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Cheap flights from China to London Stansted Airport from £252

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STN
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 15 June 2026.

Fri 4/907:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Wed 16/921:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 14/6£507
Thu 2/707:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Wed 8/714:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£508
Thu 2/707:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Sat 11/721:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£509
Thu 24/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Tue 5/114:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£510
Fri 18/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Mon 4/120:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£513
Thu 24/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Thu 31/1220:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£543
Sat 5/907:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Sat 12/921:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£543
Fri 18/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Thu 31/1220:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£546
Thu 24/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Fri 1/120:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£549
Thu 24/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop37h 15m
Emirates
Sat 2/120:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 12/6£550
Fri 18/1206:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Sat 2/120:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£552
Thu 24/1206:15
PVG
-
STN
1 stop37h 50m
Emirates
Thu 31/1220:15
STN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 10/6£561

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 15 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£507

One-way from

£252

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£701
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 4/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • China to London
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5/11
  • 5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 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 15 June 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 - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 8/7

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£508

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/9

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Sat 12/9

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£543

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/9

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 13/9

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£543
Fastest return journey

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

07:25-19:00

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Sat 11/7

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£548

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/6

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Wed 8/7

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£565

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/7

07:20-19:00

1 stop18h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 27/8

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£569

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/7

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Fri 31/7

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£576

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sat 4/7

07:25-19:00

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Sat 11/7

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£587

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 29/6

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Sat 29/8

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£610

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 8/7

02:50-19:30

1 stop23h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 16/7

06:30-05:10

1 stop15h 40m

£636

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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 30% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 489 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 56% 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 and Turkish Airlines can get you from China to London Stansted Airport in just under 18h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 45m. The distance from China to London Stansted Airport is about 5021 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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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