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Cheap flights from China to the United Kingdom from £166

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£410

One-way from

£159

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£676

Good round-trip deal

£657 or less

Good one-way deal

£228 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 27/3-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from China to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 November 2025.

Sat 20/1219:45PKX - MAN
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 13/113:40MAN - PKX
1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11£418
Thu 13/1121:00PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1121:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£424
Fri 26/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/107:00LGW - PVG
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£431
Sat 20/1219:45PKX - MAN
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/113:40MAN - PKX
1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11£434
Sun 23/1121:35PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/11£436
Thu 25/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/119:40LHR - PVG
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£438
Sun 21/1210:30SZX - LHR
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Sun 4/117:15LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11£441
Sun 16/1121:35PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 23/1121:15LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/11£443
Sat 8/1118:55PVG - LHR
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1121:50LHR - PVG
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11£447
Thu 25/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/118:45LHR - PVG
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£448
Sat 20/1216:00SZX - LHR
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - SZX
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11£448
Mon 22/1210:30SZX - LHR
1 stop16h 05mChina Southern
Sun 4/117:15LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11£448

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from China to United Kingdom 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 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to the United Kingdom that are best for you.

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China

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United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sat 20/12

16:00-14:00

1 stop30h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

21:30-20:30

1 stop15h 00m

£448

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Sat 20/12

20:10-14:00

1 stop25h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 5/1

21:30-20:30

1 stop15h 00m

£448

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

17:05-20:10

2 stops35h 05m

London Luton

Tue 25/11

20:50-09:50

2 stops29h 00m

£454

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

11:15-14:00

2 stops34h 45m

London Luton

Tue 2/12

20:50-09:50

2 stops29h 00m

£458

BeijingManchester

PKX - MAN

PKXMAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 20/12

19:45-06:10

1 stop18h 25m

Manchester

Sat 17/1

08:25-08:45

1 stop16h 20m

£459

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Tue 23/12

10:30-18:35

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

21:30-20:30

1 stop15h 00m

£465

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LHR

SZXLHR

Shenzhen

Fri 19/12

09:30-17:55

1 stop16h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 4/1

17:15-18:10

1 stop16h 55m

£465

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£469

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

19:50-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

21:30-11:10

1 stop29h 40m

£469

BeijingManchester

PKX - MAN

PKXMAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/2

19:45-06:10

1 stop18h 25m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

19:55-08:45

1 stop28h 50m

£475

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Best time to book a flight from China to United Kingdom

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Kingdom from China with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to the United Kingdom

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to United Kingdom?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £209). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from China to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from China to United Kingdom is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to United Kingdom?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from China to United Kingdom. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andShenzhen Airlines from China to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.5
Good
20 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.1
Good
122 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom?

    China Southern, Etihad Airways, and KLM can get you from China to United Kingdom in just under 17h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 35m. There are 5738 mi between China and United Kingdom. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to United Kingdom one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £198. Users have also found prices from £215 and £229 on China Southern and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to United Kingdom?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to United Kingdom.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to United Kingdom?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to United Kingdom by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to United Kingdom?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £209). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from China to United Kingdom

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from China to United Kingdom. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£321Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£400Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£478Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£497Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£512Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£534Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£576Average£1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest£619Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£628Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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