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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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SZX
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shenzhen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shenzhen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shenzhen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 April 2026.

Wed 13/521:05
STN
-
SZX
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Sat 16/500:45
SZX
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£477
Wed 13/521:45
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Sat 16/500:45
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£482
Wed 13/522:15
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop17h 25m
Emirates
Sat 16/500:45
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop20h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£501
Tue 28/412:35
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Wed 6/519:35
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 00m
Air China
Deal found 21/4£508
Wed 23/911:35
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 18/1019:00
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/4£508
Wed 22/422:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/516:55
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£511
Mon 1/611:15
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/619:35
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£519
Wed 3/611:15
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/619:35
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£520
Tue 28/421:30
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop16h 50m
China Southern
Mon 4/513:50
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop35h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 21/4£520
Wed 13/519:15
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop21h 55m
China Southern
Mon 25/507:30
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 21/4£524
Sun 19/422:00
LHR
-
SZX
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/416:55
SZX
-
LHR
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£525
Tue 2/611:15
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop26h 05m
Air China
Tue 9/619:35
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop18h 00m
Air China
Deal found 18/4£525

Find flight deals to Shenzhen

Find the latest flights to Shenzhen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 April 2026.

Return from

£477

One-way from

£300

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£576

Good round-trip deal

£415 or less

Good one-way deal

£310 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 13/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • London to Shenzhen
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • London to Shenzhen
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

22:00-14:00

1 stop33h 00m

Shenzhen

Wed 6/5

19:35-20:25

1 stop31h 50m

£591

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Tue 12/5

21:05-22:40

1 stop18h 35m

Shenzhen

Mon 25/5

00:45-12:55

1 stop19h 10m

£616

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 13/5

14:55-22:40

1 stop24h 45m

Shenzhen

Wed 27/5

00:45-12:55

1 stop19h 10m

£616

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

11:15-14:35

1 stop20h 20m

Shenzhen

Wed 6/5

21:00-06:35

1 stop16h 35m

£621

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

21:45-22:40

1 stop17h 55m

Shenzhen

Mon 8/6

00:45-19:45

1 stop26h 00m

£622

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

11:15-14:35

1 stop20h 20m

Shenzhen

Thu 7/5

20:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

£641

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

14:55-22:40

1 stop24h 45m

Shenzhen

Sat 6/6

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£645

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Wed 13/5

21:05-22:40

1 stop18h 35m

Shenzhen

Fri 22/5

00:45-12:55

1 stop19h 10m

£646

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

22:15-22:40

1 stop17h 25m

Shenzhen

Wed 3/6

00:45-12:25

1 stop18h 40m

£648

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Tue 19/5

14:55-22:40

1 stop24h 45m

Shenzhen

Sat 30/5

00:45-12:55

1 stop19h 10m

£648

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Best time to book a flight to Shenzhen

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shenzhen

When is the best time to book a flight to Shenzhen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Shenzhen. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Shenzhen is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Shenzhen?

On average, a flight from London to Shenzhen takes 15 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Shenzhen from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shenzhen?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Shenzhen are Shenzhen Airlines, Air China and China Southern.

Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
From £485
Air China
Air China
From £404
China Southern
China Southern
From £378
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £152

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shenzhen?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Shenzhen are Hainan Airlines, China Southern and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Shenzhen by month

Plan your trip to Shenzhen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shenzhen ranges from 24.0 - 336.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 336.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shenzhen when rainfall is around 24.0 mm.

Temperature in Shenzhen by month

Plan your trip to Shenzhen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shenzhen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shenzhen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen. Reviews last updated 22 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Shenzhen Airlines, andChina Southern to China by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
208 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

FAQs about flying to Shenzhen

Getting around Shenzhen

Getting around the city by Metro is fast and easy and the system runs throughout the day to all parts of Shenzhen.  There are also local bus services and ferries to and from Hong Kong.  The city taxi services have a meter system and fares are well regulated and reasonable.  There is a fuel surcharge but it is small, and in general the service is very good.

  • When is the best time to fly to Shenzhen?

    The city truly is an any time destination, and its many great attractions and a calendar of events throughout the year ensures that it is always busy.  Many visitors prefer to visit from October to March which is the dry season, and though temperatures are mild at most times of year, it can be humid from May to September.  Local events such as Chinese New Year in January see an influx of visitors to the city, and a rise in the cost of flights and accommodation.  The cheapest time to visit is from June to August, but cheap flights can often be found at any time.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen (SZX), located 16.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Shenzhen.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shenzhen if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shenzhen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shenzhen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shenzhen.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shenzhen. One-way flights to Shenzhen typically cost £61, while return flights cost around £47.

  • How much is a return flight to Shenzhen?

    A return flight to Shenzhen will typically cost around £120, however they can be found for as little as £47.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shenzhen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shenzhen, London offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Shenzhen have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shenzhen can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shenzhen?

    Yes. Shenzhen has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport is the closest property to Shenzhen (0.0 mi away from Shenzhen).

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