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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to China from £302

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SHA
6 jul — 13 jul1
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 1 julho 2025.

Round-trip from

£463

One-way from

£302

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£741

Good round-trip deal

£389 or less

Good one-way deal

£269 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 20/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 1 julho 2025.

ter 30/918:00LGW - PVG
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
dom 5/1010:45PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/6£462
qua 20/822:00LHR - PVG
1 stop34h 20mHainan Airlines
dom 24/823:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/6£463
qua 5/1117:15LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
ter 18/1111:10PVG - LHR
1 stop34h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6£464
seg 3/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
seg 10/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6£464
qua 20/822:00LHR - SHA
1 stop18h 05mHainan Airlines
qua 3/908:30SHA - LHR
1 stop18h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/6£468
sáb 4/1021:30LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 55mChina Southern
dom 19/1006:55PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 29/6£473
qui 18/912:35LGW - PVG
1 stop14h 20mAir China
seg 13/1001:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Deal found 29/6£475
seg 6/1022:05LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
qui 16/1020:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/6£476
qui 18/912:35LGW - SHA
1 stop16h 20mAir China
ter 14/1020:25SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 10mAir China
Deal found 29/6£478
sex 14/1111:40LGW - PKX
1 stop23h 50mAir China
sex 21/1120:35PKX - LGW
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 29/6£478
sáb 1/1122:00LHR - PKX
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
dom 9/1119:30PKX - LHR
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6£478
sáb 8/1111:40LGW - PEK
1 stop18h 05mAir China
ter 18/1117:30PEK - LGW
1 stop21h 25mAir China
Deal found 29/6£478

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 1 julho 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

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

ter 30/9

18:00-11:50

Nonstop10h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 5/10

10:45-16:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£462

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

qua 20/8

22:00-15:20

1 stop34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 24/8

23:05-19:30

1 stop27h 25m

£463

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

qua 5/11

17:15-10:00

1 stop32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 18/11

11:10-14:00

1 stop34h 50m

£464

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

seg 3/11

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 10/11

08:50-18:15

1 stop17h 25m

£464

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

qua 20/8

22:00-23:05

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qua 3/9

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

£468

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

sáb 4/10

21:30-10:25

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 19/10

06:55-06:50

1 stop30h 55m

£473

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

qui 18/9

12:35-09:55

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

seg 13/10

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£475

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

seg 6/10

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qui 16/10

20:50-20:00

1 stop30h 10m

£476

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

qui 18/9

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 14/10

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£478

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

sex 14/11

11:40-19:30

1 stop23h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

sex 21/11

20:35-06:55

1 stop18h 20m

£478

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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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, 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 1 julho 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 1 julho 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andKLM 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
41 reviews
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Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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
100 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Gulf Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £302. Users have also found prices from £303 and £318 on China Southern and China Eastern, 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?

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  • 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 1 julho 2025.
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EmiratesCheapest£4Average£1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£75Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£345Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£350Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£360Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapest£362Average£481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£365Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£370Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FinnairCheapest£370Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£374Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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