What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to China is currently November ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost £11, while return flights cost around £37.

How much is a return flight to China?

A return flight to China will typically cost around £1,445, however they can be found for as little as £120.

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 45 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).

£462+ Flights to China

Flights to China in 2025

Return from	£410
One-way from	£263
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£538
Good round-trip deal	£377 or less
Good one-way deal	£264 or less

Hainan Airlines
21/3-3/4
4 total stops
72h 10m total
London to Guangzhou

Search Deals

24/3
1 total stop
15h 20m total
London to China

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£117 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for return flights in March 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to China.

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to China.

Search Deals

Find flights to China

One-wayReturn

Explore China

Find flight deals to China

Cheapest flights to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Fri 25/422:00LHR - PEK

1 stop33h 05mHainan Airlines

Mon 19/507:15PEK - LHR

1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 3/3£419

Mon 17/317:50LHR - PKX

1 stop21h 40mChina Eastern

Mon 24/320:45PKX - LHR

1 stop25h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/3£426

Sat 17/522:05LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Sat 31/519:50SHA - LHR

1 stop31h 10mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 3/3£432

Wed 12/320:05STN - PVG

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/317:10PVG - STN

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£432

Fri 7/321:50LHR - PEK

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/322:15PEK - LHR

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£434

Tue 4/317:35LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/311:25PVG - LHR

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£436

Best flights to China
Discover carefully curated flight deals to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Fri 25/422:00LHR - PEK

1 stop33h 05mHainan Airlines

Mon 19/507:15PEK - LHR

1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 3/3£419

Mon 17/317:50LHR - PKX

1 stop21h 40mChina Eastern

Mon 24/320:45PKX - LHR

1 stop25h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/3£426

Sat 17/522:05LHR - SHA

1 stop29h 30mShenzhen Airlines

Sat 31/519:50SHA - LHR

1 stop31h 10mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 3/3£432

Thu 24/407:45LHR - PEK

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/507:15PEK - LHR

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£436

Thu 20/309:00LHR - PKX

1 stop15h 45mEtihad Airways

Wed 14/519:15PKX - LHR

1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/3£438

Sat 31/521:30LGW - PVG

1 stop29h 55mChina Southern

Fri 20/622:05PVG - LGW

1 stop27h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 3/3£440

Mon 2/611:15LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 30mAir China

Mon 9/601:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Deal found 3/3£462

Direct flights to China
Explore direct flight options to China based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Wed 19/321:30LHR - PKX

Nonstop9h 55mChina Southern

Thu 27/314:20PKX - LHR

Nonstop11h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 3/3£456

Mon 2/611:15LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 30mAir China

Mon 9/601:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Deal found 3/3£462

Wed 19/320:25LHR - PEK

Nonstop10h 00mAir China

Thu 27/314:40PEK - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mAir China

Deal found 3/3£495

Tue 15/418:00LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern

Tue 13/509:40PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/3£499

Tue 15/421:20LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern

Tue 13/512:55PVG - LHR

Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/3£545

Mon 24/312:35LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 30/311:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/3£571

Tue 3/618:00LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/601:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£836

Mon 2/621:20LHR - PVG

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/611:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£895

Last-minute flights to China
Discover last-minute flight deals to China. Data last updated 4 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 4/311:40LGW - CAN

1 stop24h 20mAir China

Tue 11/321:15CAN - LGW

1 stop17h 40mAir China

Deal found 3/3£415

Tue 4/317:50LHR - CAN

1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern

Tue 11/318:30CAN - LHR

1 stop27h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/3£424

Tue 4/317:35LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/311:25PVG - LHR

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£436

Tue 4/317:35LHR - PVG

1 stop17h 30mAir France

Tue 11/322:05PVG - LHR

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Deal found 3/3£437

Tue 4/307:45LCY - PVG

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Tue 11/311:25PVG - LCY

1 stop27h 50mKLM

Deal found 3/3£474

Tue 4/310:30LGW - FOC

1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern

Sat 29/320:00FOC - LGW

1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 2/3£468

Tue 4/311:40LGW - FOC

2 stops24h 50mAir China

Fri 21/318:05FOC - LGW

2 stops44h 50mAir China

Deal found 3/3£469

Tue 4/319:05LHR - FOC

2 stops40h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 29/320:45FOC - LHR

1 stop25h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 2/3£635

Thu 6/317:50LHR - CAN

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/320:10CAN - LHR

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3£432

Fri 7/308:40LHR - CAN

2 stops25h 20mKLM

Wed 19/322:00CAN - LHR

2 stops30h 50mKLM

Deal found 3/3£461

Fri 7/321:00LHR - PVG

2 stops29h 30mHainan Airlines

Sun 9/302:10PVG - LHR

1 stop15h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 3/3£467

Sat 8/320:25LGW - CAN

1 stop17h 10mChina Southern

Sat 15/307:25CAN - LGW

1 stop17h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 3/3£463

Find flights to China within your budget

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Fri 25/4

22:00-14:05

1 stop33h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 19/5

07:15-19:30

1 stop19h 15m

£419

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 17/3

17:50-23:30

1 stop21h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 24/3

20:45-13:55

1 stop25h 10m

£426

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop31h 10m

£432

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

07:45-05:10

1 stop14h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/5

07:15-19:30

1 stop19h 15m

£436

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

09:00-08:45

1 stop15h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 14/5

19:15-07:00

1 stop18h 45m

£438

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

22:05-10:55

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

07:10-19:50

1 stop19h 40m

£439

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 31/5

21:30-10:25

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/6

22:05-18:30

1 stop27h 25m

£440

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

22:05-11:55

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/5

18:30-19:50

1 stop32h 20m

£441

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Sat 15/3

19:25-05:45

1 stop26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/3

21:05-07:05

2 stops42h 00m

£444

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

22:00-15:20

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/7

16:25-19:30

2 stops34h 05m

£446

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 3/3

Showing 1-10 of 60 results

...

Best time to book a flight to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 21 hours 9 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?

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 Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to China

The most flights from London to China are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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

From £408

China Southern

From £395

China Eastern

From £444

Hainan Airlines

From £415

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to China are Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Air China.

Rainfall in China by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

The most popular places in China to fly to are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,180 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,180 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,180 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,034 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,180 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

ANA

8.4

Very Good

833 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,180 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

721 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,180 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Garuda Indonesia

8.1

Very Good

75 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,180 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?
Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost £11, while return flights cost around £37.
How much is a return flight to China?
A return flight to China will typically cost around £1,445, however they can be found for as little as £120.
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 45 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Find flights to China cities and airports

Flights to Pu Dong

Flights to Hongqiao Intl

Flights to Beijing Daxing Intl

Flights to Zhangjiajie

Flights to Mudanjiang

Flights to Shijiazhuang

Flights to Xishuangbanna

Popular places in China

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to China?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to China today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to China?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to China by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights to China with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights to China flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to China become cheaper?

Of course! You can track prices for flights to China and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

£251+ Cheap flights to China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 4 March 2025.

Return from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Find flights to China

Browse one-way and return flights deals to China on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 4 March 2025

Explore China

Find flight deals to China

Cheapest flights to ChinaExplore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Find flights to China within your budget

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 4 March 2025.

Best time to book a flight to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China with our price prediction graph.

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?

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.

Weekly flight availability to China

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 March 2025.

The most popular places in China to fly to are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

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 4 March 2025.

Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to China?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

How much is a return flight to China?

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

Does Shanghai Pu Dong have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find flights to China cities and airports

Select your preferred flight destination in China from the list below.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to China?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to China?

Can Cheapflights find flights to China with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to China become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.