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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to China from £258

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to China flight deals. Data was last updated 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£467

One-way from

£258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£746

Good round-trip deal

£492 or less

Good one-way deal

£273 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 23/9-18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 35m total
  • London to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£83 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2025.

Tue 23/911:25LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mAir China
Sat 18/1001:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Deal found 6/7£467
Fri 29/811:15LGW - CAN
1 stop20h 50mAir China
Fri 3/1020:55CAN - LGW
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Deal found 7/7£469
Tue 21/1021:30LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Mon 27/1022:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/7£469
Wed 3/911:25LGW - CAN
1 stop17h 35mGulf Air
Thu 26/219:00CAN - LGW
1 stop19h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 6/7£474
Mon 8/912:35LGW - WUH
1 stop16h 40mAir China
Sun 26/1017:30WUH - LGW
2 stops21h 25mAir China
Deal found 7/7£486
Fri 7/1109:00LGW - PKX
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1118:05PKX - LGW
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/7£487
Wed 1/1011:15LGW - PEK
1 stop24h 45mAir China
Thu 9/1002:50PEK - LGW
Nonstop10h 45mAir China
Deal found 7/7£488
Mon 25/812:00LGW - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Sun 7/918:50SHA - LGW
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 7/7£490
Sun 21/919:00LGW - SZX
1 stop15h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 10/1019:00SZX - LGW
1 stop18h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/7£491
Tue 30/918:00LGW - PVG
Nonstop10h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 5/1010:45PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/7£495
Wed 1/1009:00LGW - PVG
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 14/1000:35PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/7£497
Wed 20/811:15LGW - SZX
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Wed 27/808:15SZX - LGW
1 stop17h 30mAir China
Deal found 5/7£498

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 23/9

11:25-05:45

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/10

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£467

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 21/10

21:30-21:00

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

22:05-17:20

1 stop27h 15m

£469

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Fri 29/8

11:15-15:05

1 stop20h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 3/10

20:55-06:55

1 stop17h 00m

£469

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

11:25-12:00

1 stop17h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 26/2

19:00-06:55

1 stop19h 55m

£474

LondonWuhan

LGW - WUH

LGWWUH

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

12:35-12:15

1 stop16h 40m

Wuhan

Sun 26/10

17:30-06:55

2 stops21h 25m

£486

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Fri 7/11

09:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 19/11

18:05-06:05

1 stop20h 00m

£487

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

11:15-19:00

1 stop24h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/10

02:50-06:35

Nonstop10h 45m

£488

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/9

18:50-06:50

1 stop19h 00m

£490

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

18:00-11:50

Nonstop10h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

10:45-16:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£495

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

09:00-16:20

1 stop24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

00:35-13:25

1 stop19h 50m

£497

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £572). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 LGW to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 8 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to China as you normally would.

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 8 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern, andQatar Airways from London Gatwick Airport to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
China Southern
7.6
Good
101 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,590 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
619 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,891 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to China one-way?

    £258 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Gulf Air and China Eastern, with prices starting from £272 and £293, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to China?

    The most popular flight routes from London Gatwick Airport to China are London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Gatwick - Shanghai Pu Dong and London Gatwick - Beijing Capital.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to China that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £572). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to China

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 8 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£317Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£360Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£382Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Gulf AirCheapest£402Average£461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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