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Cheap flights from China to London from £164

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 November 2025.

Thu 25/1216:50SHA - LGW
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/107:50LGW - SHA
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£369
Wed 17/1220:50SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/107:50LGW - SHA
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£374
Wed 17/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/107:50LGW - PVG
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£375
Thu 25/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/107:50LGW - PVG
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£384
Mon 15/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/107:50LGW - PVG
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£418
Thu 25/1216:50SHA - LGW
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Thu 1/109:55LGW - SHA
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 9/11£425
Fri 14/1122:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Sat 29/1120:20LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 10/11£434
Fri 26/1218:35PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Sat 3/120:20LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/11£434
Wed 17/1220:50SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Thu 1/109:55LGW - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 8/11£435
Mon 17/1118:35PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 45mChina Southern
Thu 1/109:55LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 8/11£435
Thu 25/1206:55PVG - LGW
1 stop31h 25mChina Southern
Thu 1/109:55LGW - PVG
1 stop30h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 9/11£436
Sun 16/1121:35PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 23/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/11£437

Cheap flight deals from China to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to London flight deals. Data was last updated 11 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£369

One-way from

£164

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Good round-trip deal

£656 or less

Good one-way deal

£227 or less
25/12-1/1
  • 25/12-1/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • China to London
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 2/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 11 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London that are best for you.

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop21h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

07:50-22:15

2 stops30h 25m

£369

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/12

20:25-06:20

1 stop17h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

07:50-21:35

2 stops29h 45m

£384

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

16:50-06:20

1 stop21h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

09:55-13:20

1 stop19h 25m

£425

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/11

20:30-20:10

2 stops31h 40m

London Luton

Fri 5/12

20:50-15:15

2 stops34h 25m

£450

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

20:05-06:25

1 stop18h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

09:55-19:20

1 stop25h 25m

£455

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/12

18:35-17:20

1 stop30h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/12

20:20-21:20

1 stop17h 00m

£455

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/12

20:25-06:25

1 stop18h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 2/1

07:00-19:00

2 stops28h 00m

£460

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

£460

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LTN

SHALTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

08:50-21:15

2 stops20h 25m

London Luton

Wed 7/1

20:50-22:15

3 stops41h 25m

£462

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

12:35-09:40

3 stops29h 05m

London Stansted

Sat 6/12

14:40-22:15

2 stops23h 35m

£464

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London (average of £209). Flying from China to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £625). 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 11 November 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 38% 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 5 May 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.

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 11 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
175 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.1
Good
122 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,510 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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 19h 40m. China and London are separated by a distance of 5697 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    £166 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Beijing Capital Airlines and China Southern, with prices starting from £182 and £182, 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.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London (average of £209). Flying from China to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £625). 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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Discover the top 5 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 11 November 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest£399Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£496Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£511Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£618Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£627Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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