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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to China from £253

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to China

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 December 2025.

Wed 31/1220:35LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/116:05PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£548
Wed 31/1218:10STN - PVG
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:45PVG - STN
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£615
Wed 31/1217:15LHR - PKX
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/109:30PKX - LHR
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£637
Wed 31/1211:35LGW - PEK
Nonstop10h 00mAir China
Mon 12/110:05PEK - LGW
2 stops28h 50mAir China
Deal found 29/12£642
Wed 31/1222:05LHR - CAN
1 stop14h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/105:00CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/12£654
Wed 31/1210:00LHR - CAN
1 stop19h 30mSAUDIA
Sat 31/115:25CAN - LHR
1 stop24h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 30/12£658
Wed 31/1213:50LGW - PVG
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/118:05PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£697
Tue 30/1206:20LHR - PVG
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/111:25PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£704
Wed 31/1217:40LHR - PEK
Nonstop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/118:55PEK - LHR
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£714
Tue 30/1218:10STN - PVG
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:45PVG - STN
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£714
Wed 31/1211:25STN - SHA
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/111:50SHA - STN
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£716
Mon 29/1217:50LHR - CAN
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/205:00CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/12£739

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to China flight deals. Data was last updated 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£423

One-way from

£253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£786

Good round-trip deal

£364 or less

Good one-way deal

£247 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/4-4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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  • 26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 31 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to China that are best for you.

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LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/3

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£425

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:00-18:45

Nonstop14h 45m

£425

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

12:00-13:00

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

17:50-07:05

1 stop20h 15m

£425

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

12:00-12:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 24/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£425

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

21:50-00:10

1 stop18h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/2

10:05-19:00

1 stop16h 55m

£430

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/2

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

£437

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:10-09:20

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

19:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

£437

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

17:40-16:05

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/2

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

£445

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from United Kingdom with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to China?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to China (average of £188). Flying from United Kingdom to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £414). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from United Kingdom to China in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to China. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to China flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to China delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to China flights?

Over the past year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 31 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from the United Kingdom to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
185 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
135 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to China?

    Airlines like British Airways, China Southern, and China Eastern fly from United Kingdom to China in about 11h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 25m. There are 5744 mi between United Kingdom and China. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £191. Users have also found prices from £195 and £198 on Tianjin Airlines and Hainan Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to China (average of £188). Flying from United Kingdom to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £414). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£4Average£920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£265Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£338Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£349Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£351Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£365Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£376Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£377Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£388Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£400Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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