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Cheap flights from China to the United Kingdom from £241

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
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 9 February 2026.

Tue 31/320:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Thu 24/916:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 6/2£419
Tue 31/320:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Mon 21/918:10
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 6/2£421
Mon 2/309:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Sun 15/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2£421
Mon 2/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
China Southern
Sun 15/317:15
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2£423
Tue 10/311:35
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£427
Tue 10/309:00
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£427
Mon 2/308:10
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£430
Tue 12/520:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Finnair
Thu 21/510:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 6/2£433
Sat 7/318:05
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
China Southern
Sat 14/321:30
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2£434
Sat 7/309:20
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Sat 14/321:30
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 7/2£438
Tue 10/311:45
PVG
-
STN
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/320:25
STN
-
PVG
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£440
Wed 25/214:50
SHA
-
LHR
1 stop35h 45m
China Southern
Wed 11/322:00
LHR
-
SHA
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 6/2£444

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£241

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£635

Good round-trip deal

£570 or less

Good one-way deal

£269 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 31/3-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 February 2026.
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

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£421

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

09:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£427

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£438

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

09:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£458

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

20:30-14:00

2 stops25h 30m

London Luton

Fri 13/3

20:50-10:00

2 stops29h 10m

£465

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

20:30-14:00

2 stops25h 30m

London Luton

Tue 17/3

20:50-09:50

2 stops29h 00m

£466

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

20:50-20:40

1 stop30h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/7

18:10-18:10

1 stop17h 00m

£476

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LTN

PVGLTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

11:55-13:45

2 stops32h 50m

London Luton

Fri 15/5

15:15-18:40

2 stops20h 25m

£478

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

22:05-15:25

1 stop34h 20m

£490

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

£490

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £283). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £623). 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 9 February 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 13% 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 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their China to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 15% of weekly flights between China and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Sunday 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 12% 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 9 February 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

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
23 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

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
192 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

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
138 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

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, Finnair, and Emirates can get you from China to United Kingdom in just under 17h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 35m. 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £149. Users have also found prices from £151 and £155 on Hainan Airlines and Tianjin 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £283). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £623). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£467Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£480Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£492Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£494Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£512Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£530Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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