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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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
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 19 November 2025.

Thu 25/1217:30SZX - LHR
1 stop32h 25mChina Southern
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - SZX
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£449
Sat 20/1219:15SZX - LHR
1 stop26h 45mChina Southern
Wed 31/1217:15LHR - SZX
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£452
Mon 24/1121:15CSX - LHR
1 stop17h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1111:00LHR - CSX
1 stop15h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11£455
Tue 18/1118:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£458
Fri 28/1114:35CTU - LHR
1 stop34h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 2/1221:00LHR - CTU
1 stop19h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/11£460
Sun 23/1121:35PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/11£463
Sat 22/1118:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1212:15LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£465
Tue 18/1116:50SHA - LHR
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - SHA
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£465
Wed 19/1122:50PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Tue 25/1121:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11£467
Thu 20/1108:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Thu 27/1122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£468
Thu 20/1108:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Thu 27/1122:00LHR - SHA
1 stop33h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/11£468
Thu 25/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£468

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 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£427

One-way from

£156

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Good one-way deal

£227 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • China to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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China

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sat 20/12

19:15-14:00

1 stop26h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

17:15-18:55

1 stop17h 40m

£452

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Tue 16/12

21:35-17:30

1 stop27h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/12

21:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

£476

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/12

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£477

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

10:45-22:15

2 stops27h 30m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

11:25-20:50

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/12

11:30-19:15

1 stop23h 45m

£485

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

21:50-18:35

1 stop28h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£487

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/12

11:25-20:50

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/12

11:30-19:15

1 stop23h 45m

£489

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/2

16:30-18:35

1 stop34h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£493

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/3

18:00-17:35

1 stop31h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

21:00-21:55

1 stop16h 55m

£507

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 16/3

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 22/3

10:20-20:20

2 stops26h 00m

£510

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Best time to book a flight from China to Heathrow

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £209). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £626). 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 November 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.

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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.

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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 19 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Air China
7.2
Good
126 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,532 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.

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 26h 45m. Fly via China Southern, China Eastern, or Hainan Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Heathrow Airport is about 5958 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 Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £156. Users have also found prices from £162 and £182 on Etihad Airways and China Southern, 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 Guangzhou Baiyun - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £209). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £626). 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 19 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£399Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£497Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£512Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£619Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£627Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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