How long is the flight from China to London Heathrow Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from China to London Heathrow Airport in 16h 35m. Fly via China Southern, Etihad Airways, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Heathrow Airport is about 5720 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £165. Users have also found prices from £173 and £177 on China Southern and Tianjin Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from China to London Heathrow Airport?

The most popular route from China to London Heathrow Airport is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Shanghai Pu Dong - London Heathrow or Nanjing Lukou Intl - London Heathrow.

What are the cheapest flights from China to London Heathrow Airport?

Looking for the cheapest flight from China to London Heathrow Airport? While on average our users pay £440, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £257. The most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow), is priced around £466.

What are the most reliable airlines from China to London Heathrow Airport?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from China to London Heathrow Airport on time: China Southern (64%), British Airways (64%), China Eastern (28%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from China to London Heathrow Airport?

China Southern, Air China and Tianjin Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from China to London Heathrow Airport.

Can I find deals for flights from China to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from China to Heathrow?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Heathrow?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from China to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Sun 21/1210:05PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/221:00LHR - PVG

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£440

Tue 23/1209:00SHA - LHR

1 stop39h 20mHainan Airlines

Wed 4/219:45LHR - SHA

1 stop19h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/12£449

Sat 20/1220:20SZX - LHR

1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1219:45LHR - SZX

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£449

Tue 23/1211:35PVG - LHR

1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/121:50LHR - PVG

1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£451

Sat 20/1222:05PVG - LHR

1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/121:00LHR - PVG

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£466

Mon 22/1208:10PVG - LHR

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/221:00LHR - PVG

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£469

Tue 23/1209:00SHA - LHR

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/219:35LHR - SHA

1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£469

Sun 21/1219:50SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/219:45LHR - SHA

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£469

Mon 22/1209:20SHA - LHR

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/219:45LHR - SHA

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£472

Thu 18/1219:45PKX - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 1/108:50LHR - PKX

1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12£472

Sat 27/1211:35PVG - LHR

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1221:30LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£472

Tue 23/1209:00SHA - LHR

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£474

Best flights from China to Heathrow
Discover carefully curated flight deals from China to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Thu 29/109:20SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 35mChina Southern

Thu 5/222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12£439

Fri 23/107:15PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/121:00LHR - PEK

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£453

Fri 30/119:45PKX - LHR

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/208:50LHR - PKX

1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12£455

Thu 29/107:30SZX - LHR

1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 5/221:00LHR - SZX

1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/12£465

Fri 20/321:00PVG - LHR

1 stop20h 10mFinnair

Mon 23/318:10LHR - PVG

1 stop16h 45mFinnair

Deal found 15/12£479

Wed 14/106:50PEK - LHR

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Wed 21/120:20LHR - PEK

1 stop18h 10mEmirates

Deal found 16/12£493

Tue 27/107:30PEK - LHR

1 stop31h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 30/116:50LHR - PEK

1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/12£510

Sun 25/122:15WUH - LHR

2 stops41h 25mXiamenAir

Sun 1/211:45LHR - WUH

2 stops40h 20mXiamenAir

Deal found 15/12£510

Thu 22/118:15CGQ - LHR

1 stop32h 45mBeijing Capital Airlines

Mon 26/121:30LHR - CGQ

1 stop35h 45mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 14/12£512

Mon 16/221:25PKX - LHR

2 stops22h 50mSAUDIA

Thu 19/214:15LHR - PKX

2 stops21h 00mSAUDIA

Deal found 17/12£513

Tue 13/107:55HGH - LHR

1 stop20h 20mAir China

Tue 20/117:40LHR - HGH

1 stop35h 05mAir China

Deal found 16/12£531

Sat 7/213:40SZX - LHR

Nonstop13h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Wed 18/221:10LHR - SZX

Nonstop12h 05mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 16/12£566

Sat 14/310:10PVG - LHR

1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/306:35LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12£573

Fri 13/210:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 1/312:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12£592

