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Cheap flights from China to London Stansted Airport from £230

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STN
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Stansted

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Cheapest flights from China to Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Stansted. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2026.

Mon 4/515:55
PEK
-
STN
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:45
STN
-
PEK
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£488
Thu 23/407:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Thu 30/414:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 9/3£491
Wed 22/407:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Wed 29/421:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 8/3£493
Tue 17/306:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Tue 24/320:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/3£498
Mon 12/1007:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Fri 30/1020:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/3£501
Mon 6/407:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Mon 11/514:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 10/3£503
Sun 17/515:30
PEK
-
STN
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/506:00
STN
-
PEK
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£505
Thu 7/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Wed 20/514:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 12/3£506
Fri 19/612:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/906:10
STN
-
PVG
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£508
Wed 2/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Tue 8/1220:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 8/3£508
Fri 3/415:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/406:00
STN
-
PVG
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£509
Sat 18/415:20
CAN
-
STN
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/518:00
STN
-
CAN
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£521

Find flight deals from China to Stansted

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Stansted flight deals. Data was last updated 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£230

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,431
4/5-12/5
  • 4/5-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • China to London
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£123 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease (£52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Stansted 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 13 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London Stansted Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 30/6

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£501

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Mon 6/4

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£503

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - STN

CANSTN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 7/5

09:00-07:50

3 stops29h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 20/5

06:15-11:55

2 stops22h 40m

£539
Fastest return journey

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/4

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 15/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£539

XiamenLondon

XMN - STN

XMNSTN

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Tue 2/6

09:55-16:00

3 stops37h 05m

London Stansted

Thu 4/6

06:00-11:30

2 stops22h 30m

£542

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/4

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 20/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£551

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/4

15:55-19:35

2 stops34h 40m

London Stansted

Mon 27/4

20:50-05:25

1 stop25h 35m

£558

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/6

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 21/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£558

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Mon 20/4

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 27/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£586

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

19:00-11:45

2 stops23h 45m

London Stansted

Wed 29/4

21:20-18:25

3 stops38h 05m

£587

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to London Stansted Airport

How often are flights from China to London delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 422 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday 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 Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 50% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Stansted. 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 Stansted Airport?

    Emirates can get you from China to London Stansted Airport in just under 18h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from China to London Stansted Airport is about 5021 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to London Stansted Airport?

    Most travelers choose Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Stansted, Shanghai Pu Dong - London Stansted or Beijing Capital - London Stansted when deciding on the best route from China to London Stansted Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Stansted that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Stansted?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Stansted?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Stansted by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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