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Cheap flights from London to China from £274

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — PVG
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from London to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to China (CN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£410

One-way from

£275
Air China
  • Air China
  • 29/1-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • London to China
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flights from London to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2025.

Wed 29/120:25LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Fri 28/221:30SZX - LHR
1 stop26h 25mAir China
Deal found 15/1£410
Wed 29/120:25LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/214:05SZX - LHR
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£411
Mon 17/221:30LHR - SZX
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Mon 17/316:30SZX - LHR
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/1£415
Mon 20/121:00LHR - SZX
2 stops27h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 6/222:55SZX - LHR
2 stops26h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/1£434
Wed 29/110:00LHR - SZX
2 stops23h 50mKLM
Wed 26/219:30SZX - LHR
2 stops44h 10mKLM
Deal found 15/1£442
Wed 5/319:35LHR - SZX
2 stops20h 50mAir France
Fri 14/307:30SZX - LHR
2 stops35h 00mAir France
Deal found 15/1£446
Mon 20/117:50LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 5/207:30SZX - LHR
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1£456
Fri 21/210:00LHR - PEK
1 stop15h 55mKLM
Wed 26/223:55PEK - LHR
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/1£459
Thu 30/106:50LHR - PEK
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:10PEK - LHR
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£460
Sat 1/321:00LHR - PKX
1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 30/319:45PKX - LHR
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1£460
Tue 11/311:40LGW - PEK
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Tue 8/417:45PEK - LGW
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 15/1£460
Wed 12/317:05LHR - PVG
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/321:40PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£461

Find flights from London to China within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from London to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

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LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Wed 29/1

20:25-21:10

1 stop16h 45m

Shenzhen

Fri 28/2

21:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

£410

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Wed 29/1

20:25-21:10

1 stop16h 45m

Shenzhen

Wed 26/2

14:05-15:55

2 stops33h 50m

£411

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

21:30-20:30

1 stop15h 00m

Shenzhen

Mon 17/3

16:30-17:55

1 stop33h 25m

£415

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Wed 29/1

10:00-17:50

2 stops23h 50m

Shenzhen

Wed 26/2

19:30-07:40

2 stops44h 10m

£442

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

19:35-00:25

2 stops20h 50m

Shenzhen

Fri 14/3

07:30-10:30

2 stops35h 00m

£446

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

08:40-09:55

1 stop17h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 25/2

11:50-08:00

2 stops28h 10m

£459

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sat 1/3

21:00-22:00

1 stop17h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 30/3

19:45-18:40

1 stop29h 55m

£460

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

11:40-14:50

1 stop19h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 8/4

17:45-06:55

1 stop20h 10m

£460

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 31/1

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/2

01:50-06:30

Nonstop12h 40m

£462

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

17:05-19:05

2 stops18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/2

22:05-10:45

2 stops20h 40m

£462

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Best time to book a flight from London to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from London with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from London to China

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to China?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £558). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from London to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

When flying from London to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from London to China

Explore weekly flight availability from London to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

The most flights from LON to CN0 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).

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).

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 16 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air China, Tianjin Airlines and Gulf Air from London to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to China are China Southern (£294), Air China (£298), and China Eastern (£303).

  • What are the most popular routes from London to China?

    While some choose either London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Heathrow - Beijing Capital, London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from London to China.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to China?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to China are China Eastern (92%), China Southern (64%) and British Airways (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to China?

    While on average a flight from London to China is generally £1,750, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £302. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay £393 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to China (average of £558). Flying from London to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£302Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£382Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£383Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£414Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£416Average£519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£416Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£423Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£423Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£454Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£463Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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