Sat 14/311:15SHA - LHR

2 stops40h 25mTianjin Airlines

Sun 22/321:50LHR - SHA

2 stops28h 15mTianjin Airlines

Deal found 15/12£607

Tue 17/309:00SHA - LHR

1 stop39h 20mHainan Airlines

Wed 25/319:45LHR - SHA

1 stop19h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/12£649

Fri 23/119:45PKX - LHR

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 28/108:50LHR - PKX

1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12£455

Tue 3/223:40NKG - LHR

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/221:00LHR - NKG

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£464

Thu 29/109:00CAN - LHR

1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 5/221:00LHR - CAN

1 stop19h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/12£467

Thu 29/120:15HGH - LHR

1 stop29h 40mChina Southern

Thu 5/222:00LHR - HGH

1 stop32h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12£478

Tue 17/306:50PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 50mEmirates

Tue 24/319:00LHR - PEK

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/12£498

Fri 13/303:25PEK - LHR

1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific

Sun 15/320:15LHR - PEK

1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12£510

Sun 1/218:15CGQ - LHR

1 stop32h 45mBeijing Capital Airlines

Mon 9/221:30LHR - CGQ

1 stop35h 45mBeijing Capital Airlines

Deal found 15/12£521

Mon 2/209:00CAN - LHR

1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 16/221:00LHR - CAN

1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/12£474

Fri 27/206:50SZX - LHR

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/321:00LHR - SZX

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£488

Sun 8/220:35HGH - LHR

1 stop28h 25mChina Southern

Tue 17/222:00LHR - HGH

1 stop32h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£493

Fri 30/106:50PEK - LHR

1 stop36h 50mEmirates

Fri 6/215:50LHR - PEK

1 stop22h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/12£499

Sat 14/317:30SHA - LHR

1 stop30h 25mAir China

Mon 23/317:40LHR - SHA

1 stop14h 25mAir China

Deal found 15/12£582

Wed 25/223:55PKX - LHR

1 stop25h 15mSAUDIA

Sat 28/216:15LHR - PKX

1 stop16h 50mSAUDIA

Deal found 15/12£583

Fri 30/107:30SZX - LHR

1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 6/221:00LHR - SZX

1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/12£492

Direct flights from China to Heathrow
Explore direct flight options from China to Heathrow based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Thu 22/110:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 4/212:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/12£466

Wed 1/411:35WUH - LHR

Nonstop11h 40mChina Southern

Wed 24/619:15LHR - WUH

Nonstop10h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£518

Fri 13/210:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop15h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 1/312:15LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/12£528

Sun 24/511:35WUH - LHR

Nonstop11h 40mChina Southern

Wed 24/619:15LHR - WUH

Nonstop10h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£533

Sun 29/311:35WUH - LHR

Nonstop11h 40mChina Southern

Wed 24/619:15LHR - WUH

Nonstop10h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£534

Sun 29/311:35WUH - LHR

Nonstop11h 40mChina Southern

Sun 21/619:15LHR - WUH

Nonstop10h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£549

Sat 7/213:40SZX - LHR

Nonstop13h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Wed 18/221:10LHR - SZX

Nonstop12h 05mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 16/12£566

Mon 2/212:05CAN - LHR

Nonstop12h 55mChina Southern

Mon 16/219:35LHR - CAN

Nonstop11h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12£567

Sat 31/113:40SZX - LHR

Nonstop13h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Sat 7/221:10LHR - SZX

Nonstop12h 05mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 16/12£567

Mon 19/113:40SZX - LHR

Nonstop13h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Sun 25/121:10LHR - SZX

Nonstop12h 05mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 16/12£571

Thu 2/413:20CAN - LHR

Nonstop12h 40mChina Southern

Thu 16/422:10LHR - CAN

Nonstop11h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£580

Fri 23/114:20PKX - LHR

Nonstop11h 35mChina Southern

Wed 28/121:30LHR - PKX

Nonstop9h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12£583

Last-minute flights from China to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from China to Heathrow. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 20/1220:20SZX - LHR

1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1219:45LHR - SZX

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£449

Sun 21/1210:05PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/221:00LHR - PVG

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£440

Tue 23/1209:00SHA - LHR

1 stop39h 20mHainan Airlines

Wed 4/219:45LHR - SHA

1 stop19h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/12£449

Tue 23/1211:35PVG - LHR

1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/121:50LHR - PVG

1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£451

Tue 20/119:45PKX - LHR

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/108:50LHR - PKX

1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12£433

Thu 22/118:55PVG - LHR

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/221:00LHR - PVG

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£422

Thu 22/119:45PKX - LHR

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/120:55LHR - PKX

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12£430

Fri 23/107:15PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/121:00LHR - PEK

