Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £158

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
11 Jan — 18 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 12 December 2025.

Sat 27/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Sat 3/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12£450
Wed 24/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Wed 31/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12£451
Sat 27/1220:55CTU - LHR
1 stop30h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 5/121:10LHR - CTU
1 stop37h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/12£456
Sat 20/1208:20CGO - LHR
1 stop18h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 14/321:10LHR - CGO
1 stop19h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/12£457
Thu 18/1219:45PKX - LHR
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/113:55LHR - PKX
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12£462
Wed 17/1208:20CGO - LHR
1 stop18h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 14/321:10LHR - CGO
1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/12£476
Sun 21/1210:05SZX - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1221:50LHR - SZX
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£485
Tue 23/1216:15CGO - LHR
1 stop30h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 17/317:50LHR - CGO
1 stop37h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£488
Mon 29/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 40mKLM
Mon 5/110:00LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/12£489
Tue 16/1214:55CAN - LHR
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/121:50LHR - CAN
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£493
Sun 21/1216:15CGO - LHR
1 stop35h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 17/317:50LHR - CGO
1 stop37h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£500
Fri 19/1209:00CAN - LHR
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/119:45LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£502

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£158

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£653

Good round-trip deal

£524 or less

Good one-way deal

£190 or less
22/1-4/2
  • 22/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • China to London
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 20m 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 12 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

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sat 24/1

09:15-19:00

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

21:00-09:55

1 stop28h 55m

£438

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Sun 25/1

12:15-17:55

1 stop37h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:50-12:30

1 stop30h 40m

£444

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

21:00-17:55

1 stop28h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:50-12:00

1 stop30h 10m

£447

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LHR

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 24/1

07:40-19:00

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

21:00-20:55

1 stop15h 55m

£447

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 11/1

23:55-17:10

1 stop25h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

22:05-19:15

1 stop85h 10m

£450

ChengduLondon

CTU - LHR

CTULHR

Chengdu

Sat 27/12

20:55-19:10

1 stop30h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 5/1

21:10-18:10

1 stop37h 00m

£456

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 26/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

£457

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Mon 26/1

07:15-17:55

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

21:00-21:55

1 stop16h 55m

£462

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 24/1

19:45-06:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

08:50-08:45

1 stop15h 55m

£475

ZhengzhouLondon

CGO - LHR

CGOLHR

Zhengzhou

Mon 22/12

08:20-19:10

1 stop18h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:10-10:40

1 stop29h 30m

£476

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 £633). 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 12 December 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 12 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

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

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 18h 55m. Fly via SAUDIA, Shenzhen Airlines, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Heathrow Airport is about 5089 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 £173 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 £633). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£488Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£501Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£503Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£608Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£629Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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