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Cheap Flights from China to London

 
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Recent return flight deals from China to London

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
XiamenAir Logo
10:10 - 14:10CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-LHR London Heathrow
36h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
XiamenAir Logo
16:05 - 09:05LHR  London Heathrow-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
33h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£467XiamenAir
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:15 - 15:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick
22h 20m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:25LGW  London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
11h 25mdirect
£473Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Sat, 23 Jan
China Southern Logo
06:55 - 18:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
19h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 00:25LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£501China Southern
Mon, 21 Dec - Sat, 23 Jan
China Southern Logo
06:55 - 18:35PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
19h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 00:25LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£501China Southern
Wed, 23 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
Air China Logo
21:00 - 17:50SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
28h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
21:30 - 11:55LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
30h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
£543Air China
Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
13:50 - 19:10SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
13h 20mdirect
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:30 - 18:40LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
12h 10mdirect
£614Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, 16 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
13:30 - 19:10SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
13h 40mdirect
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 17:20LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
12h 10mdirect
£618Shenzhen Airlines
Sat, 12 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 17:45PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
14h 50mdirect
British Airways Logo
12:25 - 09:10LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
12h 45mdirect
£623British Airways
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 17:45PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow
14h 50mdirect
British Airways Logo
12:25 - 09:10LHR  London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
12h 45mdirect
£629British Airways
Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Mar
Air China Logo
12:35 - 15:55PEK  Beijing Capital-LHR London Heathrow
11h 20mdirect
Air China Logo
20:25 - 14:25LHR  London Heathrow-PEK Beijing Capital
10h 00mdirect
£636Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to London

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to London?

A flight to London costs £510 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £200 and departed from Chongqing. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Guangzhou to London which costs £332 on average, and Beijing to London, which costs £708 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £689. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are £905 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month for flights to London is December, where tickets cost £568 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of tickets from China is £898 and £824 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is December with an average price of £236.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London?

The cheapest time of day to fly to London is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £664 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £853.

What is a good deal for flights to London?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to London, 25% of our users found tickets to London for the following prices or less: From Guangzhou £332 return, from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport £361 return, from Beijing Capital Airport £708 return.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in London?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in London is London Stansted Airport (STN), with an average flight price of £90.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from China to London

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£182
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Beijing Daxing Intl to London Heathrow Airport

Flights from China to London: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from China to London 
KåreFlew with Air China-Jan 2026
I do not fly to Beijing that often, so cannot really offer best airline choices. However, I would stick to well known airlines known for good customer service. But one piece of advice is to try to get to the “international transfer area” as quickly as possible if you have a connection. We were one of the first and still waited almost 2 hours to get through. The process is very laborious and extremely slow.
LiyingFlew with British Airways-Aug 2024
Be aware of the time for the connection flight at London. You will need to pass through security check with all other passengers

FAQs - booking London flights

  • Which London airport is closest to central London?

    The distance between London City and the city centre of London is 8 miles, which makes it the closest of the 6 London airports airports. London Heathrow Airport is 14 miles away from the centre, London Gatwick Airport is 24 miles away, and London Luton Airport is 28 miles away from the city centre London.

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs £510. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £200 and departed from Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from China to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £410 or less one-way and £518 or less round-trip.

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from China to London

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Shenzhen AirlinesOverall score based on 29 reviews
8.0Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.1Crew
7.4Food
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Very good customer service amazing we'll be traveling with this airline always

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Sept 2026
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Very good customer service amazing we'll be traveling with this airline always

ok, asian veg meal was bad, and the entertainment system was bad

transit accommodation. if you dont travel with partner , it would seem fairer to only charge half the room cost to make up the difference.

Excellent staff excellent service! The staff was very good at providing beverages and food throughout the flight. I had a sore throat and they gave me a lot of hot tea, which I really appreciate. I had a problem with my screen where the movie kept restarting. Overall, a great flight and I like China Southern Airlines

The barcode on the boarding pass could be made for everyone not just the wechat user.

It was good. Just a very long stay over in China to get the second leg to London

We were taking the flight MU 8649 from Shanghai to Osaka and the original boarding gate was 20 and we didn’t receive any notification or broadcast about gate changes, and by the time we missed the original boarding time we check thr electric board and realized the gate was changed to 208 Also the flight was delayed by almost an hour and the crew member didn’t provide any explanation, after we finally boarded the aircraft was very hot, the crew member told me the air conditioning was not working and tried to calm passages down by offering iced water, all of us sat in the aircraft for another 40 mins before it finally took off

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

The real problem is that the WIFI for a westerner is terrible. To not be able to properly use Instagram, Whatssap on such a long flight makes the flight miserable. The flight attendants are all like busy bees, efficient.

Crew is polite, but artificially polite. You can see and feel it. Food could be better.

Broken business class seat which could not convert into a bed and had to switch to a narrower aisle seat to sleep

Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

The seats often do not function - in the premium economy the seat does not lean back. The passenger in front of me decided to come and sit next to me on his own volition because his seat was not leaning back.

The sitting for business class was very poor. It was cramped. Some of the seats were defective and could not be kept perfectly upright. If the passenger in front reclined, the passenger behind was trapped in a narrow space. I would consider other airways in the future.

Disappointed as we discovered when checking in at the airport 6hrs before the flight was scheduled, that we had been offloaded onto standby after having purchased these tickets months in advance. We had tried checking in online the night before but were unable to. BA had obviously over sold the seats, and we were told they couldn't confirm we could get on the flight until check in closed. Eventually we did get on but were not seated together. That was a bit of stress we just didn't need.

My flight from Athens to London was delayed 30 minutes. I got automatically booked on a different flight before the plane landed. However, I never received any notification about the new booking so I had zero knowledge about the flight number or even where to go. Checking in: it was absolutely impossible to check in for my flight online. I literally had to call British Airways to check in for my flight and select a seat. It was very inconvenient and a bit stressful.

I ordered a drink, but never got it. I ask what type of drinks they had and they could not tell me and there was not printed copy that I could find that is usually on most airplanes. They served dinner and never walk back to see if any need a drink or anything afterwards until they served the snack just before landing.

Check-in wait time was quite long (understaffed for the volume of customers), but energy and hospitality of flight crew was great!

I really enjoyed the flight…and food and the hospitality but didn’t get the food I requested for.

Everything was terrific. Kevin, and the whole crew, were exceptional. Five stars all around! Thanks so much.

We were unable to check in on line with no explanation! Despite arriving at the airport 3 hours before deprture, my wife and I had no allocated seats and ended up being seated seperately. This is unacceptable! We were both ib the middle of the centre of the aircraft, despite having previously requested an aisle and seat next to it when booking and having been an Exec Club member for 25 years - so much for loyalty! The seats were extremely uncomfortable for such a long flight. I fly a lot and these were, by far, the most uncomfortable seats I've had in many years. It was all fine until we arrived at LHR where we got off the plane quickly, but then had to wait more than 45 minutes in the baggage hall for our bags to arrive, despite the fact that some luggage was already off when we got to the carousel. After 14 1/2 hours flying, this is completely unacceptable and ruined the experience for us.

One of the flight was cancelled. My experience was poor.

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