Cheap flights from China to London from £156

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to London

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Cheapest flights from China to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 December 2025.

Wed 24/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1219:45LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£487
Mon 29/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop31h 20mKLM
Mon 5/106:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 18/12£492
Fri 26/1210:05PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£498
Wed 24/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:35LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£502
Wed 24/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Wed 31/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop21h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/12£507
Tue 23/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Fri 9/110:00LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/12£513
Mon 22/1202:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Fri 9/111:35LGW - PVG
1 stop14h 10mAir China
Deal found 20/12£516
Wed 31/1222:15PVG - LHR
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Wed 7/110:00LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/12£519
Tue 23/1211:25PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Fri 9/108:40LCY - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 20/12£531
Sat 27/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/122:15LHR - PVG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£534
Sat 27/1216:40PVG - STN
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/120:10STN - PVG
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£537
Mon 29/1207:10SHA - LTN
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/106:25LTN - SHA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£542

Find flight deals from China to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to London flight deals. Data was last updated 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£411

One-way from

£156

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£654

Good round-trip deal

£556 or less

Good one-way deal

£252 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • China to London
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 26/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 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 (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to London (LON).

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to London 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 21 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/1

11:45-13:25

2 stops33h 40m

London Luton

Mon 26/1

20:50-10:30

2 stops29h 40m

£471

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/1

07:20-19:10

1 stop19h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

21:10-15:05

1 stop33h 55m

£472

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

13:50-18:35

1 stop36h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£472

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

22:05-19:10

1 stop29h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

21:10-11:00

1 stop29h 50m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

20:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

09:05-19:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

21:10-14:10

1 stop33h 00m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

07:10-23:00

3 stops23h 50m

London Stansted

Mon 26/1

17:00-22:15

3 stops45h 15m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/1

01:50-11:45

1 stop17h 55m

London Stansted

Mon 26/1

06:10-05:25

1 stop15h 15m

£480

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/1

11:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

06:30-09:25

1 stop18h 55m

£492

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/1

10:45-19:05

3 stops40h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

19:30-10:00

2 stops30h 30m

£493

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to London

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Estimated return price
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London (average of £278). Flying from China to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £634). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from China to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 December 2025.

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 37% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to London. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to London flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday 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 159 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 21 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.5

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to London. 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?

    Departing from China to London will take you 18h 05m. China and London are separated by a distance of 5720 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    £169 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Tianjin Airlines, with prices starting from £174 and £177, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London (average of £278). Flying from China to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £634). 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 London

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£488Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£501Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£503Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£608Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£629Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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