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Cheap flights from China to the United Kingdom from £157

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£424

One-way from

£157

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£664

Good round-trip deal

£580 or less

Good one-way deal

£192 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 31/3-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 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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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 2 December 2025.

Thu 4/1219:05SHA - LGW
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Mon 5/110:05LGW - SHA
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 30/11£411
Sun 28/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:50LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11£438
Sun 28/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Mon 2/222:00LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 29/11£440
Thu 4/1206:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Mon 5/122:00LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 30/11£441
Thu 4/1220:50SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/106:15LGW - SHA
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£441
Thu 4/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/106:15LGW - PVG
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£441
Sun 28/1218:25PVG - LGW
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/210:35LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11£447
Sun 28/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/207:30LGW - PVG
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11£451
Thu 4/1209:20SHA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Mon 5/121:30LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 30/11£452
Thu 4/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Mon 5/110:05LGW - PVG
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 30/11£463
Tue 2/1211:10PVG - LHR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1219:00LHR - PVG
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£472
Sun 28/1208:10PVG - LHR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/222:15LHR - PVG
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11£478

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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 2 December 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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United Kingdom

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

10:45-08:15

2 stops29h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 9/2

06:10-00:20

2 stops34h 10m

£474

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

17:30-20:10

2 stops34h 40m

London Luton

Fri 30/1

20:50-15:15

2 stops34h 25m

£475

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/1

06:15-08:15

2 stops34h 00m

London Stansted

Mon 26/1

07:25-21:05

2 stops29h 40m

£481

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

20:50-15:10

1 stop25h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

18:10-18:10

1 stop17h 00m

£483

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/1

11:25-09:00

1 stop29h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

11:30-19:15

1 stop23h 45m

£483

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

09:20-09:50

3 stops32h 30m

London Stansted

Tue 27/1

08:10-22:15

2 stops30h 05m

£488

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - STN

SHASTN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

07:10-23:00

3 stops23h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 27/1

08:10-22:15

2 stops30h 05m

£493

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/1

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£521

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

14:50-18:35

1 stop35h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£521

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LCY

PVGLCY

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/12

11:25-08:10

1 stop28h 45m

London City

Tue 6/1

09:20-09:25

1 stop16h 05m

£523

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £208). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £622). 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 2 December 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 20% 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.

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

About 14% of weekly flights between China and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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.

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 2 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, 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
58 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

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
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

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
7.6
Good
22 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

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
120 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

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
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

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
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

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?

    Finnair, China Southern, and KLM can get you from China to United Kingdom in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h. There are 5720 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 £157. Users have also found prices from £160 and £193 on China Southern and China Eastern, 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 £208). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £622). 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 8 airlines flying from China to United Kingdom

Discover the top 8 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 2 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£319Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£397Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£494Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£505Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£509Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£572Average£1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest£615Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£636Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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