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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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
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 8 February 2026.

Tue 31/320:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Thu 24/916:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 6/2£419
Tue 31/320:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Mon 21/918:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 6/2£421
Mon 2/309:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Sun 15/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2£421
Mon 2/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
China Southern
Sun 15/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2£423
Tue 15/920:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Tue 22/918:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 6/2£427
Mon 23/322:25
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop26h 55m
China Southern
Sat 18/421:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 5/2£427
Tue 10/311:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£427
Tue 10/309:00
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£427
Sun 8/321:15
PEK
-
LHR
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:50
LHR
-
PEK
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£429
Mon 2/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£430
Tue 12/520:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Thu 21/510:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 6/2£433
Sat 7/318:05
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
China Southern
Sat 14/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2£434

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£156

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£603

Good round-trip deal

£570 or less

Good one-way deal

£269 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 31/3-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • China to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 20m total
  • China to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 8 February 2026.
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

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£421

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

09:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£427

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£438

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

08:10-18:35

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

17:15-16:20

1 stop15h 05m

£439

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sat 28/3

20:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

22:00-11:50

1 stop30h 50m

£448

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

19:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£457

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 8/3

19:45-18:10

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

20:55-08:45

1 stop27h 50m

£467

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

19:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:10-22:10

1 stop17h 00m

£472

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Thu 12/3

20:35-19:40

1 stop31h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

17:40-19:40

1 stop18h 00m

£473

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

22:05-15:25

1 stop34h 20m

£490

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Best time to book a flight from China to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from China with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London (average of £295). Flying from China to London 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 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 8 February 2026.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 7 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to London flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 15% 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 early afternoon 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 12% 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 8 February 2026.
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.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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
7,721 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

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

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 17h 15m. 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?

    £171 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 Tianjin Airlines and Air China, with prices starting from £174 and £179, 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 Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick and Shanghai Pu Dong - London Gatwick.

  • 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 £295). Flying from China to London 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 6 airlines flying from China to London

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from China to London. 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£468Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£480Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£492Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£494Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£512Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£529Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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