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Cheap flights from Shenzhen to London from £161

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SZX — LON
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shenzhen to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shenzhen to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/306:35
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:30
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£468
Sat 28/216:45
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
China Southern
Fri 13/321:30
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£469
Fri 13/322:30
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop26h 50m
China Southern
Sat 25/421:30
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop16h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£476
Thu 12/320:35
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/321:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£477
Mon 30/322:25
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop27h 05m
China Southern
Tue 7/421:30
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop16h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£482
Mon 30/308:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Tue 7/421:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£485
Sat 28/208:55
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/314:35
LGW
-
SZX
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£502
Fri 13/322:30
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/314:35
LGW
-
SZX
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£502
Thu 12/319:20
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop19h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 19/310:30
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1£510
Thu 12/300:45
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 55m
Emirates
Fri 20/313:35
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 27/1£535
Fri 13/310:05
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/321:50
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£535
Wed 11/307:30
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop31h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 15/310:30
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1£536

Find flight deals from Shenzhen to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shenzhen (SZX) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£468

One-way from

£161

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

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Average price

£515
13/3-25/4
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  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • Shenzhen to London
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  • 24h 50m total
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ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Fri 13/3

22:30-17:20

1 stop26h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

21:30-21:20

1 stop16h 50m

£476

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Thu 12/3

20:35-19:40

1 stop31h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

21:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

£477

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Mon 30/3

22:25-18:30

1 stop27h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

21:30-21:20

1 stop16h 50m

£482

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Mon 30/3

08:30-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/4

21:00-19:20

1 stop15h 20m

£485

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Sat 28/2

08:55-17:20

1 stop16h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 13/3

14:35-22:55

2 stops24h 20m

£502

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Fri 13/3

22:30-17:20

1 stop26h 50m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/3

14:35-21:20

2 stops22h 45m

£502

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Thu 12/3

00:45-11:40

1 stop18h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/3

13:35-22:00

1 stop24h 25m

£535

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Wed 11/3

07:30-06:30

1 stop31h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/3

10:30-00:25

1 stop29h 55m

£536

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Mon 30/3

08:30-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/4

07:30-11:45

2 stops21h 15m

£537

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sat 28/2

13:40-19:40

3 stops38h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:50-11:00

1 stop29h 10m

£550

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Best time to book a flight from Shenzhen to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shenzhen to London

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shenzhen to London?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shenzhen to London (average of £464). Flying from Shenzhen to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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 SZX to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Shenzhen 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 28 January 2026.

When flying from Shenzhen 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Shenzhen to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Shenzhen to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PKX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Shenzhen to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Shenzhen to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Shenzhen to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £508.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Shenzhen to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Shenzhen to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Shenzhen to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Shenzhen to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

How often are flights from Shenzhen to London delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Shenzhen and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 185 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shenzhen 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?

Tuesday 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 Shenzhen to London flights?

Over the past year, Shenzhen Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% 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 28 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shenzhen to London, such as Shenzhen Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.6
Good
23 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

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
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Shenzhen to London?

    Shenzhen (SZX), located 16.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Shenzhen to London. 1 airline have flights from Shenzhen to London on a regular basis. Booking flights from Shenzhen to London should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to London per day.

  • How long is the flight from Shenzhen to London?

    China Southern and Emirates can get you from Shenzhen to London in just under 18h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 55m. Shenzhen and London are separated by a distance of 5959 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shenzhen to London round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shenzhen to London round-trip from £490. This flight start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shenzhen to London?

    Most travelers choose Shenzhen - London Heathrow, Shenzhen - London Gatwick or Shenzhen - London City when deciding on the best route from Shenzhen to London.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shenzhen to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shenzhen to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shenzhen to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shenzhen to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shenzhen to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to London?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shenzhen to London (average of £464). Flying from Shenzhen to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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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