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Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

£398

One-way from

£263

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£790
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/1-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • London to Fuzhou
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18/1
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 55m total
  • London to China
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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 19 December 2024.

Sun 29/1208:40LHR - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Sun 2/211:25PVG - LHR
1 stop28h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/12£456
Sun 29/1206:30LHR - PVG
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/222:05PVG - LHR
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£465
Sun 29/1211:35LGW - CAN
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Thu 16/114:50CAN - LGW
1 stop24h 05mAir China
Deal found 17/12£521
Sun 29/1206:10STN - SHA
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/120:50SHA - STN
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£584
Tue 31/1217:40LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Tue 14/108:55SHA - LHR
1 stop15h 00mAir China
Deal found 18/12£585
Tue 31/1209:20LGW - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/120:05PVG - LGW
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£619

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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 19 December 2024.

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LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Fri 17/1

21:30-22:35

1 stop17h 05m

Shenzhen

Sun 2/3

15:30-17:55

1 stop34h 25m

£396

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sat 18/1

21:00-09:55

1 stop28h 55m

Shenzhen

Sat 1/3

09:10-19:00

1 stop17h 50m

£397

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Fri 17/1

21:00-08:15

2 stops27h 15m

Shenzhen

Sun 23/2

23:05-17:55

2 stops26h 50m

£405

LondonGuangzhou

LHR - CAN

LHRCAN

London Heathrow

Sun 19/1

17:40-17:25

1 stop15h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 27/1

21:00-19:40

1 stop30h 40m

£431

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Mon 24/3

11:40-14:50

1 stop19h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 3/5

20:55-06:55

1 stop17h 00m

£435

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Fri 31/1

10:30-18:55

1 stop24h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 7/2

12:50-06:30

1 stop25h 40m

£436

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/3

11:40-19:50

1 stop39h 10m

£447

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

22:10-21:30

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/5

20:50-19:05

1 stop29h 15m

£449

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Wed 15/1

10:30-18:55

1 stop24h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 21/1

20:10-06:30

1 stop18h 20m

£452

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 29/12

08:40-09:25

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/2

11:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

£456

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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 20 hours 28 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 Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as British Airways, Air France and Hainan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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?

    Shanghai Pu Dong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Shanghai Pu Dong typically cost £31, while return flights cost around £86.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £196, however they can be found for as little as £182.

  • 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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