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Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £187

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to 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 19 July 2026.

Mon 16/1121:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1118:10
LHR
-
PVG
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£484
Thu 13/821:00
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/820:50
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£488
Thu 3/1221:00
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 10m
Finnair
Sun 13/1213:35
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
Finnair
Deal found 16/7£490
Wed 19/809:00
CKG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/912:35
LHR
-
CKG
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£490
Thu 6/807:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Wed 19/819:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7£492
Tue 13/1021:40
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop25h 35m
China Southern
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 17/7£496
Thu 6/808:35
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Wed 19/821:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7£497
Thu 13/807:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/821:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£499
Fri 11/921:30
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop78h 00m
SAUDIA
Tue 15/916:15
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop17h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 18/7£499
Wed 14/1006:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 17/7£502
Fri 16/1007:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 17/7£502
Thu 13/806:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Wed 26/819:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 15/7£503

Find flight deals from China to Heathrow

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Heathrow flight deals. Data was last updated 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£484

One-way from

£187

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£782

Good round-trip deal

£670 or less

Good one-way deal

£229 or less
16/11-23/11
  • 16/11-23/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • China to London
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£86 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Heathrow 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 19 July 2026.
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

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

18:15-06:40

1 stop20h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/12

13:55-09:15

1 stop35h 20m

£558

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/11

18:15-06:40

1 stop20h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

13:55-09:15

1 stop35h 20m

£564

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/9

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

14:25-22:20

1 stop24h 55m

£585

ChongqingLondon

CKG - LHR

CKGLHR

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 19/8

15:00-20:00

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

22:00-15:55

Nonstop10h 55m

£586

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 3/12

19:45-18:10

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 12/12

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

£592

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/8

07:45-20:00

1 stop19h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/8

21:00-14:15

Nonstop10h 15m

£600

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 5/12

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 12/12

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

£610

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

09:05-19:50

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

21:00-18:20

1 stop14h 20m

£621

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/12

06:50-18:20

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

19:00-22:30

1 stop19h 30m

£624

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Fri 11/9

10:55-20:55

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

17:35-15:55

1 stop15h 20m

£630

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Best time to book a flight from China to Heathrow

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £505). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £922). 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 19 July 2026.

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.

How often are flights from China to London delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 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?

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 China to London flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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 19 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines,China Southern, andAir China 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
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Southern
7.4
Good
162 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Air China
7.4
Good
156 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Heathrow. 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 China to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from China to London Heathrow Airport in 12h. Fly via Etihad Airways, Emirates, or Tianjin Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Heathrow Airport is about 5301 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 Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £199. Users have also found prices from £201 and £203 on Air China 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 Beijing Daxing Intl - London Heathrow.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £505). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £922). 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 3 airlines flying from China to Heathrow

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£545Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£626Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£695Average£1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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