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Cheap flights from China to London from £250

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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LON
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£544

One-way from

£250

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£867

Good round-trip deal

£608 or less

Good one-way deal

£271 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/10-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • China to London
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Thai Airways
  • Thai Airways
  • 13/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to London (LON).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to London (LON).
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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 15 July 2025.

Fri 10/1007:15PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mEmirates
Tue 11/1120:20LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mEmirates
Deal found 12/7£544
Thu 21/815:25PVG - LHR
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 3/909:30LHR - PVG
1 stop20h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/7£546
Wed 15/1007:15PVG - LTN
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1013:15LTN - PVG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£546
Wed 6/817:25PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/819:15LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£547
Wed 15/1000:05PVG - STN
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1007:05STN - PVG
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£547
Mon 10/1106:15PVG - LGW
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Thu 20/1120:25LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Deal found 14/7£547
Wed 12/1123:00PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1121:40LGW - PVG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£550
Thu 25/1223:05PVG - LGW
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/117:05LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/7£555
Tue 14/1007:15PVG - STN
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Tue 21/1014:55STN - PVG
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/7£561
Tue 29/711:15PVG - LHR
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Thu 11/911:45LHR - PVG
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Deal found 15/7£570
Sun 3/808:50SHA - STN
3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/806:00STN - SHA
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£579
Tue 29/711:15PVG - LCY
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Thu 11/908:40LCY - PVG
1 stop17h 45mKLM
Deal found 13/7£586

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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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

07:15-18:40

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

20:20-21:05

1 stop16h 45m

£544

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/8

15:25-07:00

1 stop22h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

09:30-12:40

1 stop20h 10m

£546

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/10

07:15-22:45

2 stops22h 30m

London Luton

Wed 22/10

13:15-22:20

2 stops26h 05m

£546

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/8

17:25-19:15

1 stop32h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

19:15-09:30

1 stop31h 15m

£547

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

06:15-06:40

1 stop32h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£547

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

23:00-18:25

1 stop27h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

21:40-15:15

2 stops33h 35m

£550

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/12

23:05-22:35

1 stop31h 30m

London Gatwick

Fri 2/1

10:05-17:10

1 stop23h 05m

£556

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/10

07:15-18:45

1 stop18h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 12/11

14:05-15:05

1 stop17h 00m

£559

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

18:20-20:05

2 stops32h 45m

London Stansted

Fri 12/9

23:10-20:30

3 stops38h 20m

£562

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

08:50-14:00

3 stops36h 10m

London Stansted

Thu 28/8

06:00-15:35

3 stops26h 35m

£579

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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 £112). Flying from China to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 15 July 2025.

When flying from China to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 15 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, andEmirates 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
336 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,214 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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

    £250 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Thai Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines, with prices starting from £254 and £262, 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 Heathrow.

  • 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 £112). Flying from China to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 7 airlines flying from China to London

Discover the top 7 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 15 July 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest£443Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£485Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£498Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£526Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£527Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapest£600Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£604Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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