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Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £155

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
9 jan — 16 jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 dezembro 2025.

sex 19/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
qui 15/122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12£444
dom 21/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
sáb 10/121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12£444
dom 21/1219:45PKX - LHR
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
ter 6/120:55LHR - PKX
1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/12£449
sáb 27/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
sáb 3/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12£451
seg 22/1218:25PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 10mChina Southern
qua 31/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12£452
seg 22/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
qua 31/1221:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 8/12£454
seg 29/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
seg 5/121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 7/12£455
sáb 27/1219:45PKX - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
qui 22/120:55LHR - PKX
1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/12£459
sex 26/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
sex 2/121:40LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£466
sáb 27/1207:30PEK - LHR
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
qui 22/120:15LHR - PEK
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/12£489
ter 30/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
ter 6/119:20LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£492
dom 28/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
dom 4/117:15LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/12£495

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 10 dezembro 2025.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£155

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£657

Good round-trip deal

£527 or less

Good one-way deal

£191 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • China to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to London Heathrow.
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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 10 dezembro 2025.
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

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

sex 23/1

21:10-19:00

1 stop29h 50m

London Heathrow

sex 30/1

21:50-11:00

1 stop29h 10m

£432

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

sex 23/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

sex 30/1

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

£435

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LHR

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

sex 23/1

07:20-19:40

1 stop20h 20m

London Heathrow

sex 30/1

21:50-00:10

1 stop18h 20m

£441

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

qua 21/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

qua 28/1

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

£445

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

dom 8/2

06:40-19:40

1 stop21h 00m

London Heathrow

qua 18/2

21:00-11:20

1 stop30h 20m

£455

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qui 22/1

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

qua 4/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£462

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

qui 22/1

15:35-17:35

1 stop34h 00m

London Heathrow

qui 29/1

22:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

£464

HangzhouLondon

HGH - LHR

HGHLHR

Hangzhou

qui 22/1

22:35-18:35

1 stop28h 00m

London Heathrow

qui 29/1

21:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£473

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LHR

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

qua 21/1

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

sex 6/2

21:00-00:10

1 stop19h 10m

£484

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sex 6/2

09:20-17:55

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

ter 17/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£486

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 £279). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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 10 dezembro 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to London Heathrow Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 22% 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?

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

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.

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 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 10 dezembro 2025.
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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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.6
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.6
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.6
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.6
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.6

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 16h 35m. Fly via Etihad Airways, China Southern, 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 £166. Users have also found prices from £174 and £178 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 Beijing Capital - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £279). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from China to Heathrow. 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 10 dezembro 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£491Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£503Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£505Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£611Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£632Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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