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Flights to China in 2025

Find the latest flights to China in 2025, 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 3 January 2025.

Return from

£399

One-way from

£272

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£498
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/1-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • London to Fuzhou
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22/2
  • 22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • London to China
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Mon 24/311:40LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Sat 3/514:40CAN - LGW
1 stop23h 15mAir China
Deal found 2/1£439
Fri 14/221:50LHR - CAN
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/307:20CAN - LHR
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£439
Wed 19/210:30LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/220:10CAN - LGW
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1£446
Mon 17/217:50LHR - CAN
1 stop33h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 17/312:50CAN - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/1£454
Thu 16/117:40LHR - CAN
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Fri 7/206:30CAN - LHR
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 3/1£458
Thu 30/106:50LHR - PEK
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:10PEK - LHR
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£462

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Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 3 January 2025.

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LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Mon 24/3

11:40-12:30

1 stop16h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 3/5

14:40-06:55

1 stop23h 15m

£439

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Fri 14/2

21:50-00:15

1 stop18h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 16/3

07:20-19:40

1 stop20h 20m

£439

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Wed 19/2

10:30-11:15

1 stop16h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 28/2

20:10-14:00

1 stop25h 50m

£446

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

17:50-11:15

1 stop33h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 17/3

12:50-13:55

1 stop33h 05m

£454

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Thu 16/1

17:40-18:25

1 stop16h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 7/2

06:30-15:55

1 stop17h 25m

£458

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

17:50-22:00

1 stop20h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 4/3

07:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

£462

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sun 9/3

21:30-15:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 6/4

07:30-19:05

1 stop18h 35m

£463

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Thu 27/3

11:30-16:55

1 stop21h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 7/4

23:05-13:45

1 stop21h 40m

£463

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Wed 26/2

07:10-05:05

1 stop13h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/3

20:00-17:35

2 stops29h 35m

£464

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

09:00-08:45

1 stop15h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 31/3

19:45-06:45

1 stop18h 00m

£467

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Best time to book a flight to China

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Travel insights for flights to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from London to China takes 19 hours 57 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to China. Price data was last updated on 26 May 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to China

The most flights from London to China are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

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

Air China

Air China

From £472

China Southern

China Southern

From £395

China Eastern

China Eastern

From £504

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

From £468

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to China are Scandinavian Airlines, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines.

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 - 210.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 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 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 3 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as KLM, Hainan Airlines and Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
743 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Beijing, followed by Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

  • 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, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

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

    Guilin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guilin typically cost £49, while return flights cost around £86.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £249, however they can be found for as little as £153.

  • 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 (9 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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