Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £143

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from China to Heathrow

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Heathrow flight deals. Data was last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£421

One-way from

£143

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£722

Good round-trip deal

£550 or less

Good one-way deal

£201 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 21/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 55m total
  • China to London
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 15m total
  • China to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to London Heathrow.

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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 18 September 2025.

Tue 21/1018:30CTU - LHR
1 stop32h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 2/1121:10LHR - CTU
1 stop29h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/9£421
Fri 31/1006:35SZX - LHR
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1121:50LHR - SZX
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£423
Tue 21/1008:30CTU - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Tue 28/1021:30LHR - CTU
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/9£434
Sat 11/1008:30CTU - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Sun 19/1021:00LHR - CTU
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 18/9£446
Fri 31/1007:10PEK - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1121:50LHR - PEK
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£452
Tue 14/1022:10XIY - LHR
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1010:20LHR - XIY
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£462
Mon 1/1219:45PKX - LHR
1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1213:55LHR - PKX
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9£464
Fri 31/1007:20CAN - LHR
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1121:50LHR - CAN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£466
Sun 5/1019:30SZX - LHR
1 stop29h 35mChina Southern
Thu 23/1021:00LHR - SZX
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9£468
Tue 23/1222:50XIY - LHR
1 stop28h 10mTianjin Airlines
Sun 4/121:50LHR - XIY
Nonstop10h 25mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 17/9£474
Mon 1/1223:55PEK - LHR
1 stop24h 40mAir France
Mon 8/1217:35LHR - PEK
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Deal found 17/9£476
Tue 7/1023:00SZX - LHR
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1022:00LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£477

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

Fly from

China

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChengduLondon

CTU - LHR

CTULHR

Chengdu

Tue 21/10

08:30-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

21:30-19:55

1 stop14h 25m

£434

ChengduLondon

CTU - LHR

CTULHR

Chengdu

Sat 11/10

08:30-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 19/10

21:00-21:55

1 stop17h 55m

£446

Xi'anLondon

XIY - LHR

XIYLHR

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 14/10

22:10-20:00

1 stop28h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 21/10

10:20-14:10

2 stops20h 50m

£462

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sun 5/10

19:30-18:05

1 stop29h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 23/10

21:00-19:20

1 stop15h 20m

£468

Xi'anLondon

XIY - LHR

XIYLHR

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 23/12

22:50-19:00

1 stop28h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

21:50-16:15

Nonstop10h 25m

£474

Xi'anLondon

XIY - LHR

XIYLHR

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 23/12

22:50-19:00

1 stop28h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 4/1

21:50-16:15

Nonstop10h 25m

£474

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

£478

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

13:55-08:45

1 stop34h 50m

£478

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 22/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

£478

Xi'anLondon

XIY - LHR

XIYLHR

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 31/10

16:05-19:40

Nonstop11h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 7/11

21:50-16:15

Nonstop10h 25m

£489

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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?

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 18 September 2025.

When flying from China to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Air China, andBritish Airways 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.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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  • 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, Tianjin Airlines, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Heathrow Airport is about 5155 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 Shenzhen Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £143. Users have also found prices from £150 and £221 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

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

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

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£385Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£479Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£493Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£592Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£596Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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