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CMH — SHA
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
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Flights to China in 2024

Find the latest flights to China in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 849,850 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£546

Return from

£460

One-way from

£273
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Fuzhou
One-way flight from London to China

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Cheap flights to China in May & June 2024

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The lowest-priced flights departing to China in May and June 2024 can be found below. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Fuzhou
Thu 13/607:45LHR - FOC
2 stops33h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/619:10FOC - LHR
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£437
Thu 13/607:45LHR - FOC
2 stops33h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 20/621:10FOC - LHR
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£440
Sun 26/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/519:10FOC - LHR
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£449
Sun 26/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops33h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/521:10FOC - LHR
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£452
Tue 11/607:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 9/719:10FOC - LHR
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£458
Tue 11/607:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 9/719:10FOC - LHR
1 stop31h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£460
Tue 28/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 25/621:10FOC - LHR
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£470
Wed 22/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops33h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 26/518:30FOC - LHR
1 stop32h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/5£477
Wed 22/507:45LHR - FOC
2 stops21h 00mHainan Airlines
Sun 26/518:30FOC - LHR
1 stop32h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£478
Cheap flights to Shanghai
Fri 31/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 9/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£393
Wed 22/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£398
Wed 12/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 25/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£399
Wed 5/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop30h 15mChina Southern
Thu 13/620:50SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5£406
Wed 5/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mChina Southern
Thu 13/606:55PVG - LHR
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5£406
Fri 31/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 9/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£408
Mon 20/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£408
Wed 12/622:10LHR - PVG
1 stop19h 10mChina Southern
Sat 22/621:00PVG - LHR
1 stop26h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5£409
Wed 19/622:10LHR - SHA
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Mon 1/720:50SHA - LHR
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/5£412
Cheap flights to Guangzhou
Wed 22/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops30h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 26/513:00CAN - LHR
2 stops37h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£393
Mon 27/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/622:40CAN - LHR
2 stops27h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£398
Sun 9/611:35LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 22/620:00CAN - LGW
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£408
Mon 27/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/620:20CAN - LHR
2 stops30h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£419
Fri 31/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops28h 05mHainan Airlines
Sun 16/622:40CAN - LHR
2 stops27h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£421
Sat 1/622:00LHR - CAN
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/607:25CAN - LHR
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£443
Tue 4/611:35LGW - CAN
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 18/620:00CAN - LGW
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5£445
Sun 2/611:35LGW - CAN
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 18/620:00CAN - LGW
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5£446
Wed 22/522:00LHR - CAN
1 stop29h 20mHainan Airlines
Sun 26/522:40CAN - LHR
1 stop27h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£447

China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for China in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 849,850 searches and data were last updated on 16 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to China in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 22/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops30h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 26/513:00CAN - LHR
2 stops37h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£393
Fri 31/522:00LHR - PEK
1 stop19h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 9/617:50PEK - LHR
1 stop32h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£393
Fri 31/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 9/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/5£393
Wed 22/522:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 30/516:25PVG - LHR
2 stops34h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£398
Mon 27/522:00LHR - CAN
2 stops29h 20mHainan Airlines
Thu 13/622:40CAN - LHR
2 stops27h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£398
Wed 12/622:00LHR - PVG
2 stops35h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 25/620:30PVG - LHR
2 stops30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/5£399

One-way flights to China

Explore one-way flight options to China for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 849,850 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to China. Reserve a round-trip flight to China instead by utilising the search form above.
Fri 14/616:30LGW - FOC
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£331
Thu 6/621:20LGW - PVG
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£282
Tue 4/620:55LGW - CAN
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£271

Direct flights to China

Fri 7/620:50LHR - PKX
Nonstop10h 10mChina Southern
Tue 18/614:05PKX - LHR
Nonstop11h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 15/5£426
Fri 18/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/5£427
Wed 23/1012:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 27/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/5£427
Mon 16/912:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 13/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/5£428
Mon 16/912:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 13/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/5£429
Fri 1/1112:00LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 14/1110:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/5£431
Fri 20/912:35LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/1011:10PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/5£440
Thu 6/615:05LHR - PKX
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 19/611:20PKX - LHR
Nonstop13h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/5£442
Mon 2/912:10LHR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 30/1010:55PVG - LHR
Nonstop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5£456

Find flights to China within your budget

Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 849,850 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£398 - £428

