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Cheap flights from China to London Stansted Airport from £244

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STN
24 Apr — 1 May1
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 25 March 2026.

Fri 8/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Fri 15/521:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 24/3£491
Tue 5/517:30
PEK
-
STN
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:45
STN
-
PEK
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£493
Mon 4/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Mon 11/521:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3£495
Wed 6/502:10
PVG
-
STN
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/521:30
STN
-
PVG
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£497
Thu 7/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Thu 14/521:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 23/3£497
Wed 6/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Wed 13/521:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 21/3£499
Wed 17/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Thu 2/721:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 24/3£505
Mon 8/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Fri 3/721:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 24/3£506
Tue 19/513:00
PVG
-
STN
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/507:15
STN
-
PVG
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£528
Sat 9/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Sat 30/521:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 22/3£533
Thu 7/507:20
PVG
-
STN
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Wed 20/521:05
STN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 23/3£534
Mon 11/510:55
PVG
-
STN
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/513:45
STN
-
PVG
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£549

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 25 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£491

One-way from

£244

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,135
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • China to London
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£31 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 25 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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Depart

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Price

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Fastest return journey

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 7/5

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£499

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 14/5

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 19/5

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£499

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/5

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Fri 15/5

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£500

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 3/7

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£506

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sat 23/5

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£533

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/5

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Sat 16/5

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£534

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

09:00-10:50

2 stops32h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 20/5

06:15-20:00

2 stops30h 45m

£576

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 26/4

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£585

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/5

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Fri 29/5

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£585

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/5

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 24/5

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£585

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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 425 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 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 51% 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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