07:45-09:40

3 stops33h 55m

£480

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 7/2

18:20-09:55

3 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

08:55-09:40

3 stops32h 45m

£509

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Mon 5/1

06:10-12:45

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

11:50-11:25

3 stops31h 35m

£515

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Tue 2/12

19:30-10:10

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

07:10-17:50

3 stops42h 40m

£531

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sun 7/12

06:25-04:30

1 stop38h 05m

Shenzhen

Mon 8/6

20:10-15:10

2 stops26h 00m

£533

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sun 7/12

06:25-04:30

1 stop38h 05m

Shenzhen

Mon 15/6

20:10-15:10

2 stops26h 00m

£536

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Thu 8/1

21:20-07:10

1 stop25h 50m

Shenzhen

Thu 15/1

21:15-23:35

2 stops34h 20m

£538

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Fri 5/12

22:05-04:30

1 stop22h 25m

Shenzhen

Thu 18/6

20:10-11:10

2 stops22h 00m

£561

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Sat 7/3

09:50-18:20

2 stops24h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

06:30-19:00

2 stops20h 30m

£562

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 3/12

12:45-14:20

3 stops41h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

07:10-17:50

3 stops42h 40m

£569

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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?

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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 30m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £700. Airlines will cover a distance of 5021 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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