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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to China from £271

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
12 May — 19 May1
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 12 April 2026.

Wed 13/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Sun 17/515:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/4£465
Sun 1/1109:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 25m
Gulf Air
Mon 30/1116:30
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/4£467
Sat 16/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 25/515:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/4£470
Wed 13/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Sun 24/515:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/4£472
Sun 7/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Gulf Air
Mon 22/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/4£472
Mon 15/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Mon 29/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/4£475
Sat 13/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 22/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/4£477
Wed 4/1121:00
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 24/1113:30
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/4£478
Sun 28/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Gulf Air
Wed 22/715:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/4£479
Thu 5/1121:00
LHR
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1113:30
PVG
-
LHR
Nonstop12h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/4£480
Mon 2/1117:40
LHR
-
PEK
Nonstop10h 00m
Air China
Tue 17/1114:50
PEK
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 00m
Air China
Deal found 7/4£481
Mon 1/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Mon 15/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/4£481

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 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£603

Good round-trip deal

£363 or less

Good one-way deal

£255 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 16/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 12 April 2026.
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

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

22:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 29/6

15:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

£513

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

22:05-14:00

1 stop32h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 16/6

19:20-06:55

1 stop18h 35m

£534

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sun 3/5

09:30-09:00

1 stop16h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 15/5

19:40-12:45

1 stop24h 05m

£551

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

21:45-09:00

1 stop28h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-07:00

1 stop18h 20m

£553

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

14:45-09:00

1 stop35h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 12/6

19:50-15:05

1 stop26h 15m

£554

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

21:45-08:45

1 stop28h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 26/6

19:50-12:45

1 stop23h 55m

£554

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

11:00-18:25

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

11:50-06:30

1 stop25h 40m

£565

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

21:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

Beijing Capital

Thu 7/5

08:30-18:40

1 stop17h 10m

£572

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

21:20-20:15

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 8/5

07:45-18:40

1 stop17h 55m

£572

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£574

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to China

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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 £189). 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 12 April 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from United Kingdom to China in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% 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 10% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Tuesday 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 12 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,China Southern, andAir China 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
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
200 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

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 Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, and China Southern fly from United Kingdom to China in about 16h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 15m. 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 Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £203. Users have also found prices from £211 and £230 on Hainan Airlines and China Southern, 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 £189). 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 12 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£252Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£350Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkmenistan AirlinesCheapest£378Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£388Average£444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£389Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£390Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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SAUDIACheapest£401Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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China EasternCheapest£401Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£405Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Gulf AirCheapest£406Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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