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Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £178

SHA — LHR
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Heathrow

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Cheapest flights from China to Heathrow

Tue 10/1121:45 -
1 stop24h 25m
Fri 20/1116:05 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 28/9£422
Wed 11/1107:35 -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 18/1121:00 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 26/9£449
Fri 16/1021:15 -
1 stop29h 15m
Sun 1/1121:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 24/9£460
Wed 11/1107:45 -
1 stop19h 15m
Wed 18/1121:00 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 27/9£467
Thu 15/1008:10 -
1 stop29h 25m
Fri 30/1016:05 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 28/9£467
Sat 7/1119:30 -
1 stop32h 10m
Sat 14/1121:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 25/9£468
Wed 21/1007:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Wed 28/1021:00 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 23/9£468
Tue 13/1022:15 -
1 stop28h 45m
Wed 28/1021:00 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 24/9£469
Sun 8/1109:55 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sun 15/1121:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 24/9£470
Thu 22/1020:00 -
1 stop31h 00m
Fri 30/1021:50 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 28/9£476
Wed 11/1109:15 -
1 stop17h 45m
Wed 18/1121:00 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 27/9£476
Fri 16/1020:50 -
1 stop19h 20m
Sun 1/1118:10 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 26/9£477

Find flight deals from China to Heathrow

Round-trip from

£411

One-way from

£178

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£1,351

Good round-trip deal

£290 or less

Good one-way deal

£399 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 22/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • China to London
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Tianjin Airlines
  • Tianjin Airlines
  • 17/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • China to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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BeijingLondon

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - LHR London Heathrow

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 17/10

07:55-19:30

1 stop18h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£182

ShenzhenLondon

SZX Shenzhen - LHR London Heathrow

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Fri 27/11

10:05-19:40

1 stop17h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£189

ShenzhenLondon

SZX Shenzhen - LHR London Heathrow

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sat 14/11

09:15-19:00

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£192

ShenzhenLondon

SZX Shenzhen - LHR London Heathrow

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Wed 23/12

09:15-19:00

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£192

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - LHR London Heathrow

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Sat 17/10

22:05-20:00

1 stop28h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£193

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - LHR London Heathrow

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/11

07:15-17:45

1 stop18h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£195

GuangzhouLondon

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - LHR London Heathrow

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 13/10

18:10-06:35

1 stop19h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£196

ShenzhenLondon

SZX Shenzhen - LHR London Heathrow

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Mon 12/10

15:55-18:40

1 stop33h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£201

XiamenLondon

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - LHR London Heathrow

XMNLHR

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 17/10

09:30-20:25

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£202

ShenzhenLondon

SZX Shenzhen - LHR London Heathrow

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sun 4/10

18:40-18:05

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£209

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £507). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £1,100). 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?

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 18% 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China,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.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,239 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 13h 20m. Fly via China Southern, Etihad Airways, or Air China 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 China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £202. Users have also found prices from £204 and £234 on Air China and Cathay Pacific, 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 Shenzhen - 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 £507). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £1,100). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£506Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air ChinaCheapest£623Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£813Average£1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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