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China Eastern
MU 7364
→ Outbound · 1 Oct
LGW
London Gatwick
CKG
China
9:55 PM
1 Oct
19h 10m
12:05 AM
3 Oct
← Return · 11 Oct
CKG
Chongqing
LHR
London Heathrow
6:50 PM
11 Oct
30h 50m
6:40 PM
12 Oct
from
£513
Return · per adult
China Southern
CZ 690
→ Outbound · 18 Sep
LGW
London Gatwick
PVG
China
11:00 AM
18 Sep
30h 20m
12:20 AM
20 Sep
← Return · 28 Sep
SHA
Shanghai
LHR
London Heathrow
6:50 PM
28 Sep
31h 30m
7:20 PM
29 Sep
from
£517
Return · per adult
Gulf Air
GF 2
→ Outbound · 1 Oct
LHR
London Heathrow
PVG
China
10:00 AM
1 Oct
17h 50m
10:50 AM
2 Oct
← Return · 11 Oct
PVG
Shanghai Pudong
LHR
London Heathrow
3:55 PM
11 Oct
22h 00m
6:55 AM
12 Oct
from
£534
Return · per adult
China Southern
CZ 690
→ Outbound · 18 Sep
LGW
London Gatwick
CKG
China
11:00 AM
18 Sep
21h 15m
3:15 PM
19 Sep
← Return · 28 Sep
CKG
Chongqing
LGW
London Gatwick
6:35 PM
28 Sep
18h 55m
6:30 AM
29 Sep
from
£534
Return · per adult
China Eastern
MU 552
→ Outbound · 25 Sep
LHR
London Heathrow
PEK
China
9:20 PM
25 Sep
17h 30m
9:50 PM
26 Sep
← Return · 5 Oct
PEK
Beijing Capital
LGW
London Gatwick
8:30 AM
5 Oct
17h 40m
7:10 PM
5 Oct
from
£543
Return · per adult
Lufthansa
LH 2483
→ Outbound · 26 Sep
LHR
London Heathrow
PEK
China
6:55 AM
26 Sep
21h 50m
11:45 AM
27 Sep
← Return · 6 Oct
PEK
Beijing Capital
LHR
London Heathrow
4:30 PM
6 Oct
10h 55m
Direct
8:25 PM
6 Oct
from
£555
Return · per adult
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Cheapest and average return economy fares by carrier, from our sampled live searches. Fares change constantly — tap Search to see live prices for your dates.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flights | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tianjin Airlines | £445 | £492 | Direct available | |
| China Southern | £463 | £646 | With stops | |
 Air China | £513 | £1729 | With stops | |
 Qatar Airways | £654 | £891 | With stops | |
 British Airways | £661 | £661 | With stops | |
| China Eastern | £675 | £3523 | With stops | |
 Hainan Airlines | £688 | £688 | With stops | |
 Cathay Pacific | £751 | £781 | With stops |
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Data-powered insights to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
Return flights from London to China typically cost between £616 and £751 in August, though fares move with demand, season and how early you book. The lowest fare our search found recently was £513 — a great price and well below the usual range, so a price near this is worth grabbing. Keeping your dates flexible and comparing nearby days is the easiest way to land at the cheaper end.
The cheapest day to depart to China is usually Wednesday, when fares start from around £445 — midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper. Thursday is typically the most expensive day to fly out (around £514), as weekend travel is popular with leisure and business travellers alike. Where your plans allow, moving your outbound to a cheaper weekday can noticeably lower the total fare.
Flights to China are generally cheapest departing in the evening, with fares from around £445. Departures in the morning tend to cost more (about £546), as those slots are more convenient and in higher demand. Picking an off-peak departure time is a simple way to trim the price without changing your dates.
The cheapest return flights to China depart from London Gatwick (LGW), from around £501. London has several airports serving this route and fares can vary between them — Heathrow (LHR) is often the priciest at around £529. It's worth checking which London airport is both cheapest and most convenient for you before booking.
For China, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct, with fares from around £445 versus about £463 for a 1-stop itinerary. A direct flight also saves you time and the hassle of a connection, so it's usually the better all-round choice on this route. Stopovers only tend to pay off here if a particular date or airline happens to be cheaper.
The cheapest month to fly from London to China is typically November, with return economy fares from £513. Fares are usually highest in December (around £853). Figures are indicative, from sampled live fares, and change with demand.
Cheapest sampled return economy fare, London to China, per month (gaps estimated). Search live for exact prices.
Are your dates flexible? These are the ideal times to fly to China based on our flight data — find the cheapest days for a 7-day trip.
You don't have to fly from London. The cheapest UK departure for China is currently London from £501. Compare return economy fares and typical flight times below — figures are indicative from sampled fares.
Indicative cheapest return economy fares by UK origin. Pick your dates in the search form above.
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China rewards UK travellers with a vast sweep of experiences — the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, the futuristic skyline of Shanghai, warriors at Xi'an and karst scenery around Guilin. Whether you're heading out for business, study, tourism or to visit family, comparing every fare in one place makes finding the right flight to China quick and simple.
China is huge, so seasons vary by region, but spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable, with mild temperatures and clear skies. Summers are hot and humid in the south, while winters are cold in the north. Fares tend to climb around the busy Chinese New Year and the October Golden Week, so travelling either side of these stretches your budget further. Check the price charts on this page for the cheapest dates on your route.
The principal gateways for UK travellers are Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing (PKX), Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Guangzhou (CAN), with Chengdu (CTU) and Shenzhen (SZX) also well connected.
Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate direct services between London and cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, with a typical flying time of around 10–12 hours. Plenty of one-stop options via Gulf and Asian hubs — often better value — are also worth comparing for your exact dates.
Your allowance to China depends on the airline and the fare you book. The table below shows typical long-haul allowances so you know roughly what to expect — always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.
| Fare type | Hand baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Light economy | 1 small under-seat bag | Usually none — add for a fee |
| Standard economy | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item | Typically 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium economy | 1–2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 23 kg |
| Business / First | 2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 32 kg |
Indicative only. Allowances vary by airline, route and fare — always check your airline's baggage policy.
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