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Cheap flights from China to London from £186

PVG — LON
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to London

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Cheapest flights from China to London

Sat 19/1218:30 -
1 stop27h 40m
Wed 30/1216:05 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 9/11£438
Thu 24/1210:10 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sun 3/116:05 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 5/11£444
Mon 21/1221:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 20/107:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 5/11£481
Thu 3/1221:00 -
1 stop31h 40m
Wed 9/1207:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 8/11£484
Thu 17/1218:30 -
1 stop27h 40m
Fri 1/116:05 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 6/11£486
Thu 17/1213:15 -
1 stop32h 55m
Fri 1/116:05 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/11£488
Wed 25/1119:45 -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 8/1220:55 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 7/11£496
Mon 28/1221:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 13/107:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 5/11£498
Tue 22/1219:45 -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 29/1208:40 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 7/11£502
Wed 2/1219:45 -
1 stop18h 55m
Wed 9/1219:20 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 4/11£507
Fri 25/1222:05 -
1 stop28h 55m
Thu 15/417:05 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 6/11£508
Tue 17/1118:40 -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 24/1108:40 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 6/11£509

Find flight deals from China to London

Round-trip from

£438

One-way from

£186

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£1,306

Good round-trip deal

£333 or less

Good one-way deal

£283 or less
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 19/12-30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 40m total
  • China to London
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5/12-31/12
  • 5/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • China to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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XiamenLondon

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - LHR London Heathrow

XMNLHR

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Tue 15/12

17:55-19:00

1 stop33h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£204

GuangzhouLondon

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - LHR London Heathrow

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 24/11

15:00-18:25

1 stop35h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£207

XiamenLondon

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - LHR London Heathrow

XMNLHR

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Tue 17/11

01:10-06:25

Nonstop13h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£230

XiamenLondon

XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl - LHR London Heathrow

XMNLHR

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Fri 11/12

11:45-19:00

2 stops39h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£234

GuangzhouLondon

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - LGW London Gatwick

CANLGW

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 5/12

21:20-15:55

1 stop26h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£235

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LHR London Heathrow

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/12

21:00-20:40

1 stop31h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

ShanghaiLondon

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LGW London Gatwick

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

22:25-15:35

1 stop25h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£255

GuangzhouLondon

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - LHR London Heathrow

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 15/4

19:20-15:20

1 stop27h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£258

GuangzhouLondon

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - LGW London Gatwick

CANLGW

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 15/4

19:20-06:55

1 stop18h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£258

BeijingLondon

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - LHR London Heathrow

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 17/1

19:45-18:10

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£275

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Best time to book a flight from China to London

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to London

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to London?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London (average of £579). Flying from China to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £919). 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 LON?

When flying from China to London, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from China to London

The most flights from CN0 to LON are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from China to London delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 209 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to London flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Saturday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from China to London?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from China to London, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to London?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to London flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines,China Southern, andAir China from China to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
29 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
29 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
29 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
29 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
29 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
249 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
29 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,286 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
29 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from China to London?

    Departing from China to London will take you 13h 15m. China and London are separated by a distance of 6001 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to London one-way?

    £178 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and Tianjin Airlines, with prices starting from £191 and £200, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to London?

    The most popular flight routes from China to London are Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow, Shanghai Pu Dong - London Heathrow and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from China to London?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from China to London are Garuda Indonesia (100%), LATAM Airlines (78%) and China Eastern (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from China to London?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £359. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £471 on average, our data indicates £649 when flying from China to London.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to London 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?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London (average of £579). Flying from China to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £919). 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 London

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British AirwaysCheapest£502Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£549Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£630Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£856Average£1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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