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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to China from £255

LGW — SHA
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to China

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to China

Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop34h 15m
Tue 17/1118:30 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 26/9£426
Tue 27/1020:20 -
1 stop34h 15m
Wed 18/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 28/9£432
Mon 9/1109:50 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 1/1208:35 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 28/9£436
Mon 26/1009:50 -
1 stop29h 45m
Mon 2/1117:30 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 26/9£436
Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop29h 10m
Tue 17/1120:15 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 25/9£438
Wed 11/1111:35 -
1 stop17h 55m
Wed 9/1220:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 28/9£447
Sat 17/1021:30 -
1 stop31h 30m
Sat 24/1007:40 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 28/9£449
Wed 11/1109:50 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 2/1220:35 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 28/9£449
Thu 12/1109:50 -
1 stop28h 25m
Thu 3/1218:30 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 28/9£451
Tue 20/1021:30 -
1 stop31h 30m
Sun 29/1118:30 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 27/9£452
Wed 4/1111:35 -
1 stop19h 55m
Wed 2/1220:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 28/9£452
Wed 9/1209:50 -
1 stop20h 10m
Thu 4/317:00 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 27/9£455

Find flight deals from Gatwick to China

Round-trip from

£426

One-way from

£255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£588

Good round-trip deal

£371 or less

Good one-way deal

£241 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • London to China
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15/11-31/12
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • London to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonShenzhen

LGW London Gatwick - SZX Shenzhen

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

12:15-20:45

2 stops48h 30m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£257

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

09:50-10:20

1 stop16h 30m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£281

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Sat 14/11

20:20-09:30

1 stop29h 10m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Sun 15/11

17:00-23:15

1 stop22h 15m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

17:00-10:45

1 stop33h 45m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

10:30-14:20

2 stops43h 50m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

LondonFuzhou

LGW London Gatwick - FOC Fuzhou

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

10:30-23:15

1 stop28h 45m

Fuzhou

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

LondonGuangzhou

LGW London Gatwick - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£300

LondonGuangzhou

LGW London Gatwick - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/11

10:40-01:45

1 stop31h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

LondonShenzhen

LGW London Gatwick - SZX Shenzhen

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

11:35-15:30

1 stop20h 55m

Shenzhen

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £446). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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?

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.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to China flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to China?

    China Southern, Air China, and Gulf Air can get you from London Gatwick Airport to China in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 25m. London Gatwick Airport and China are separated by a distance of 5726 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    £234 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkmenistan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and China Southern, with prices starting from £258 and £271, 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 Daxing Intl.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to China.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £446). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£397Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£402Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkmenistan AirlinesCheapest£477Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£594Average£801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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