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Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £179

SHA — LHR
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Heathrow

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Cheapest flights from China to Heathrow

Mon 28/1221:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 13/107:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 22/10£444
Sat 21/1107:45 -
1 stop19h 15m
Sat 28/1121:00 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 21/10£465
Mon 23/1121:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Mon 30/1118:10 -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 22/10£472
Thu 12/1121:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 25/1107:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 22/10£475
Thu 12/1118:55 -
1 stop32h 45m
Wed 18/1121:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 25/10£479
Thu 3/1221:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sun 6/1216:15 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 21/10£488
Tue 17/1122:05 -
1 stop28h 55m
Wed 25/1121:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 22/10£489
Thu 12/1121:00 -
1 stop28h 00m
Thu 19/1118:10 -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 23/10£491
Fri 13/1107:15 -
1 stop18h 30m
Sat 21/1121:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 22/10£498
Sat 21/1108:15 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 28/1121:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 21/10£498
Thu 29/1022:00 -
1 stop27h 45m
Fri 13/1121:00 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 23/10£500
Tue 24/1117:55 -
2 stops44h 30m
Thu 3/1221:30 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 24/10£501

Find flight deals from China to Heathrow

Round-trip from

£444

One-way from

£179

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£763

Good round-trip deal

£655 or less

Good one-way deal

£214 or less
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  • 28/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • China to London
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1/12-31/12
  • 1/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 55m total
  • China to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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XiamenLondon

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - LHR London Heathrow

XMNLHR

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sat 5/12

17:50-19:40

2 stops33h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£183

XiamenLondon

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - LHR London Heathrow

XMNLHR

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Fri 6/11

17:55-19:00

1 stop33h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£202

ShenzhenLondon

SZX Shenzhen - LHR London Heathrow

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Mon 21/12

14:30-06:25

1 stop23h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£202

ChongqingLondon

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CKGLHR

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 23/12

21:10-20:30

1 stop31h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£206
Fastest return journey

ChongqingLondon

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CKGLHR

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 28/11

15:00-19:00

Nonstop12h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£222

XiamenLondon

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - LHR London Heathrow

XMNLHR

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 5/11

01:10-06:25

Nonstop13h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£226

ChongqingLondon

CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CKGLHR

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Thu 18/3

07:50-14:10

1 stop38h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£247

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/11

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LHR London Heathrow

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£252

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/12

02:20-15:55

2 stops45h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

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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 £480). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £1,089). 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 China Southern,Air China, 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
247 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,272 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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 19h 25m. Fly via Finnair, Emirates, or Shenzhen Airlines 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 Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £177. Users have also found prices from £191 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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £480). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £1,089). 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 4 airlines flying from China to Heathrow

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£501Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£548Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£616Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£805Average£1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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