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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Beijing
Beijing2 stops£377
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops£379
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops£425
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop£398
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop£403
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop£453
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops£467
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop£401
Xi'an
Xi'andirect£412
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops£440
Nanning
Nanning1 stop£437
Dalian
Dalian1 stop£462

Cheap Flight Deals to China

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to China

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to China.
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Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:45LHR-PEK
38h 45m2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:00 - 19:30PEK-LHR
34h 30m2 stops
£377Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 2 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
SAUDIA Logo
10:00 - 16:50LHR-PKX
23h 50m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
23:45 - 16:00PKX-LHR
23h 15m1 stop
£384SAUDIA
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Sat, 17 May - Wed, 28 May
SAUDIA Logo
17:50 - 18:00LHR-PKX
41h 10m3 stops
SAUDIA Logo
23:45 - 16:00PKX-LHR
23h 15m1 stop
£385SAUDIA
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Sat, 17 May - Wed, 28 May
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:00LGW-PVG
16h 30m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:05 - 18:30PVG-LGW
27h 25m1 stop
£415China Southern
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Tue, 6 May - Fri, 16 May
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:00LGW-PVG
16h 30m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:05 - 18:30PVG-LGW
27h 25m1 stop
£416China Southern
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Tue, 27 May - Mon, 2 Jun
Air China Logo
11:25 - 05:45LGW-PVG
11h 20mdirect
Air China Logo
01:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
£459Air China
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Tue, 6 May - Thu, 15 May
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 11:50LGW-PVG
10h 50mdirect
China Eastern Logo
09:50 - 15:00PVG-LGW
12h 10mdirect
£467China Eastern
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Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
Air China Logo
11:15 - 05:45LGW-PVG
11h 30mdirect
Air China Logo
01:25 - 06:55PVG-LGW
12h 30mdirect
£476Air China
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Mon, 5 May - Sun, 8 Jun
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 11:50LGW-PVG
10h 50mdirect
China Eastern Logo
09:50 - 15:00PVG-LGW
12h 10mdirect
£480China Eastern
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Tue, 13 May - Thu, 5 Jun
British Airways Logo
12:10 - 07:55LHR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 18:30PVG-LHR
14h 30mdirect
£541British Airways
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Fri, 9 May - Fri, 16 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to China

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to China?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to China from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Beijing Capital Airport, at £498 return. The most popular route is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £507.

How much is a flight to China?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to China from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to China costs £473 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £221 for the route London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guangzhou (CAN). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Guangzhou which costs £600 on average, and Manchester to Beijing, which costs £659 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

The average price of all flights from the United Kingdom to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £517. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £564 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to China is October, when tickets cost £447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £842 and £761 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to China depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £689 on average. Morning departures are around 9% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,103.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to China, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in China?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in China is Zhengzhou Airport (CGO), with an average flight price of £276.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to China

Low season

November

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£220
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

FAQs - booking China flights

  • Are there direct flights to China?

    There are direct flights that you can take from the UK to China. For example, you can catch a flight with Air China from Heathrow Airport and arrive into Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). Alternatively, if you want to fly from the north of the UK, you could take-off from Manchester Airport (MAN) to fly to Beijing Airport (PEK). This tends to require two transfers along the way, most likely in Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Vienna Airport (VIE).

  • Can I reduce my carbon emissions when flying?

    You can lower your carbon emissions by choosing an airline that emits less CO2 during the journey. For example, if you fly with Lufthansa from London City Airport (LCY) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport you could complete the route emitting about 38% less than the industry standard. Rather than releasing 3217 kg CO2 per passenger, this flight emits about 2000 kg CO2 per person.

  • Which UK airports have a fast-track service?

    You can save time and skip the queues when you depart from UK airports. At London Heathrow Airport you can pay around £12.50 for this service. Whilst at Manchester Airport this costs in the region of £5. It’s worth noting that London City Airport does not offer a fast track service, so you should get to this airport in good time to avoid delays.

  • Which lounges can I use ahead of my flight to China?

    You can relax at airport lounges ahead of your long flight to China. At Heathrow Airport you could use the Plaza Premium Lounge. You can access the Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport. Whilst there is the Club Aspire Lounge at Gatwick Airport (LGW). London City Airport does not have lounge services for passengers to use.

