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Cheap flights from China to the United Kingdom from £252

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LHR
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
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 24 May 2026.

Wed 21/1020:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop25h 20m
Finnair
Wed 28/1010:20
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop24h 35m
Finnair
Deal found 20/5£440
Wed 22/720:05
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
SAUDIA
Tue 28/716:15
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop17h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 20/5£483
Sun 19/720:05
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
SAUDIA
Tue 21/716:15
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop17h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/5£484
Wed 1/720:05
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
SAUDIA
Tue 7/710:00
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop24h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/5£485
Sun 18/1020:50
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 50m
Finnair
Sun 25/1013:35
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop21h 20m
Finnair
Deal found 20/5£491
Thu 4/619:40
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/614:45
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/5£504
Sun 12/720:05
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
SAUDIA
Tue 21/716:15
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop17h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 21/5£505
Sun 12/720:05
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
SAUDIA
Sat 18/710:00
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop24h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/5£519
Thu 19/1118:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop20h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/1108:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/5£531
Thu 4/619:40
PKX
-
LHR
1 stop24h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/620:50
LHR
-
PKX
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5£532
Tue 20/1018:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop24h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 27/1008:50
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5£533
Mon 19/1018:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 26/1020:55
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop28h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/5£535

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 24 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£440

One-way from

£252

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£747

Good round-trip deal

£705 or less

Good one-way deal

£308 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 21/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • China to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 24 May 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

07:25-18:40

1 stop18h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

£545

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

07:20-07:20

1 stop31h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

10:05-22:20

1 stop29h 15m

£570

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 30/6

19:50-18:45

1 stop29h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/7

14:45-08:45

1 stop35h 00m

£571

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Tue 30/6

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£571

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Thu 18/6

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£571

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/6

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Wed 1/7

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£572

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - STN

PVGSTN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/6

07:20-12:55

1 stop36h 35m

London Stansted

Mon 6/7

14:55-22:20

1 stop24h 25m

£572

BeijingLondon

PKX - LHR

PKXLHR

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 12/6

10:00-06:30

2 stops27h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/7

08:25-06:00

2 stops38h 35m

£605

BeijingLondon

PEK - LHR

PEKLHR

Beijing Capital

Wed 1/7

23:05-10:45

2 stops18h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/7

11:30-15:55

1 stop21h 25m

£649

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LHR

PVGLHR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/6

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

£654

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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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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to United Kingdom (average of £177). Flying from China to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of £398). 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 24 May 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 at midday 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 172 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday 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 78 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 16 May 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. Friday afternoons 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 24 May 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
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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
66 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,342 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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
152 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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
7.3
Good
216 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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
7.3
Good
152 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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?

    Emirates, Etihad Airways, and British Airways can get you from China to United Kingdom in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 10m. 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 £141. Users have also found prices from £151 and £155 on China Eastern and SAUDIA, 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 £177). Flying from China to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of £398). 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
Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£486Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£525Average£847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£545Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest£627Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£664Average£975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest£696Average£1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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