£156 Find Cheap Flights from China to London

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Cheapest return fare
£419
Typical prices: £553-£777
Finnair
Tue 31/3Thu 24/9
PVG - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£476
Typical prices: £701-£835
British Airways
Sun 8/3Sun 15/3
PVG - LHR • Direct
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Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Cheap Flights from China to London

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from China to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from China to London

Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 24 Sep
Finnair Logo
20:50 - 17:05
PVG
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LHR
27h 15m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
16:10 - 18:10
LHR
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PVG
19h 00m
1 stop
£419Finnair
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 21 Sep
Finnair Logo
20:50 - 17:05
PVG
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LHR
27h 15m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
18:10 - 18:10
LHR
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PVG
17h 00m
1 stop
£421Finnair
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
China Southern Logo
09:20 - 18:35
SHA
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LHR
17h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:50
LHR
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SHA
16h 20m
1 stop
£421China Southern
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
China Southern Logo
08:10 - 18:35
PVG
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LHR
18h 25m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 16:15
LHR
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PVG
15h 00m
1 stop
£423China Southern
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 24 Sep
Finnair Logo
20:50 - 20:40
PVG
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LHR
30h 50m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
07:30 - 18:10
LHR
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PVG
27h 40m
1 stop
£425Finnair
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
19:45 - 06:40
PKX
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LHR
18h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 08:45
LHR
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PKX
15h 55m
1 stop
£457Etihad Airways
Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
19:45 - 06:40
PKX
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LHR
18h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 08:45
LHR
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PKX
27h 50m
1 stop
£465Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
China Eastern Logo
07:30 - 17:30
SZX
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LHR
18h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 00:10
LHR
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SZX
19h 50m
1 stop
£498China Eastern
Thu, 2 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
Air China Logo
21:30 - 06:35
SHA
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LGW
16h 05m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:35 - 11:55
LGW
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SHA
16h 20m
1 stop
£548Air China
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
Air China Logo
22:30 - 06:35
SHA
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LGW
15h 05m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:35 - 12:40
LGW
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SHA
17h 05m
1 stop
£632Air 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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to London is May, where tickets cost £570 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of tickets from China is £1,038 and £832 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of £570.

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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport £280 one-way - £601 return, from Chongqing £300 one-way - £485 return, from Beijing Daxing Intl Airport £476 one-way - £772 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, with an average flight price of £91.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from China to London

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£156
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Beijing Capital Airport 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
PEK
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LHR
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
PVG
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LHR
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 £542. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £259 and departed from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as £587. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are £903 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to London is generally at night, when flights cost £628 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 £808.

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 £334 or less one-way and £628 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from China to London. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Shenzhen AirlinesOverall score based on 23 reviews
8.0Crew
7.1Food
7.9Boarding
7.6Comfort
6.6Entertainment

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

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

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

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

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.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

I really liked it when the First Officer mentioned that we could see Paris out of the window on the left.

Pilot announcements were clear. Boarding is too slow compared to budget carriers.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

This review if for American Airlines. From London to LA, British Airways customers flew American Airlines and there was a small incident on the plane with a customer that was sitting next to me. She had a gluten free meal which she selected online. The flight attendant brought her food and both times, it contained gluten (bread, cracker) and by the second time, the customer mentioned about the issue to the flight attendant because she is highly allergic to gluten. Customer was very gentle and just wanted to note that both her meals contained gluten on the tray. The whole situation could have ended really well if flight attendant just apologized and mentioned she would relay the message to the responsible party. Instead, she entered defensive mode and started making some BS excuse about how the cracker that was supposed to be mine, fell onto her tray instead. Mind me, I already had that cracker on my tray. I doubt I would be given two. Also, she mentioned that the bread from the previous meal was gluten free. REALLY? I ate that bread and it tasted like it had PLENTY of gluten. The whole situation was handled so poorly, not only by that one flight attendant, but by 2 others. The reason I intervened is because the customer sitting next to me was tearing and all she did was mention the mistake which could have cause her health great damage, and instead she received attacks and excuses. AA, you should train your employees how to better handle situations like this. A 'well, I don't see why this problem is a big deal since you (the customer with allergies) read the ingredients and avoided eating the cracker that "accidentally fell" from the tray of the customer sitting next to you,' should not have been coming out of a flight attendant's mouth.

Continue to be disappointed that the “food” for “ordinary” fare paying passengers is poor - on this flight it consisted of a packet of two biscuits and a small bottle of water … not even offered a “free” cup of tea or coffee. Suggest a review of the “menu” and offer a hot drink to ordinary (economy class) passengers. On this route there are many far cheaper flights available - paying almost £200 for a flight that could have been bought for less than half this price should have some “perks” - offering hot drinks to all passengers would, in my opinion, be a cost effective measure which would improve the image of British Airways.

Aircraft was comfortable even in economy, clean. Entertainment screens were excellent and. Hoice was very good. Good was just ok. Crew was not bad.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

I was unable to board the flight because I was unable to acquire a visa , Brexit changed my ability to get an ETA, I’m a Trinidad citizen and it takes weeks to get a visa

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

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