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Cheap Flights from London to China

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop£462
Beijing
Beijing1 stop£496
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop£510
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops£604
Shenzhen
Shenzhendirect£488
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop£469
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops£551
Chongqing
Chongqingdirect£397
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops£505
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop£418
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop£424
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop£434
Kunming
Kunming1 stop£497
Nanning
Nanning1 stop£466
Dalian
Dalian1 stop£445
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops£442
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop£466
Changsha
Changshadirect£423
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop£421
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop£462
Beijing
Beijing1 stop£496
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop£510
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops£604
Shenzhen
Shenzhendirect£488
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop£469
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops£551
Chongqing
Chongqingdirect£397
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops£505
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop£418
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop£424
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop£434
Kunming
Kunming1 stop£497
Nanning
Nanning1 stop£466
Dalian
Dalian1 stop£445
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops£442
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop£466
Changsha
Changshadirect£423
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop£421

Book Cheap London to China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to China 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 London to China

Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 14:25LHR-SHA
33h 20m1 stop
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20:50 - 20:10SHA-LHR
30h 20m1 stop
£462Shenzhen Airlines
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 11:55LHR-PVG
30h 50m1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
13:40 - 19:10PVG-LHR
37h 30m1 stop
£463Shenzhen Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 00:20LHR-PVG
19h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:00 - 18:30PVG-LHR
14h 30mdirect
£463China Southern
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
China Southern Logo
12:10 - 07:55LHR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
China Southern Logo
19:35 - 18:05PVG-LHR
29h 30m1 stop
£464China Southern
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 09:55LGW-PVG
14h 20m1 stop
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01:40 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 15mdirect
£469Air China
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 11:55LGW-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35SHA-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£469Air China
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 11:50LGW-PVG
10h 50mdirect
China Eastern Logo
10:10 - 15:00PVG-LGW
11h 50mdirect
£473China Eastern
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Thu, 18 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 05:55LGW-PVG
11h 20mdirect
China Eastern Logo
10:05 - 15:10PVG-LGW
12h 05mdirect
£474China Eastern
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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55LHR-SHA
41h 55m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 19:30SHA-LHR
42h 00m2 stops
£481Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:20LHR-PVG
34h 20m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:25 - 19:30PVG-LHR
34h 05m2 stops
£481Hainan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to China flights

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

What is the cheapest London to China flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to China from London found in the last 72 hours was to Shenzhen, at £334 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £390.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to China?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops stopover the cheapest option at £929 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to China, 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 from London to China is March, when tickets cost £462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £770 and £753 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to China?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For London to China, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from China back to London, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from London to China, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to China

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£266
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou

FAQs - booking China flights

  • Which is the closest major airport to Xinjiang Province?

    Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Tibet is geographically closer to Xinjiang Province but there are cheaper flights from London to China arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Air China and China Southern have connecting flights from there to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Xinjiang arriving in less than four hours.

  • Is there public transport from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown Shanghai?

    Metro Line 2 runs from International Terminals 1 and 2 at Shanghai Pudong International to People’s Square in downtown Shanghai. Airport Lines 5 and 7 are bus routes to Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station, respectively. Alternatively, there is Maglev transport from both international terminals to Longyang Road Station for metro lines to the city centre.

  • Where can I pick up some local Yuan at Beijing Capital International Airport?

    If your flight from London to China arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport’s Terminal 2, Hang Seng Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China provide currency exchange counters on the First Floor, International Arrivals Luggage Hall. At Terminal 3, ICE has an office located near the East Exit, International Luggage Claim Hall and Travelex has one close to the West Exit at the same location. Cashpoints are additional options for small sums of money.

  • Which is the best airport to visit Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum?

    The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is world famous for its Terracotta Army which guards the emperor’s tomb. China Eastern has departures from London Heathrow to Xi’an where this UNESCO World Heritage Site is located, so book your flight from London to China now and visit the army up close and personal.

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

    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 from London to China.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London to China 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 from London to China?

    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 from London to China 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 China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £689 on average. Morning departures are around 20% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,103.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to China

  • Before booking your flight from London to China you should know that Beijing and Shanghai both have multiple airports. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is about 20 miles (32 km) north of downtown Beijing while Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKK) in the south is about 29 miles (49 km) from the city centre. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is located about 19 miles (30 km) from downtown Shanghai, but Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) lies just 8 miles (13 km) from the city centre.
  • LOT Polish Airlines and British Airways offer one-stop flights to Beijing Capital International from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), but you can get cheaper flights from London to China making two stops along this route. For example, XiamenAir has cheaper fares with connections via Amsterdam and Xiamen while Brussels Airlines provides inexpensive flights with stopovers at Brussels and Xi’an.
  • China Eastern has one-stop flights from London to China leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH). Wuhan Province is centrally located and a perfect launchpad with access in all directions, including major cities such as Zhengzhou to the north and Changsha to the south.
  • It’s a long flight from London to China so why not relax at one of the airport lounges at London Heathrow before your departure? Terminal 5 showcases Club Aspire Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge which also has a location at Terminal 2 and you’ll find No 1 Lounge at Terminal 2. For a soothing massage you can try Be Relax Spa at Terminal 5.
  • For Passengers with Reduced Mobility, London City Airport (LCY) offers a range of services for your comfort and convenience. Mobility equipment like electric and standard wheelchairs is available plus there are several toilets around the terminal with easy access. If you require mobility aids, it’s recommended to book them in advance of your trip.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from London to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to China? 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.
8.2
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 45 reviews
8.5Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.4Food
8.8Crew
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Two hours delayed departure ! Lost one of our luggage! Two days later found the luggage, again waiting for more than two hours to get the lost luggage because locked at other airline office.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025CKG - SEA
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Two hours delayed departure ! Lost one of our luggage! Two days later found the luggage, again waiting for more than two hours to get the lost luggage because locked at other airline office.

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

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 flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

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.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

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!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

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.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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