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Cheap flights from China to London Stansted Airport from £213

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STN
6 Apr — 13 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 7 March 2026.

Tue 26/517:05
PVG
-
STN
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/506:00
STN
-
PVG
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£458
Thu 2/423:05
PEK
-
STN
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/406:55
STN
-
PEK
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£467
Fri 17/415:30
PEK
-
STN
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/419:40
STN
-
PEK
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£471
Mon 20/414:30
PEK
-
STN
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/406:10
STN
-
PEK
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£480
Mon 9/306:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Tue 17/320:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 4/3£487
Mon 9/306:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Wed 18/320:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 4/3£489
Mon 30/308:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/419:25
STN
-
PVG
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£492
Wed 1/417:30
PEK
-
STN
3 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/406:10
STN
-
PEK
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£494
Wed 20/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Fri 5/614:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/3£497
Fri 3/417:30
PEK
-
STN
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/419:40
STN
-
PEK
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£497
Thu 19/307:40
CAN
-
STN
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/320:00
STN
-
CAN
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£500
Tue 14/413:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/408:15
STN
-
PVG
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£517

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£213

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£592
26/5-28/5
  • 26/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • China to London
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 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 7 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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Price

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BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Fri 3/4

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£506

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Tue 31/3

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 19/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£506

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

08:35-09:50

3 stops32h 15m

London Stansted

Fri 10/4

22:00-22:20

3 stops41h 20m

£537

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Fri 3/4

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 10/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£542

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/4

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 9/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£542

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

23:05-22:55

2 stops30h 50m

London Stansted

Sat 11/4

08:20-15:10

2 stops23h 50m

£545

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

19:00-11:45

2 stops23h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

05:55-14:20

2 stops25h 25m

£547

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/5

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 26/5

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£553

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/4

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 14/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£557

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 20/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£557

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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 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 6h 20m. 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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