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.
SHA — LHR
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 18 December 2025.

Sun 21/1210:05PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£441
Sat 20/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/121:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£467
Sun 21/1219:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/219:45LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£470
Thu 18/1219:45PKX - LHR
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/108:50LHR - PKX
1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12£473
Sun 21/1216:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Wed 4/222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£494
Sat 20/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Sun 1/217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£496
Sun 21/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Sun 1/217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£502
Sun 21/1221:00PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£505
Thu 18/1211:50PEK - LHR
1 stop17h 00mKLM
Thu 1/120:25LHR - PEK
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/12£505
Sun 21/1221:00PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/221:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£506
Sat 20/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/219:45LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£509
Sat 20/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Mon 2/219:35LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£511

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£393

One-way from

£156

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£654

Good round-trip deal

£525 or less

Good one-way deal

£252 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 17/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • China to London
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • China to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 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 December 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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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 18 December 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

WuhanLondon

WUH - LHR

WUHLHR

Wuhan

Sun 22/3

11:00-18:35

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

21:00-20:25

1 stop16h 25m

£404

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

£454

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

£456

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

£456

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 29/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

£457

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£479

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£483

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Fri 27/2

06:50-19:40

1 stop20h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

21:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

£489

QingdaoLondon

TAO - LHR

TAOLHR

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 29/1

14:30-17:20

1 stop34h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

17:50-13:15

1 stop35h 25m

£491

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Fri 30/1

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

21:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

£493

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 £634). 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 December 2025.

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?

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 18 December 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.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Related info for your journey

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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 15h 35m. Fly via China Southern, Etihad Airways, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Heathrow Airport is about 5510 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 £174 and £177 on China Southern and Tianjin Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

  • 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 £634). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£489Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£501Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£503Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£608Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£630Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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