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Cheap flights from London to China from £259

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — PVG
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from London to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to China flight deals. Data was last updated 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£416

One-way from

£259

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£555

Good round-trip deal

£379 or less

Good one-way deal

£237 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 26/5-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • London to China
17/3
  • 17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • London to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£116 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) 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 19 February 2025.

Wed 26/211:45LHR - PEK
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/323:55PEK - LHR
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£416
Wed 19/311:30LHR - PEK
1 stop21h 25mAir France
Mon 14/423:05PEK - LHR
1 stop24h 30mAir France
Deal found 18/2£423
Thu 8/511:45LHR - PEK
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Thu 29/510:55PEK - LHR
1 stop27h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/2£424
Wed 26/307:10LHR - PEK
1 stop13h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 27/318:15PEK - LHR
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/2£430
Tue 18/215:45LHR - PVG
1 stop33h 40mKLM
Tue 4/311:25PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/2£432
Wed 26/305:55STN - PVG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/317:10PVG - STN
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£432
Mon 24/321:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/307:45SHA - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£433
Wed 19/321:10LHR - PVG
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/307:20PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£433
Tue 25/222:00LHR - SHA
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Tue 4/319:50SHA - LHR
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/2£434
Fri 14/321:30LHR - PVG
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Sat 22/308:15PVG - LHR
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/2£434
Fri 14/320:20STN - SHA
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/320:05SHA - STN
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£435
Sun 11/522:00LHR - SHA
2 stops29h 15mTianjin Airlines
Thu 29/511:20SHA - LHR
2 stops39h 40mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 17/2£438

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 19 February 2025.

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London

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

22:00-11:45

2 stops30h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/6

07:15-19:30

1 stop19h 15m

£416

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sat 1/3

21:10-23:00

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 16/3

07:30-19:10

1 stop19h 40m

£421

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

11:30-16:55

1 stop21h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/4

23:05-16:35

1 stop24h 30m

£423

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

11:45-08:55

1 stop14h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 29/5

10:55-07:40

1 stop27h 45m

£424

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

17:15-16:45

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/3

08:15-17:55

1 stop17h 40m

£432

LondonShanghai

STN - PVG

STNPVG

London Stansted

Wed 26/3

05:55-05:45

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/3

17:10-17:45

2 stops31h 35m

£432

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 24/3

21:10-10:25

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/3

07:45-19:50

1 stop19h 05m

£433

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Mon 10/3

22:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/3

08:50-18:15

1 stop17h 25m

£434

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

22:00-10:15

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/5

11:20-20:00

2 stops39h 40m

£438

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

22:05-19:55

1 stop38h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sat 14/6

21:00-20:00

1 stop30h 00m

£439

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Best time to book a flight from London to China

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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 19 February 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 19 February 2025.

The most flights from LON to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 19 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and Emirates 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

8.4
Very Good

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

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 Tianjin Airlines (£273), China Southern (£278), and Hainan Airlines (£279).

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (98%), China Southern (79%) and British Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to China?

    While on average a flight from London to China is generally £1,675, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £291. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay £386 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£363Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£385Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£385Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£391Average£430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£408Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£411Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£444Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£459Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£460Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£469Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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