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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to China from £282

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 December 2025.

Wed 3/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Tue 9/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£435
Tue 2/1222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 15mChina Southern
Tue 9/1219:05SHA - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12£435
Tue 2/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Fri 12/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£435
Wed 3/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Sun 14/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£437
Wed 3/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Wed 10/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£445
Mon 1/1221:00LHR - CAN
2 stops30h 50mHainan Airlines
Sun 7/1218:55CAN - LHR
2 stops31h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/12£457
Mon 8/1205:55LGW - PVG
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£461
Sun 7/1206:25LGW - PVG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£463
Tue 30/1222:10LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Thu 22/109:00CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Deal found 1/12£463
Tue 2/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Tue 16/1222:50PVG - LGW
1 stop39h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12£468
Sun 7/1206:25LGW - PVG
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£470
Wed 3/1219:45LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1221:50SHA - LHR
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£471

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£435

One-way from

£282

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£674

Good round-trip deal

£379 or less

Good one-way deal

£261 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 9/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 7/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 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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Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

£456

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 18/1

21:50-19:50

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

£460

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:30-15:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 1/4

07:30-19:00

1 stop18h 30m

£465

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

10:10-19:00

3 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

10:45-08:10

2 stops29h 25m

£471

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

12:00-12:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

16:50-07:05

1 stop21h 15m

£484

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Thu 8/1

07:40-21:35

2 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/1

06:55-09:40

3 stops34h 45m

£488

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 24/5

18:50-07:05

1 stop19h 15m

£488

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 4/1

21:50-10:05

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

11:15-19:40

2 stops40h 25m

£489

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Thu 15/1

07:40-22:15

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

07:10-23:00

3 stops23h 50m

£495

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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 £204). Flying from United Kingdom to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £423). 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 3 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from United Kingdom to China in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to China flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 95 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?

Monday 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 3 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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

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
120 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

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
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

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
127 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.4

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, Tianjin Airlines, and China Southern fly from United Kingdom to China in about 9h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 20m. There are 5089 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 £195. Users have also found prices from £199 and £206 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 £204). Flying from United Kingdom to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £423). 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£4Average£953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£271Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£346Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£361Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£363Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£373Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£384Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£387Average£500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£396Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£408Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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