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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to China from £252

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — PVG
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to China flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£378

One-way from

£252

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£649

Good round-trip deal

£390 or less

Good one-way deal

£238 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 12/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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23/6
  • 23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Wed 23/412:15MAN - SHA
1 stop23h 45mHainan Airlines
Fri 9/512:10SHA - MAN
1 stop25h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/4£376
Sat 17/522:00LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/507:35SZX - LHR
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£412
Fri 25/422:00LHR - SZX
2 stops26h 50mHainan Airlines
Thu 8/520:30SZX - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/4£413
Sun 11/514:40LHR - PKX
2 stops20h 20mSAUDIA
Sun 25/523:45PKX - LHR
1 stop21h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 17/4£414
Wed 14/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop19h 40mHainan Airlines
Mon 26/507:15PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/4£417
Wed 23/422:00LHR - SZX
1 stop16h 10mTianjin Airlines
Thu 8/513:15SZX - LHR
2 stops37h 45mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 17/4£418
Wed 23/422:00LHR - PEK
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/507:55PEK - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£433
Wed 18/611:15LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Sat 21/601:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 17/4£436
Tue 27/521:30LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Mon 16/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/4£436
Mon 17/1121:50LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 35mGulf Air
Sun 23/1114:55PVG - LHR
1 stop23h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 17/4£436
Sun 1/609:05LGW - SHA
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/609:20SHA - LGW
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£437
Sun 11/522:05LHR - PVG
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/507:10PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£437

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to China that are best for you.

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United Kingdom

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 12/5

12:15-19:00

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/5

11:15-06:45

1 stop26h 30m

£378

LondonShenzhen

LHR - SZX

LHRSZX

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

22:00-21:10

1 stop16h 10m

Shenzhen

Fri 23/5

07:35-20:00

1 stop19h 25m

£412

LondonBeijing

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

14:40-18:00

2 stops20h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 25/5

23:45-14:15

1 stop21h 30m

£414

LondonBeijing

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

22:00-00:40

1 stop19h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 26/5

07:15-19:30

1 stop19h 15m

£417

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 18/6

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/6

01:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£436

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

21:30-21:00

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/6

22:05-18:30

1 stop27h 25m

£436

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 1/6

09:05-22:10

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/6

09:20-08:15

2 stops29h 55m

£437

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

22:05-11:55

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

07:10-20:00

1 stop19h 50m

£437

LondonShanghai

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/5

16:40-20:00

1 stop34h 20m

£438

LondonShanghai

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

22:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/5

21:15-19:50

1 stop29h 35m

£438

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to China

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to China (average of £558). Flying from United Kingdom 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 GB to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 18 April 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to China

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 18 April 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to CN0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 18 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, ANA and Hainan Airlines from United Kingdom to China by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,179 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
1,179 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
845 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
3,200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
1,329 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,179 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £255. Users have also found prices from £259 and £282 on China Southern and Tianjin Airlines, respectively.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to China (average of £558). Flying from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£4Average£989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£336Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapest£358Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£361Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£366Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£369Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£372Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Tianjin AirlinesCheapest£384Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£387Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapest£392Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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