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Cheap flights from China to London Stansted Airport from £253

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STN
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
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 9 August 2026.

Thu 10/917:30 -
2 stops37h 10m
Sun 20/907:25 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 8/8£477
Thu 10/917:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 21/914:55 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 8/8£497
Wed 9/907:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Sat 19/921:05 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 5/8£502
Mon 21/908:30 -
2 stops29h 15m
Mon 28/906:40 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 7/8£511
Mon 14/908:30 -
2 stops29h 15m
Wed 23/915:30 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 5/8£513
Thu 24/1206:50 -
1 stop19h 05m
Thu 31/1220:15 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/8£515
Mon 21/1206:50 -
1 stop37h 15m
Thu 31/1220:15 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/8£518
Tue 22/1206:50 -
1 stop19h 05m
Thu 31/1220:15 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/8£519
Fri 18/1206:50 -
1 stop19h 05m
Thu 31/1220:15 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/8£519
Fri 16/1019:25 -
2 stops31h 05m
Sat 31/1014:35 -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 9/8£528
Thu 15/1019:25 -
2 stops29h 55m
Fri 30/1015:30 -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 9/8£534
Thu 15/1019:25 -
2 stops32h 35m
Sat 31/1021:45 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 9/8£536

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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£477

One-way from

£253

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£579
10/9-20/9
  • 10/9-20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • China to London
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6/10
  • 6/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 9 August 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/9

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 19/9

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£502

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/9

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£508

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/9

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 21/9

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£508

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/9

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£508

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/9

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 23/9

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£508

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/9

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Tue 29/9

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£551

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sat 19/9

08:30-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

London Stansted

Sat 26/9

12:30-12:10

1 stop16h 40m

£554

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Tue 22/12

06:50-17:55

1 stop19h 05m

London Stansted

Wed 30/12

20:15-22:30

1 stop18h 15m

£556

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/12

06:50-17:55

1 stop19h 05m

London Stansted

Sat 2/1

20:15-22:30

1 stop18h 15m

£559

BeijingLondon

PEK Beijing Capital - STN London Stansted

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Tue 22/12

06:50-17:55

1 stop19h 05m

London Stansted

Fri 1/1

20:15-22:30

1 stop18h 15m

£562

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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 41% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 508 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 63% 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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