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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 April 2025.

Return from

£436

One-way from

£259

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£642

Good round-trip deal

£388 or less

Good one-way deal

£260 or less
11/5-14/5
  • 11/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • London to Guangzhou
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Fr 2/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sa 17/507:55PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£422
Do 5/614:40LHR - PKX
1 stop20h 20mSAUDIA
Fr 20/621:25PKX - LHR
2 stops41h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 2/4£425
Mi 7/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop19h 40mHainan Airlines
Mo 26/507:15PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/4£427
Sa 10/516:55LGW - PEK
1 stop12h 25mTurkmenistan Airlines
Sa 24/504:50PEK - LGW
1 stop17h 35mTurkmenistan Airlines
Deal found 2/4£433
So 11/522:00LHR - CAN
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mi 14/507:25CAN - LHR
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£436
Sa 17/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Di 27/511:25PVG - LHR
1 stop39h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 2/4£439

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to China that are best for you.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Fr 2/5

22:00-20:55

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sa 17/5

07:55-20:00

1 stop19h 05m

£422

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Do 5/6

14:40-18:00

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fr 20/6

21:25-07:30

2 stops41h 05m

£425

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mi 7/5

22:00-00:40

1 stop19h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mo 26/5

07:15-19:30

1 stop19h 15m

£427

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sa 10/5

16:55-12:20

1 stop12h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sa 24/5

04:50-15:25

1 stop17h 35m

£433

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

So 11/5

22:00-11:25

1 stop30h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mi 14/5

07:25-20:00

1 stop19h 35m

£436

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sa 17/5

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Di 27/5

11:25-20:00

1 stop39h 35m

£439

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sa 26/4

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

So 11/5

19:50-19:50

1 stop31h 00m

£441

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mi 28/5

21:00-21:40

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Do 5/6

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£443

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Di 24/6

15:00-15:25

1 stop17h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sa 16/8

15:25-13:00

2 stops28h 35m

£445

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fr 2/5

22:10-13:00

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fr 9/5

06:55-19:00

1 stop19h 05m

£447

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Best time to book a flight to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from London to China takes 19 hours 30 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 Friday afternoons, 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

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

China Southern

China Southern

From £395

Air China

Air China

From £408

China Eastern

China Eastern

From £444

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

From £415

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to China are China Southern, Air China and Hainan 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 - 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

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 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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 3 April 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 3 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as EVA Air, Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.

FAQs about flying to China

  • 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 £38, while return flights cost around £75.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £276, however they can be found for as little as £177.

  • 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).

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