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Cheap flights from China to the United Kingdom from £197

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to United Kingdom

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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 6 July 2026.

Thu 15/1019:25
PVG
-
LTN
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1020:25
LTN
-
PVG
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£487
Fri 31/706:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Sun 16/822:10
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7£488
Sun 26/722:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop28h 35m
China Southern
Mon 10/811:40
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop25h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 5/7£496
Thu 9/721:45
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop28h 55m
China Southern
Thu 27/811:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 6/7£497
Thu 9/722:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop28h 35m
China Southern
Thu 27/811:10
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop26h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 6/7£497
Sun 26/708:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Mon 10/811:40
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop22h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 5/7£498
Fri 31/706:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Fri 14/811:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop26h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 6/7£498
Tue 3/1119:45
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/1208:50
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/7£501
Fri 17/708:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Sat 15/811:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop18h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 4/7£503
Fri 17/722:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop24h 20m
China Southern
Sat 15/821:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 4/7£503
Fri 17/708:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Thu 27/811:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 4/7£504
Fri 31/708:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 50m
China Southern
Sun 9/822:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 5/7£505

Find 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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£487

One-way from

£197

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£702

Good round-trip deal

£675 or less

Good one-way deal

£396 or less
15/10-26/10
  • 15/10-26/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£96 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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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 6 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/10

19:25-14:35

2 stops26h 10m

London Luton

Mon 26/10

20:25-12:50

2 stops32h 25m

£529

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

21:00-15:15

1 stop26h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 7/12

18:10-23:05

2 stops20h 55m

£539

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

07:20-07:20

1 stop31h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

23:55-22:20

1 stop39h 25m

£573

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/11

13:50-18:35

1 stop36h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£575

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£579

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

11:15-07:40

1 stop27h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/8

19:45-18:00

1 stop15h 15m

£591

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/8

11:15-20:55

1 stop16h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/8

15:20-18:00

1 stop19h 40m

£595

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 11/9

21:30-20:30

2 stops78h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

16:15-17:05

1 stop17h 50m

£598

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

16:35-06:35

1 stop21h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/8

12:35-13:50

1 stop18h 15m

£599

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/8

08:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/8

09:55-18:55

2 stops26h 00m

£600

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Best time to book a flight from China to United Kingdom

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £178). Flying from China to United Kingdom in September is currently the most expensive (average of £472). 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 6 July 2026.

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 evening could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

How often are flights from China to the United Kingdom delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between China and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 190 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to the United Kingdom 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 the United Kingdom flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from China to United Kingdom?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from China to United Kingdom, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 27 June 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 6 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,403 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
157 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
7.3
Good
158 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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?

    Emirates, China Southern, and SAUDIA can get you from China to United Kingdom in just under 31h. Your travel time can differ by up to 47h. There are 5744 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 £142. Users have also found prices from £152 and £163 on China Eastern and Shenzhen Airlines, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £178). Flying from China to United Kingdom in September is currently the most expensive (average of £472). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£528Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£548Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£630Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£667Average£981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest£700Average£1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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