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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom 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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£443

One-way from

£284

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£746

Good round-trip deal

£386 or less

Good one-way deal

£252 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 29/9-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£85 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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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 18 August 2025.

Mon 29/912:15MAN - CAN
1 stop24h 35mHainan Airlines
Sun 12/1015:15CAN - MAN
1 stop22h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/8£443
Fri 19/922:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 14/1021:15PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/8£458
Sat 27/922:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 30/920:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/8£460
Sat 4/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 19/1021:40PVG - LHR
1 stop29h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/8£460
Wed 15/1022:05LHR - PVG
1 stop35h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 28/1018:25PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/8£461
Thu 28/812:00LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Wed 3/920:00SHA - LGW
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/8£462
Fri 5/911:35LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 7/901:30PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/8£462
Tue 4/1110:20LHR - PVG
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1108:40PVG - LHR
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£464
Thu 28/821:00LHR - PVG
1 stop21h 20mChina Southern
Thu 4/921:55PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/8£465
Sun 28/907:45STN - PVG
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1018:20PVG - STN
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£465
Mon 1/911:15LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Mon 8/916:55PVG - LGW
1 stop20h 40mAir China
Deal found 17/8£465
Wed 17/922:05LHR - PVG
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/921:10PVG - LHR
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£465

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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 18 August 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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United Kingdom

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 19/9

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/10

21:40-19:50

1 stop29h 10m

£458

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/12

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£460

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

17:40-19:10

1 stop33h 30m

£461

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sun 28/9

07:45-12:55

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

18:20-11:25

2 stops24h 05m

£465

LondonShanghai

STN - SHA

STNSHA

London Stansted

Wed 1/10

17:25-17:25

3 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/10

18:50-20:05

2 stops32h 15m

£465

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/10

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£467

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

21:00-10:10

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/9

21:50-19:00

1 stop28h 10m

£468

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Mon 8/9

15:30-18:40

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/9

10:50-00:45

2 stops20h 55m

£468

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/9

16:35-06:35

1 stop21h 00m

£468

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 29/8

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£468

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to China

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to China (average of £572). Flying from United Kingdom to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 18 August 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 18 August 2025.
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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
7.6
Good
106 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
95 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
160 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

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 Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and Air China fly from United Kingdom to China in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 45m. There are 5726 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 £285. Users have also found prices from £285 and £286 on Tianjin Airlines and Gulf Air, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to China (average of £572). Flying from United Kingdom to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 18 August 2025.
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EmiratesCheapest£4Average£1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£75Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£350Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£354Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£363Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air FranceCheapest£364Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapest£368Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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FinnairCheapest£375Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£379Average£477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£383Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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