Cheap flights from China to London from £166

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
11 jan — 18 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 12 dezembro 2025.

sáb 27/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
sáb 3/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12£450
qua 24/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
qua 31/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12£451
dom 21/1210:05SZX - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom 28/1221:50LHR - SZX
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£485
seg 29/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop36h 40mKLM
seg 5/110:00LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/12£489
ter 16/1214:55CAN - LHR
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom 4/121:50LHR - CAN
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£493
seg 29/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
seg 5/110:05LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12£499
sex 19/1209:00CAN - LHR
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
qua 7/119:45LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£502
qui 18/1209:00CAN - LHR
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
qua 7/119:45LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£504
dom 21/1221:00PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom 28/1217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£505
sáb 13/1209:00CAN - LHR
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
qua 7/119:45LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£509
qui 18/1211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mKLM
sáb 3/117:50LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 35mKLM
Deal found 10/12£510
seg 15/1207:30CAN - LHR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
qua 7/119:45LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£511

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 12 dezembro 2025.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£166

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£653

Good round-trip deal

£524 or less

Good one-way deal

£190 or less
22/1-4/2
  • 22/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • China to London
17/12
  • 17/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 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 12 dezembro 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 - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 20/1

11:45-13:50

2 stops34h 05m

London Stansted

sáb 31/1

14:40-00:45

2 stops26h 05m

£432

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

sáb 24/1

09:15-19:00

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

sáb 31/1

21:00-09:55

1 stop28h 55m

£438

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 25/1

21:00-17:55

1 stop28h 55m

London Heathrow

dom 1/2

21:50-12:00

1 stop30h 10m

£447

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LHR

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

sáb 24/1

07:40-19:00

1 stop19h 20m

London Heathrow

sáb 31/1

21:00-20:55

1 stop15h 55m

£447

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 22/1

18:55-19:40

1 stop32h 45m

London Heathrow

qua 4/2

21:00-10:30

1 stop29h 30m

£448

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb 24/1

07:10-11:35

3 stops36h 25m

London Stansted

sáb 31/1

11:55-22:15

2 stops26h 20m

£455

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 15/1

11:45-13:20

2 stops33h 35m

London Stansted

dom 18/1

19:30-10:00

2 stops30h 30m

£476

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LHR

CANLHR

Guangzhou Baiyun

qua 21/1

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

sex 6/2

21:00-00:10

1 stop19h 10m

£481

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 22/1

10:55-18:00

Nonstop15h 05m

London Heathrow

qua 4/2

12:15-09:10

Nonstop12h 55m

£485

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

ter 20/1

06:15-12:05

1 stop37h 50m

London Stansted

sáb 31/1

20:15-21:05

1 stop16h 50m

£512

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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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 £278). Flying from China to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £633). 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 12 dezembro 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 36% 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. Saturday mornings 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 12 dezembro 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.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

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 15h 05m. China and London are separated by a distance of 5738 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    £165 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 £173 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 £633). 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

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 12 dezembro 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£488Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£501Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£503Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£608Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£629Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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