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£453

Mon 26/107:15PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/121:00LHR - PEK

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£434

Thu 29/109:20SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 35mChina Southern

Thu 5/222:00LHR - SHA

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 15/12£439

Thu 29/115:35NKG - LHR

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/222:00LHR - NKG

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£441

Sat 31/118:55PVG - LHR

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/221:40LHR - PVG

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£454

One-way flights from China to Heathrow
Search for one-way flight options from China to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Wed 24/1207:25SZX - LHR

1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/12£156

Mon 16/307:15PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/12£158

Fri 20/307:15PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/12£161

Tue 3/319:50HGH - LHR

1 stop31h 10mTianjin Airlines

Deal found 16/12£166

Sun 21/1207:20CAN - LHR

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£169

Fri 6/207:20CAN - LHR

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£173

Tue 20/120:55NKG - LHR

1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/12£173

Thu 21/517:00PEK - LHR

1 stop33h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/12£176

Tue 3/312:30HGH - LHR

1 stop35h 50mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/12£176

Mon 2/307:15PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/12£183

Mon 22/1207:30CAN - LHR

1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/12£184

Sun 21/1209:00CAN - LHR

1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/12£185

Find flight deals from China to Heathrow

Round-trip from	£392
One-way from	£156
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£653
Good round-trip deal	£523 or less
Good one-way deal	£251 or less

Finnair
17/3-26/3
2 total stops
55h 25m total
China to London

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Hainan Airlines
24/12
1 total stop
16h 55m total
China to London

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£439

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/1

07:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

21:00-20:55

1 stop15h 55m

£453

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 30/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

£455

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 23/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

£455

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 3/2

23:40-19:00

1 stop27h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:00-08:20

1 stop27h 20m

£464

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Thu 29/1

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

21:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

£465

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LHR

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 29/1

09:00-17:30

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

21:00-00:10

1 stop19h 10m

£467

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LHR

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/2

09:00-17:30

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

21:00-23:05

1 stop18h 05m

£474

HangzhouLondon

HGH - LHR

HGHLHR

Hangzhou

Thu 29/1

20:15-17:55

1 stop29h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

22:00-14:10

1 stop32h 10m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

21:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 23/3

18:10-18:55

1 stop16h 45m

£479

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Best time to book a flight from China to Heathrow

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to London Heathrow Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £278). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £633). 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 CN to LHR?

It’s typically best to fly out from China to London Heathrow Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to London Heathrow Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from China to London Heathrow Airport

The most flights from CN0 to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from China to London delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from China to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Shenzhen Airlines

7.6

Good

22 reviews

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Shenzhen Airlines

7.6

Good

22 reviews

Shenzhen Airlines

7.6

Good

22 reviews

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China Southern

7.5

Good

122 reviews

Shenzhen Airlines

7.6

Good

22 reviews

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China Eastern

7.2

Good

178 reviews

Shenzhen Airlines

7.6

Good

22 reviews

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Air China

7.1

Good

129 reviews

Shenzhen Airlines

7.6

Good

22 reviews

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from China to London Heathrow Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from China to London Heathrow Airport in 16h 35m. Fly via China Southern, Etihad Airways, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Heathrow Airport is about 5720 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to London Heathrow Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £165. Users have also found prices from £173 and £177 on China Southern and Tianjin Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from China to London Heathrow Airport?
The most popular route from China to London Heathrow Airport is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Shanghai Pu Dong - London Heathrow or Nanjing Lukou Intl - London Heathrow.
What are the most reliable airlines from China to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from China to London Heathrow Airport on time: China Southern (64%), British Airways (64%), China Eastern (28%).
What are the cheapest flights from China to London Heathrow Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from China to London Heathrow Airport? While on average our users pay £440, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £257. The most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow), is priced around £466.
Can I find deals for flights from China to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on China to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from China to Heathrow?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Heathrow.
Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Heathrow?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Heathrow 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 China to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £278). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £633). 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 5 airlines flying from China to Heathrow

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Tianjin Airlines	Cheapest£488	Average£614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Tianjin Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£500	Average£616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£502	Average£695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest£607	Average£645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air China	Cheapest£628	Average£660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £156

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapest flights from China to HeathrowExplore the most affordable flight options available from China to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

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Find hourly flight availability from China to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to London Heathrow Airport?

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

Weekly flight availability from China to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from China to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from China to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.