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Wed 29/5

1 stop36h 45m

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/6

1 stop27h 25m

£398

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Fri 1/11

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/11

1 stop36h 55m

£404

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Fri 7/6

1 stop17h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 17/6

1 stop27h 45m

£404

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sat 8/6

1 stop23h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 17/6

1 stop16h 00m

£418

London HeathrowBeijing Daxing Intl

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 10/6

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 16/6

1 stop30h 10m

£419

London HeathrowShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LHR - SHA

LHRSHA

London Heathrow

Sun 27/10

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/11

1 stop30h 40m

£420

London HeathrowShanghai Pu Dong

LHR - PVG

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Fri 1/11

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/11

Nonstop15h 15m

£428

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Average price of flights to China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to China is currently £294 while a return flight costs £413. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to China (average of £537). Flying to China in July will prove the most costly (average of £956). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£472

February

£457

March

£477

April

£458

May

£495

June

£542

July

£757

August

£649

September

£462

October

£476

November

£425

December

£492

Peak season:

China has special festivals and events all throughout the year across the whole country so finding cheap flights to China can be a difficult feat to achieve. The busiest months are generally from October to December when the weather is hot. You’ll need to book your flights to China well in advance to save money on your flight tickets, especially if you are thinking of visiting during a festival or special day. The Chinese New Year is something that will stay with you for life, however, securing cheap flight tickets can be almost impossible so make sure to take this into account when you are searching for flights to China.

Off season:

Both the peak season and the off season vary depending on the part of China you are planning to fly into however as a rule of thumb expect to find the cheapest flights to China during the Winter. You’ll find better value flight tickets during Spring and Autumn and benefit from a lower tourist season for a lot of China, however, Autumn will provide you with fantastic weather and a lot less crowds.

Temperature and rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FOC

Temperature

11 - 29 °C

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 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to China?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to China. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.

You’ll find the best time to book your flights to China vary a lot depending on where in China you are planning to visit. Wherever it is you decide you should aim to secure your flight tickets at least 3 or 4 months in advance or earlier if you can. If you’re on a budget then definitely avoid special events and festivals as these will see the price of your flight tickets increase dramatically. Autumn is a great time to visit and you’ll find cheap flights to China are easier to come by, especially if you do some planning in advance and secure your flight tickets well ahead of time. Flexibility is key to trying to find the cheapest flights to China so if you can pick and choose virtually any major destination as well as any date then you should be able to find some great deals. Generally sitting on the right hand side of the plane offers you the best views on your flights to China and a reverse seat on the journey home however this can vary slightly depending on where exactly you’re flying to.

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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 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very Good
910 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.1
Very Good
3,954 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.8
Good
1,085 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.8
Good
1,996 reviews
8.3
Very Good
910 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in China?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in China is Beijing, followed by Shanghai, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • Before booking your flights to China, it helps to know a bit about the places to visit. Shanghai is incredibly popular and you can discover 4 free things to do.
  • If you read the above post and you’re considering Shanghai then take a look here to discover Shanghai in 6 stops.
  • Discover 24 hours in Hong Kong with this handy guide.
  • How long is the flight to China?

    Flights from London to Hong-Kong, China: 11 hours 35 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Shanghai, China: 12 hours 55 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Hong-Kong, China: 14 hours 00 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China: 13 hours 10 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to China?

    Virgin Atlantic, Air China, China Eastern and British Airways among several others all provide flights to China. Due to the sheer distance and length of the journey you’ll struggle to find really cheap flights to China however the airline can vary the price slightly. That said the increased fee for flight tickets will normally be for slightly better comfort onboard the plane. Virgin Atlantic has a great range on in-flight entertainment as well as high levels of comfort and service. British Airways are also a good choice thanks to the complimentary food and drink they provide for the duration of the flight. Once you’ve settled on a location in China you can start comparing the different airlines to find one that offers you the best value for money whilst still providing comfort and customer service.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Hong-Kong: The Airport Express is the quickest and easiest method of transport to get you to the city from the airport, taking around 25 minutes and running as often as every 10 minutes. The only other way would be to jump in a taxi outside of the airport but these can get very expensive, especially if you have a lot of baggage with you as you have to pay for each piece you with to take with you. If you’re considering a trip to Hong Kong then take a look at this detailed article and discover everything and anything about this magical city. Shanghai: The airport is around 30km away from downtown and there are a couple of options to choose from to help you get there. Firstly is the bus service. There are around 10 different airport buses that provide routes to the city; however buses in Shanghai can be very crowded and often difficult to understand without prior experience. Another option is the train which operates most of the day and only takes 8 minutes. It’s fast and hassle free once you’ve got your bearings of where to get off. Don’t get this confused with Subway Line 2, which also goes to the city but requires you to change over to a different shuttle during the journey. Taxis are another option and are relatively popular for travelling throughout Shanghai however you might find it easier to get to train to and from the airport and then rely on the taxis for any transportation throughout the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport typically cost £50, while return flights cost around £79.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around £264, however they can be found for as little as £177.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, London offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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