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Cheapest return fare
£739
Typical prices: £1,182-£1,377
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Mon 2/11Tue 17/11
EDI - BNE • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£355
Typical prices: £638-£801
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Thu 5/11
MAN - BNE • 2 stops
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Recent return flight deals to Brisbane

Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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09:55 - 09:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BNE Brisbane
37h 05m2 stops London Stansted Shanghai Pu Dong
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11:10 - 21:40BNE  Brisbane-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
44h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong London Gatwick
£739Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
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19:15 - 08:25LHR  London Heathrow-BNE Brisbane
28h 10m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
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23:00 - 18:35BNE  Brisbane-LHR London Heathrow
29h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£756China Southern
Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 25 Feb
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10:30 - 09:00LGW  London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane
36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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11:10 - 06:30BNE  Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick
29h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£757China Eastern
Wed, 2 Dec - Fri, 26 Feb
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10:30 - 09:00LGW  London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane
36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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11:10 - 06:30BNE  Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick
29h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£757China Eastern
Sat, 26 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan
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20:20 - 21:10LGW  London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane
38h 50m2 stops Zhengzhou Guangzhou Baiyun
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23:00 - 17:20BNE  Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick
28h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou
£757China Southern
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 18 May
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10:30 - 09:00LGW  London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane
36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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11:55 - 15:00BNE  Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick
36h 05m2 stops Melbourne Shanghai Pu Dong
£758Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 30 Jan
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20:15 - 06:25STN  London Stansted-BNE Brisbane
24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
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01:55 - 17:55BNE  Brisbane-STN London Stansted
26h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
£830Emirates
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 30 Jan
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13:35 - 22:40LGW  London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane
23h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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01:55 - 18:25BNE  Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick
26h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£834Emirates
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 29 Jan
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21:25 - 20:25LHR  London Heathrow-BNE Brisbane
37h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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08:30 - 05:35BNE  Brisbane-LHR London Heathrow
31h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£856Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 26 Feb - Fri, 12 Mar
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21:25 - 20:25LHR  London Heathrow-BNE Brisbane
37h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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08:30 - 05:35BNE  Brisbane-LHR London Heathrow
31h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£866Malaysia Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Brisbane

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

What is the cheapest flight to Brisbane?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Brisbane was found on the route from Manchester, at £739 return. The most popular connection is from London to Brisbane, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £756 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane?

The cheapest month for flights to Brisbane is May, where tickets cost £1,011 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,450 and £1,438 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of £568.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Brisbane?

To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates and British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Brisbane

Low season

June

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£355
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Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Brisbane flights

  • Which airlines fly to Brisbane?

    Brisbane Airport is served by numerous global, regional and domestic airlines, the majority of which also have their own information desk on site. Carriers such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia and EVA Air are among the most popular on the route from London to Brisbane and include a stopover in a major global hub.

  • How can I entertain children at Brisbane Airport?

    Young travellers can feel particularly tired and stressed after long flights to Brisbane, but fortunately Bluey, the airport mascot, is on hand to help. Usually found near the "Welcome Wall" in the International Arrivals area, the charming kookaburra can speak several languages and enjoys taking selfies.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Brisbane Airport?

    There are several accommodation options for weary travellers at Brisbane Airport. The Novotel Brisbane Airport in the Skygate Centre can be accessed via the free Skygate shuttle bus or by booking a hotel transfer for approx. A$ 5 (£2.70). Alternatively, you could opt for the Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotel or the ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel, both of which are just a few minutes’ walk from the Domestic Terminal building. The Pullman Hotel also offers a day rate for travellers with a long layover who wish to enjoy the pool and restaurant.

  • What is the fastest way from Brisbane Airport to the city centre?

    The quickest way to cover the 9 miles between Brisbane Airport and the city centre is to take the AirTrain. Departing from both terminals every 15 minutes during peak hours, a one-way ticket for the 20 minutes journey costs around A$ 19 (£10).

  • Can I catch a taxi from Brisbane Airport?

    Yes, taxis are run by Black & White Cabs or Yellow Cabs and are available 24 hours a day. The journey to the CBD should take 20–40 minutes, depending on the time of day, and costs around A$ 55 (£29.50), including the airport surcharge.

  • Are direct flights to Brisbane available?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights available from the UK to Brisbane Airport. Instead, most flights routes to Brisbane will include at least one layover. If you fly from London Heathrow Airport with Qatar Airways or with British Airways, you will change planes at Doha International Airport. This journey takes around 22h 30min. You can also fly from London Heathrow with American Airlines. This route takes roughly 35h and includes two stops, first in the United States and then at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Australia.

  • Will I need a visa to travel to Australia?

    UK travellers will need to get a visa before they fly to Australia. You can get a visa online for free through the Department of Home Affairs. Alternatively, you can buy a A$20 (£11) Electronic Travel Authority or ETA through your airline or travel agent. You will also need to fill out an Incoming Passenger Form, which will be given to you by the crew during your flight. You must also have your valid British passport with you when you travel.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Brisbane?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Brisbane was found on the route from Manchester, at £739 return. The most popular connection is from London to Brisbane, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £756 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane?

