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Cheap flights from China to the United Kingdom from £159

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 18 December 2025.

Sat 20/1211:45PVG - STN
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/111:55STN - PVG
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£440
Sun 21/1210:05PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£441
Sat 20/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/121:00LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£467
Sun 21/1219:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/219:45LHR - SHA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£470
Sun 21/1217:30PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/210:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£487
Sun 21/1217:30PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/210:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£488
Sun 21/1217:30PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/210:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£488
Sun 21/1216:30SHA - LHR
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Wed 4/222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£494
Sat 20/1222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Sun 1/217:15LHR - PVG
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12£496
Sun 21/1217:30PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/217:00LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£497
Mon 22/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/217:00LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£499
Mon 22/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/210:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£499

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£393

One-way from

£159

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£654

Good round-trip deal

£525 or less

Good one-way deal

£252 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 17/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 18 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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China

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United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/1

07:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

21:00-20:55

1 stop15h 55m

£454

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

21:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

£479

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LHR

SHALHR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

08:50-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£483

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

06:50-17:40

1 stop18h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

19:00-22:30

1 stop19h 30m

£499

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Fri 30/1

06:50-11:40

1 stop36h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

15:50-22:30

1 stop22h 40m

£500

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

08:10-18:35

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

22:00-00:45

1 stop18h 45m

£502

NanjingLondon

NKG - LHR

NKGLHR

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 30/1

23:40-19:00

1 stop27h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

07:55-16:45

3 stops24h 50m

£503

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/3

22:25-17:20

1 stop26h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

20:20-10:10

1 stop29h 50m

£505

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/3

06:50-17:40

1 stop18h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

09:05-22:20

1 stop30h 15m

£507

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/3

06:50-17:40

1 stop18h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

16:50-22:20

1 stop22h 30m

£507

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Best time to book a flight from China to United Kingdom

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £278). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £634). 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 18 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 155 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 at night 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 18 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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Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
122 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
129 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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, Emirates, and China Eastern can get you from China to United Kingdom in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 20m. 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 £152. Users have also found prices from £154 and £163 on Hainan Airlines and China Southern, 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 £278). Flying from China to United Kingdom in August is currently the most expensive (average of £634). 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£315Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£489Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£501Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£503Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£523Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£608Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£630Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£667Average£1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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