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Cheap flights from China to London Stansted Airport from £286

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — STN
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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 13 May 2026.

Wed 10/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Sat 20/614:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 13/5£506
Fri 19/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Sat 27/621:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 12/5£507
Wed 24/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Wed 1/714:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 10/5£511
Thu 25/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Thu 2/714:55
STN
-
PEK
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 11/5£515
Fri 9/1007:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Mon 19/1021:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 12/5£516
Mon 23/1106:50
PEK
-
STN
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Tue 1/1220:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 9/5£534
Wed 14/1007:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Wed 11/1120:15
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 13/5£537
Sun 14/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Sat 27/621:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 8/5£543
Sun 7/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Tue 16/621:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 13/5£543
Mon 29/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Sun 5/721:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 9/5£545
Mon 15/607:25
PEK
-
STN
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Thu 9/721:05
STN
-
PEK
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 9/5£549
Mon 25/507:20
PVG
-
STN
1 stop36h 35m
Emirates
Sun 7/621:05
STN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 12/5£555

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 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£507

One-way from

£286

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£714
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • China to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 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 13 May 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

Cheapest return flight

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Mon 8/6

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£507

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/6

07:25-12:55

1 stop36h 30m

London Stansted

Sat 20/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£507

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Fri 19/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 27/6

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£507

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 1/7

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£514

BeijingLondon

PEK - STN

PEKSTN

Beijing Capital

Thu 25/6

07:25-18:45

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 2/7

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£515
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/11

06:15-17:55

1 stop19h 40m

London Stansted

Tue 24/11

20:15-21:05

1 stop16h 50m

£560

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£561

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Mon 1/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£561

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

07:20-18:45

1 stop18h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

21:05-22:20

1 stop18h 15m

£561

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/6

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Thu 2/7

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£568

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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 455 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?

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 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 Malaysia Airlines can get you from China to London Stansted Airport in just under 36h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h. 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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