Cheap flights from China to London Heathrow Airport from £157

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
2 Jan — 9 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 3 December 2025.

Tue 23/1219:30SZX - LHR
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Wed 31/1217:15LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£441
Thu 4/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Mon 5/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12£442
Tue 23/1218:05PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12£451
Thu 4/1208:50SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Mon 5/121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12£453
Sat 13/1220:10SZX - LHR
1 stop25h 50mChina Southern
Tue 6/121:30LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 30/11£463
Thu 4/1219:20SZX - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 30/121:00LHR - SZX
1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/11£464
Tue 2/1211:10PVG - LHR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1219:00LHR - PVG
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£473
Sat 27/1207:35CGO - LHR
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/121:00LHR - CGO
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£475
Tue 16/1214:35CGO - LHR
1 stop36h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 16/321:10LHR - CGO
1 stop19h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/12£481
Tue 2/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Mon 8/1208:40LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 1/12£485
Wed 3/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Tue 9/1208:40LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 2/12£485
Mon 15/1216:15CGO - LHR
1 stop30h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/317:50LHR - CGO
1 stop37h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£493

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£157

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£666

Good round-trip deal

£581 or less

Good one-way deal

£193 or less
22/1-4/2
  • 22/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • China to London
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • China to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 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 3 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

Tue 23/12

19:30-18:35

1 stop31h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

17:15-18:10

1 stop16h 55m

£441

ZhengzhouLondon

CGO - LHR

CGOLHR

Zhengzhou

Sat 27/12

07:35-17:30

1 stop17h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

£475

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Thu 15/1

11:50-20:50

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

14:45-17:35

1 stop18h 50m

£475

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

20:50-18:35

1 stop29h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£492

ZhengzhouLondon

CGO - LHR

CGOLHR

Zhengzhou

Mon 15/12

16:15-15:00

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

17:50-15:00

1 stop37h 10m

£493

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Fri 23/1

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

21:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

£493

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/1

21:50-18:35

1 stop28h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£494

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 6/2

23:40-19:00

1 stop27h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:00-00:10

1 stop19h 10m

£498

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/1

06:50-07:10

1 stop32h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 23/1

20:20-22:30

1 stop18h 10m

£499

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Thu 15/1

06:50-16:55

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

22:00-22:30

1 stop16h 30m

£499

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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 £208). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £623). 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 3 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 13% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 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 3 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, 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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

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 18h. Fly via China Southern, Cathay Pacific, or China Eastern 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 Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £167. Users have also found prices from £175 and £179 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Heathrow Airport (average of £208). Flying from China to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £623). 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£398Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£495Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£510Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£616Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£637Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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