    There are 8 miles between Brisbane city centre and Brisbane Airport.

  • What is the name of Brisbane’s airport?

    When flying to Brisbane, you'll arrive at Brisbane Airport (BNE). The airport is also known as Brisbane or Brisbane Airport.

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

    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 Brisbane.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

    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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

    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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Brisbane flight deals.
  • One of Australia’s busiest airports, Brisbane Airport (BNE) prides itself on offering passengers a plethora of services to make arrivals and layovers as smooth as possible. With great transport links up and down the coast, it is the perfect gateway for travellers seeking to visit the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or even Fraser Island.
  • International flights to Brisbane will arrive at the International Terminal, which is approximately 10min drive away from the Domestic Terminal. Should you need to transfer between the two, you can make use of the complimentary shuttle bus that departs every 10min between 06:00 and 19:00. Outside these hours, there is a reduced service or the free AIRPARK transfer bus.
  • If you’re planning to rent a car to explore Queensland, you can book in advance or on the spot at one of the desks in Brisbane Airport. Located on Level 2 of the International Terminal, companies such as Avis, Hertz and Europcar have desks that are open from 05:00 until 23:59.
  • Thirsty after your flight to Brisbane? Make use of the drinking water dispensers located throughout the terminal buildings. For a quick cup of tea or pot noodle during your layover, you can also find a hot water dispenser on Level 3 of the International Terminal.
  • Travellers arriving on late flights to Brisbane need not worry about hunger pangs – the McDonalds in the BNE Service Centre and the Woolworths supermarket in the Skygate Centre are open 24 hours a day.
  • For all your shopping needs, the Skygate Centre is located around 3 miles from Brisbane Airport. A complimentary shuttle bus makes the trip at regular intervals, meaning that you can stock up on food, clothing or other essentials as soon as you arrive at the airport.
  • Want to cut your carbon emissions on long-haul flights? Flights to Brisbane from London Heathrow with British Airways can reduce your carbon outputs by around 50% compared with other routes. This journey takes just over 26h and includes two layovers, first in Singapore and then again in Sydney before you land in Brisbane. Passengers should be aware that flying low-carbon can drastically increase travel costs.
  • Being collected by car at Brisbane Airport? Drivers can use the pick-up parking zone, which is free for up to 10min stays and is located outside Level 1 Arrivals. Passengers landing at the airport should take the lift from Arrivals down to Level 1 and then cross the road following the green pick-up signs. Drivers can drive in and out for free multiple times to avoid the 10min fee while waiting.
  • Need to freshen up after a long flight to Brisbane? Passengers can use the shower facilities at Brisbane Airport located in the Arrivals Hall on Level 2.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Brisbane

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Brisbane? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3667 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.4Crew
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The staff were fantastic and the food was tasty. My check in experience was good too.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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The staff were fantastic and the food was tasty. My check in experience was good too.

The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

Everything is excellent. I will try to fly with Cathay Pacific on my future trips whenever possible, and I will recommend it to my friends as well.

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

As a solo traveller, I always prefer to have an aisle seat, but the flight was so full, there weren’t any available. I understand that the seatbelt sign sometimes has to go on if turbulence is anticipated but after the second food service, it was on continuously for about an hour and a half and there didn’t seem to be any turbulence at all! With seats reclined, my fellow passenger in the aisle seat asleep and the seatbelt sign on I felt very trapped, extremely uncomfortable and in desperate need of the bathroom. The positives were that the staff were very friendly, the entertainment was great and we actually took off on time and arrived in HKG earlier than expected.

Cathay Pacific handle my plane delay very well. I will book with Cathay Pacific again in the future trips.

There is very little in the title" Premium" in the Economy experience with Cathay, Melbourne to Hong Kong. The seats are uncomfortable and the cabin with outdated 1990's decor and trim. The food service was sloppy and the leg room providing little to no advantage over regular economy seating. Infact, the Sunday flight was not fill occupancy and I would have done better saving the significant additional costs for the PREMIUM ticket and taken advantage of the seating. If you are a regular premium economy traveler of EMIRATES expecting the same experience on CATHAY, you will be disappointed. Emirates far superior.

My biggest complaint is the comfort and no good movies to choose from. My headphones didn't work either. 😔

Very comfortable flights. Not so many new releases in terms of films.

The aircraft was slightly newer but the food was very bad. Bland and uninteresting. Nothing special at all.

Very lovely aircraft and crew. Seats were comfortable and the food was great and served swiftly. Delayed flight due to a passenger coming off the flight but overall a great experience

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Very tight seating. Crew seemed too dis interested and too slow to remove main meal trays.

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

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

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

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 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.

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

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.

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.

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

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

Multiple delays, with no explanation. Caused us to almost miss our connector. The airline made no effort when we arrived in Shanghai to help us make it to our next flight with the same airline.

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