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Cheap flights from London to Shenzhen from £238

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SZX
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Shenzhen are usually found in January or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from London to Shenzhen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Shenzhen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 August 2026.

Wed 2/922:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Wed 9/907:25 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 3/8£481
Sun 30/811:15 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sun 6/919:00 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 31/7£485
Wed 2/912:35 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sat 12/918:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 4/8£486
Tue 20/1019:50 -
1 stop19h 50m
Fri 20/1100:45 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 3/8£486
Wed 2/912:35 -
1 stop17h 50m
Wed 9/917:55 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 3/8£487
Thu 24/912:35 -
1 stop16h 15m
Wed 7/1021:00 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 4/8£488
Wed 19/822:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Fri 11/907:35 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 1/8£490
Tue 29/912:35 -
1 stop15h 50m
Sun 11/1018:05 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 3/8£490
Sun 30/822:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Sun 6/907:35 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 31/7£490
Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 17/1109:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 31/7£496
Sat 3/1021:30 -
1 stop17h 30m
Fri 16/1022:25 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 4/8£497
Sun 30/812:40 -
1 stop35h 30m
Sun 6/919:10 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 31/7£500

Find flight deals from London to Shenzhen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Shenzhen (SZX). 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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£238

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£783

Good round-trip deal

£400 or less

Good one-way deal

£331 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 31/8-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 15m total
  • London to Shenzhen
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m total
  • London to Shenzhen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Shenzhen.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Shenzhen.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Shenzhen 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 4 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Shenzhen that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

10:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Shenzhen

Fri 20/11

19:10-14:00

1 stop26h 50m

£521

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

10:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Shenzhen

Mon 16/11

19:10-06:30

1 stop19h 20m

£521

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

10:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Shenzhen

Tue 17/11

19:10-14:00

1 stop26h 50m

£521

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

10:30-11:40

1 stop17h 10m

Shenzhen

Sun 15/11

13:05-14:00

1 stop32h 55m

£545

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

11:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

Shenzhen

Wed 9/9

07:15-19:10

1 stop18h 55m

£568

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sat 30/1

17:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Shenzhen

Sun 7/2

20:30-14:00

1 stop25h 30m

£571

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Tue 25/8

18:45-07:10

1 stop29h 25m

Shenzhen

Wed 2/9

19:10-23:20

2 stops35h 10m

£584

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Fri 30/10

20:15-22:00

1 stop17h 45m

Shenzhen

Tue 10/11

00:45-17:55

1 stop25h 10m

£587

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sat 7/11

17:00-00:25

1 stop23h 25m

Shenzhen

Mon 16/11

19:10-06:30

1 stop19h 20m

£595

LondonShenzhen

STN - SZX

STNSZX

London Stansted

Sun 30/8

21:05-22:40

1 stop18h 35m

Shenzhen

Wed 16/9

00:45-18:45

1 stop25h 00m

£624

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shenzhen (average of £497). Flying from London to Shenzhen in July is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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 LON to SZX?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Shenzhen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Shenzhen as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Shenzhen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Shenzhen flights typically cost between £651 and £950 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £481 on Air China (31 Aug–12 Sept).

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

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

Beijing (PKX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from London to Shenzhen on Cheapflights.

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

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

Zhengzhou (CGO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £387.

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

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

Flights via Beijing (PKX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 16m.

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

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

Flights via Beijing (PKX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 51m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Shenzhen?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Shenzhen, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 4 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Shenzhen, such as Emirates,Shenzhen Airlines, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,643 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,643 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,643 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Shenzhen Airlines
7.9
Good
26 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,643 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Southern
7.4
Good
168 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,643 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,643 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Eastern
7.3
Good
230 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,643 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Shenzhen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Shenzhen (SZX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to Shenzhen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shenzhen from London; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Shenzhen airport from London. It is only a 16.6 mi journey from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shenzhen’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London to Shenzhen?

    There are many flights that can get you from London to Shenzhen in 12h 05m. Fly via China Eastern, Emirates, or Shenzhen Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from London to Shenzhen is about 5958 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Shenzhen round-trip?

    According to our current data, Hainan Airlines (£153), China Southern (£399), and China Eastern (£402) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Shenzhen. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £294. Shenzhen Airlines flights start at £303 while deals on Air China start at £305 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from London to Shenzhen are London Heathrow - Shenzhen, London Gatwick - Shenzhen and London Stansted - Shenzhen.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Shenzhen?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £280. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Shenzhen) can be booked for £421 on average, our data indicates £1,225 when flying from London to Shenzhen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Shenzhen (average of £497). Flying from London to Shenzhen in July is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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 6 airlines flying from London to Shenzhen

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from London to Shenzhen. 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 4 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£153Average£394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£399Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£402Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£406Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£485Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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EmiratesCheapest£573Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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