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Cheap flights from China to London Stansted Airport from £260

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STN
22 May — 29 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 22 April 2026.

Fri 5/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Fri 12/621:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£494
Thu 21/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Thu 28/521:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£496
Thu 21/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Wed 3/621:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£498
Mon 15/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Mon 29/614:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£499
Fri 15/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Wed 27/514:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£500
Mon 11/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Sun 5/721:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 18/4£504
Mon 15/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Fri 3/721:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£505
Thu 4/607:25
PEK
-
STN
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/607:55
STN
-
PEK
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£507
Sun 17/507:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Sun 24/514:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£526
Wed 3/600:20
CAN
-
STN
1 stop25h 25m
Emirates
Thu 11/621:05
STN
-
CAN
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4£582
Mon 1/600:20
CAN
-
STN
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Tue 9/621:05
STN
-
CAN
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 18/4£587
Thu 4/600:20
CAN
-
STN
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Thu 11/621:05
STN
-
CAN
1 stop17h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£594

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 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£494

One-way from

£260

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£832
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • China to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£83 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 22 April 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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BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Mon 8/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£500

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 11/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£500

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/10

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 28/10

20:15-22:30

1 stop18h 15m

£500

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Fri 15/5

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 27/5

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£500

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/10

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 28/10

20:15-22:30

1 stop18h 15m

£500

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 20/5

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 29/5

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£500

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sun 14/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 2/7

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£539

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sun 14/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 30/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£539

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 9/7

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£574

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/9

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 12/9

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£578

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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 22% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 413 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 49% 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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