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 £40, while return flights cost around £92.

How much is a return flight to China?

A return flight to China will typically cost around £748, however they can be found for as little as £119.

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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Mon 11/821:25PKX - LHR

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Deal found 10/4£424

Sun 4/522:00LHR - PEK

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Sat 10/507:55PEK - LHR

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Deal found 10/4£430

Wed 10/922:00LHR - PEK

1 stop30h 45mHainan Airlines

Wed 17/908:00PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 10/4£431

Sun 11/522:00LHR - CAN

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/607:25CAN - LHR

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4£444

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1 stop31h 10mChina Southern

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1 stop16h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 10/4£445

Fri 9/522:10LHR - PVG

1 stop35h 20mChina Southern

Mon 26/521:55PVG - LHR

1 stop28h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 10/4£445

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2 stops25h 00mSAUDIA

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Deal found 10/4£424

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1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4£430

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2 stops38h 45mHainan Airlines

Wed 28/508:00PEK - LHR

1 stop18h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 11/4£438

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Sun 18/508:35SHA - LHR

1 stop16h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 10/4£445

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Nonstop11h 20mAir China

Fri 16/501:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Deal found 10/4£448

Sat 26/422:05LHR - SHA

1 stop34h 20mShenzhen Airlines

Sun 11/516:40SHA - LHR

1 stop34h 10mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 10/4£455

Tue 29/411:45LHR - PVG

1 stop14h 40mKLM

Wed 14/511:15PVG - LHR

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Deal found 11/4£456

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Sat 10/511:25LGW - PVG

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Deal found 10/4£456

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Deal found 10/4£462

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Deal found 10/4£470

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Deal found 10/4£491

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Deal found 10/4£521

Sat 17/512:10LHR - PVG

Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways

Fri 23/511:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/4£536

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Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/501:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4£611

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Thu 26/611:00PVG - LHR

Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4£899

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Deal found 10/4£455

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Deal found 11/4£456

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1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4£458

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Sun 18/5

10:00-18:00

3 stops25h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 11/8

21:25-16:00

3 stops25h 35m

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LHR - PEK

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London Heathrow

Sun 4/5

22:00-21:00

1 stop16h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 10/5

07:55-20:00

1 stop19h 05m

£430

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LHR - PEK

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London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

22:00-11:45

1 stop30h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 17/9

08:00-19:30

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London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

22:00-14:15

2 stops33h 15m

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Sat 7/6

07:25-20:00

1 stop19h 35m

£444

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LHR - SHA

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London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

22:10-12:20

1 stop31h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/5

08:35-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£445

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

22:10-16:30

1 stop35h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

21:55-19:00

1 stop28h 05m

£445

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

21:20-15:40

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/5

23:05-19:30

1 stop27h 25m

£447

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 10/5

11:25-05:45

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

01:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£448

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

22:05-15:25

1 stop34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/5

16:40-19:50

1 stop34h 10m

£455

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

22:05-10:55

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

21:15-20:00

1 stop29h 45m

£455

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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 18 hours 34 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 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 Tuesday (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

From £395

Air China

From £408

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 China Southern, Air China and Hainan Airlines.

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, ANA and Hainan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,172 reviews

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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

1,172 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,172 reviews

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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

8.3

Very Good

835 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,172 reviews

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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

1,172 reviews

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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

3,197 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,172 reviews

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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

1,321 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,172 reviews

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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 £40, while return flights cost around £92.
How much is a return flight to China?
A return flight to China will typically cost around £748, however they can be found for as little as £119.
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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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 11 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 11 April 2025.

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

FAQs about flying to China

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?

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