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Cheap flights to China from £479

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WAS — SHA
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
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Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 968,578 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,108

Return from

£455

One-way from

£264
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From London to Fuzhou
One-way flight from London to China

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Cheap flights to China in March & April 2024

Search the best deals to popular China cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The lowest-priced flights departing to China in March and April 2024 can be found below. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Shanghai
Mon 22/401:25JFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Tue 18/620:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£937
Mon 22/401:25JFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Sat 22/620:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£969
Thu 25/401:25JFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Sat 22/620:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£1,000
Sun 7/400:20JFK - PVG
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/522:25PVG - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,031
Mon 22/400:05EWR - PVG
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/522:25PVG - EWR
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,031
Sun 21/401:25JFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEVA Air
Tue 18/620:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£1,040
Sun 7/400:20JFK - PVG
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/522:25PVG - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,054
Sun 7/400:20JFK - PVG
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/522:25PVG - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,062
Mon 22/400:05EWR - PVG
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/522:25PVG - EWR
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,062
Cheap flights to Beijing
Mon 22/401:30SEA - PEK
1 stop26h 05mEVA Air
Mon 13/520:40PEK - SEA
1 stop37h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£933
Mon 22/418:00SEA - PEK
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/512:30PEK - SEA
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£935
Tue 9/412:55JFK - PEK
1 stop21h 45mUzbekistan Airways
Wed 17/400:10PEK - JFK
1 stop22h 45mUzbekistan Airways
Deal found 26/3£946
Tue 30/417:59SEA - PEK
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/512:30PEK - SEA
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£955
Mon 22/418:00SEA - PEK
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/512:30PEK - SEA
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£959
Wed 24/418:55SEA - PEK
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/512:30PEK - SEA
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£963
Fri 26/401:30SEA - PEK
1 stop26h 05mEVA Air
Mon 13/520:40PEK - SEA
1 stop37h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£965
Thu 25/419:15SEA - PEK
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/512:30PEK - SEA
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£967
Mon 22/419:15SEA - PEK
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/512:30PEK - SEA
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£971

China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for China in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 968,578 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to China in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 9/901:25JFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/1020:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£897
Sun 8/901:25JFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Sun 20/1020:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£917
Wed 13/1120:15JFK - PVG
2 stops45h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 2/1216:25PVG - JFK
2 stops31h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/3£919
Thu 5/901:25JFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/1020:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£929
Mon 22/401:25JFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Tue 18/620:05PVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 27/3£937
Mon 14/1020:55JFK - PVG
2 stops28h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 17/1116:25PVG - JFK
2 stops31h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3£938

One-way flights to China

Explore one-way flight options to China for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 968,578 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to China. Reserve a round-trip flight to China instead by utilising the search form above.
Thu 5/920:55JFK - PVG
2 stops30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/3£584
Sun 7/412:55JFK - PEK
1 stop32h 15mUzbekistan Airways
Deal found 27/3£479

Direct flights to China

Mon 10/616:25JFK - PVG
Nonstop15h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 16/611:30PVG - JFK
Nonstop14h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/3£23,563

Find flights to China within your budget

Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 968,578 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£897 - £1,240

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlShanghai Pu Dong

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/9

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/10

1 stop38h 00m

£897

New York John F Kennedy IntlShanghai Pu Dong

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/9

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/10

1 stop38h 00m

£917

New York John F Kennedy IntlShanghai Pu Dong

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/10

2 stops30h 20m

£967

New York John F Kennedy IntlShanghai Pu Dong

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/8

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/10

1 stop24h 20m

£1,031

San FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Wed 24/4

1 stop31h 05m

Wuhan

Mon 3/6

1 stop26h 10m

£1,154

New York John F Kennedy IntlShanghai Pu Dong

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/8

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/9

1 stop33h 55m

£1,232

New York John F Kennedy IntlShanghai Pu Dong

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/6

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/8

1 stop42h 25m

£1,240

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Deals found on 27/3

Average price of flights to China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to China is currently £532 while a return flight costs £1,063. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China (average of £552). Flying to China in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,050). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£471

February

£459

March

£477

April

£511

May

£512

June

£570

July

£832

August

£657

September

£484

October

£482

November

£437

December

£493

Peak season:

China has special festivals and events all throughout the year across the whole country so finding cheap flights to China can be a difficult feat to achieve. The busiest months are generally from October to December when the weather is hot. You’ll need to book your flights to China well in advance to save money on your flight tickets, especially if you are thinking of visiting during a festival or special day. The Chinese New Year is something that will stay with you for life, however, securing cheap flight tickets can be almost impossible so make sure to take this into account when you are searching for flights to China.

