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£272+ Cheap flights to China

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Mon 1/622:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Mon 8/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/4£469
Sun 7/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Gulf Air
Mon 22/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/4£470
Wed 13/522:05
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Sun 24/515:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop22h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/4£471
Tue 16/610:00
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop17h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 29/615:55
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/4£475
Sat 18/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 6/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/4£475
Thu 18/609:55
LHR
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Sun 21/611:15
PVG
-
LHR
1 stop27h 25m
KLM
Deal found 12/4£476

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Find the latest flights to China in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

£480

One-way from

£272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£599

Good round-trip deal

£367 or less

Good one-way deal

£253 or less
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  • SAUDIA
  • 2/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • London to Guangzhou
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  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to China
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 11/6

10:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£535

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

11:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/10

19:30-06:40

1 stop18h 10m

£542

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

11:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 26/7

18:00-06:40

1 stop19h 40m

£544

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

21:45-08:45

1 stop28h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 21/7

19:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£570

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 10/10

22:05-09:55

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

15:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

£581

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

11:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/5

19:30-06:40

1 stop18h 10m

£581

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

11:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 25/7

21:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

£585

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

09:30-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 21/7

19:50-15:05

1 stop26h 15m

£599

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

09:30-08:45

1 stop16h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 21/7

19:50-18:45

1 stop29h 55m

£599

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 26/9

20:20-19:00

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£606

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from London to China takes 19 hours 29 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from London to China are China Southern, Air China and China Eastern.

China Southern
China Southern
From £320
Air China
Air China
From £343
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £369
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
From £152

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to China are Hainan Airlines, Air China and China Southern.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 17 April 2026.
The most popular places in China to fly to are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines,China Southern, andAir China to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,889 reviews
Shenzhen Airlines
7.8
Good
25 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Siva,Jan 2026

SZX - SIN

A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

FAQs about flying to China

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Finnair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Chongqing Jiangbei Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Chongqing Jiangbei Intl typically cost £45, while return flights cost around £47.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £343, however they can be found for as little as £298.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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