  • What are popular stopovers on flights from UK to China?

    There are many indirect flights to China. Popular stopovers include Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) on flights with Etihad from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai. Alternatively, a flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Airport (PEK) would require a stop at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) if you were to fly with Air France.

  • Is there internet on board flights from UK to China?

    Should you want to stay in touch with loved ones on flights to China, you should fly with an airline that provides internet. For example, if you fly with Air China, you will be able to access free Wi-Fi throughout the journey. Alternatively, flights with Air France or Egypt Air provide internet, but this comes at an additional cost.

  • Which airport in China should I fly to for easy access to see the Terracotta Army?

    If you want to visit one of China’s most popular attraction, the Terracotta Army, you would be best flying to Xi’an Airport (XIY), which is around 50 km (31 miles) away from the site. Alternatively, you can also fly to Yuncheng Airport (YCU), which is approximately 180 km (111 miles) away.

  • Which airports are hubs for airlines that fly to China?

    If you choose to fly with China Air, you will benefit from the fact its hub airport is Beijing Airport (PEK). As a result, you are likely to benefit from more regular and direct flights to this airport from UK airports, such as Heathrow (LHR). Another advantage is that flights should be cheaper to and from a hub airport.

  • How much luggage can you take on board flights to China?

    Airlines have different baggage policies, so you should always ensure you are well-versed with your baggage allowance before travelling. For instance, flights with Air China from Heathrow to Beijing permit one item of cabin baggage and one item of checked luggage on standard tickets. Air France flights on the same route allow one item of cabin baggage, but you need to pay extra for checked luggage, whereas Egypt Air permit one item of cabin baggage and two checked bags on flights from Heathrow to Beijing.

  • Are flights likely to be more expensive around Chinese National Day?

    In spite of the name, celebrations for Chinese National Day in fact span the course of a week around 1st October. As this is an important holiday in China, it’s likely that flight prices will increase. If you aren’t visiting China for this event, you should travel either side for better priced fares.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to China?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to China?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to China with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • Looking for cheap airfare to China? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to China for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to China from London Heathrow £919, from London Gatwick £933
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest China flight deals.
  • If you are a British citizen then you will need to have a visa to enter China. This needs to be obtained in person at a visa application centre. It’s also important that your passport has at least six months left on it from the day you enter the country.
  • If you’re travelling to China to visit the Snow and Ice Festival, which takes place for a month during the months of January and February, then you should be aware that flights normally cost more during this period. If you don’t plan to visit the country for this reason, then you should look to book alternative dates to save on money.
  • If you are planning on hiring a car when you arrive at a Chinese Airport, then you should be aware of the rules of the road before you depart the airport. For instance, everyone in the car must wear a seat belt. In certain provinces, such as Shanghai, children under four years of age are also required to be in a child seat. However, it is recommended that children should be in a suitable restraint no matter the province that you are driving in.
  • For passengers that are flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can save time travelling through the airport by using the Reserve and Collect service that the airport offers. This means that you can buy your duty free items online before you get to the airport and collect them once you arrive.
  • Flights to China before Chinese New Year are likely to be more expensive than other periods of the year. So, if you don’t need to travel during this time period, you should look to book around these dates.
  • As China is a very large country in comparison to most, you might want to fly to a hub airport if you want to travel to various cities. For instance, Beijing Airport (PEK) is a hub for airlines such as Air China, which provides various domestic flight options, such as to Shanghai Airport (SHA).
  • London has many airports, so which one you depart from might depend on where you are travelling from. For example, Stansted Airport (STN) and Luton Airport (LTN) are located to the north of the city, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is located to the south of London, whilst Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) are easy to reach from the city centre.
  • Business Class passengers can make use of the chauffeur services offered by some airlines. For example, if you fly with British Airways, you can use your Business Points to get a chauffeur from your doorstep to the terminal. This service is available for those that live within a 100-mile radius of certain airports, such as Manchester Airport (MAN) or Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
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Top 4 airlines flying to China

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 37 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.7Entertainment
8.9Crew
8.5Food
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

4.0 OkayAlois, Oct 2024SZX - VIE
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Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

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