Off season:

Both the peak season and the off season vary depending on the part of China you are planning to fly into however as a rule of thumb expect to find the cheapest flights to China during the Winter. You’ll find better value flight tickets during Spring and Autumn and benefit from a lower tourist season for a lot of China, however, Autumn will provide you with fantastic weather and a lot less crowds.

Temperature and rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FOC

Temperature

11 - 29 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to China?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to China. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

You’ll find the best time to book your flights to China vary a lot depending on where in China you are planning to visit. Wherever it is you decide you should aim to secure your flight tickets at least 3 or 4 months in advance or earlier if you can. If you’re on a budget then definitely avoid special events and festivals as these will see the price of your flight tickets increase dramatically. Autumn is a great time to visit and you’ll find cheap flights to China are easier to come by, especially if you do some planning in advance and secure your flight tickets well ahead of time. Flexibility is key to trying to find the cheapest flights to China so if you can pick and choose virtually any major destination as well as any date then you should be able to find some great deals. Generally sitting on the right hand side of the plane offers you the best views on your flights to China and a reverse seat on the journey home however this can vary slightly depending on where exactly you’re flying to.

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern and Hainan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,620 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.4
Very Good
1,620 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,620 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,620 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.1
Very Good
4,166 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,620 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

7.9
Good
1,691 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,620 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

7.8
Good
2,150 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,620 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Beijing, followed by Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • Before booking your flights to China, it helps to know a bit about the places to visit. Shanghai is incredibly popular and you can discover 4 free things to do.
  • If you read the above post and you’re considering Shanghai then take a look here to discover Shanghai in 6 stops.
  • Discover 24 hours in Hong Kong with this handy guide.
  • How long is the flight to China?

    Flights from London to Hong-Kong, China: 11 hours 35 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Shanghai, China: 12 hours 55 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Hong-Kong, China: 14 hours 00 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China: 13 hours 10 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to China?

    Virgin Atlantic, Air China, China Eastern and British Airways among several others all provide flights to China. Due to the sheer distance and length of the journey you’ll struggle to find really cheap flights to China however the airline can vary the price slightly. That said the increased fee for flight tickets will normally be for slightly better comfort onboard the plane. Virgin Atlantic has a great range on in-flight entertainment as well as high levels of comfort and service. British Airways are also a good choice thanks to the complimentary food and drink they provide for the duration of the flight. Once you’ve settled on a location in China you can start comparing the different airlines to find one that offers you the best value for money whilst still providing comfort and customer service.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Hong-Kong: The Airport Express is the quickest and easiest method of transport to get you to the city from the airport, taking around 25 minutes and running as often as every 10 minutes. The only other way would be to jump in a taxi outside of the airport but these can get very expensive, especially if you have a lot of baggage with you as you have to pay for each piece you with to take with you. If you’re considering a trip to Hong Kong then take a look at this detailed article and discover everything and anything about this magical city. Shanghai: The airport is around 30km away from downtown and there are a couple of options to choose from to help you get there. Firstly is the bus service. There are around 10 different airport buses that provide routes to the city; however buses in Shanghai can be very crowded and often difficult to understand without prior experience. Another option is the train which operates most of the day and only takes 8 minutes. It’s fast and hassle free once you’ve got your bearings of where to get off. Don’t get this confused with Subway Line 2, which also goes to the city but requires you to change over to a different shuttle during the journey. Taxis are another option and are relatively popular for travelling throughout Shanghai however you might find it easier to get to train to and from the airport and then rely on the taxis for any transportation throughout the city.

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