Cheap flights from Shenzhen to London

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Cheapest round-trip flights $803
Emirates 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to London is currently $803
Cheapest one-way flight $424
China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Shenzhen to London is currently $424
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,296
Shenzhen Nonstop 13 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shenzhen to London is currently $1,296
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,616
China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shenzhen to London is currently $1,616
Cheapest business class flights $4,111
Royal Brunei, Asiana Airlines 2 stops 48 hr Mon, May 11 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shenzhen to London is currently $4,111
Fastest flight 12 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shenzhen to London takes 12 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Wed, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to London is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $620–1,050
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,000–1,350

Popular airlines from Shenzhen to London

  • Shenzhen
    Nonstop
    from $1,296
    Typical price: $860–1,900
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    SZX - LHR Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Air China
    165 weekly connecting flights
    SZX - LGW, LHR Every day
  • China Southern
    from $966
    Typical price: $720–1,600
    51 weekly connecting flights
    SZX - LGW, LHR Every day
  • China Eastern
    Typical price: $760–1,600
    36 weekly connecting flights
    SZX - LGW, LHR Every day
  • Emirates
    from $803
    Typical price: $870–1,550
    19 weekly connecting flights
    SZX - LGW, LHR, STN Every Mon, Wed, Fri
  • Hainan
    from $995
    Typical price: $780–2,450
    18 weekly connecting flights
    SZX - LHR Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Shenzhen

  • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
    Shenzhen China 36 min 17 mi
  • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
    Guangzhou China 1 hr 50 min 76 mi
  • Zhuhai International Airport (ZUH)
    Zhuhai China 2 hr 21 min 57 mi
  • Shenzhen Airport Huizhou City Houjilou (HUZ)
    Huizhou China 1 hr 29 min 48 mi

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shenzhen to London

The cheapest flights from Shenzhen to London are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $620 to $1,050.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $803. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $424.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Shenzhen flight from Shenzhen to London is $1,296, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shenzhen to London is $966, flying from May 11 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Shenzhen to London is $803, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Shenzhen to London is $995, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to London starts at $803 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $424 and departs on Wed, May 13.
12 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Shenzhen to London.
London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shenzhen to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shenzhen to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shenzhen to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, Shenzhen is the most popular. Shenzhen offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Shenzhen flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 165 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shenzhen to London are:
  • China Southern offers 51 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • China Eastern offers 36 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • Emirates offers 19 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
  • Hainan offers 18 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shenzhen and London.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $803. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $424.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Shenzhen flight from Shenzhen to London is $1,296, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shenzhen to London is $966, flying from May 11 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Shenzhen to London is $803, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Shenzhen to London is $995, flying from May 14 to May 27.
Shenzhen flies direct from Shenzhen to London.
  • There are 5 Shenzhen direct flights from Shenzhen to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shenzhen and London at price $1,616 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
Shenzhen flies direct from Shenzhen to London.
  • There are 5 Shenzhen direct flights from Shenzhen to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Shenzhen to London are only available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shenzhen and London start at $1,296 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 22 with Shenzhen.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shenzhen to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shenzhen and London start at $4,111 from Mon, May 11 to Sun, May 24 with Royal Brunei, Asiana Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shenzhen and London start at $803 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.
To book business class trips from Shenzhen to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shenzhen and London starts at $1,616 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with China Southern.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shenzhen and London at price $1,616 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shenzhen to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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