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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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to China

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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 22 May 2026.

Tue 17/1110:00
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops39h 05m
Air France
Tue 8/1222:15
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
Air France
Deal found 18/5£504
Tue 15/920:20
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Air China
Sun 4/1018:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 18/5£506
Sun 20/912:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Mon 5/1020:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Air China
Deal found 18/5£507
Tue 15/912:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Air China
Mon 5/1020:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Air China
Deal found 18/5£509
Mon 21/912:35
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop14h 20m
Air China
Wed 30/918:50
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
Air China
Deal found 18/5£509
Mon 21/920:20
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
Air China
Mon 5/1019:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 18/5£509
Sat 7/1120:20
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop17h 00m
China Southern
Sat 14/1108:55
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop16h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 18/5£513
Mon 1/614:30
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/614:10
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£515
Fri 11/918:00
LGW
-
SZX
1 stop23h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 12/1119:10
SZX
-
LGW
1 stop26h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/5£515
Thu 10/918:00
LGW
-
NNG
1 stop32h 50m
China Eastern
Tue 10/1117:10
NNG
-
LGW
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/5£515
Sun 27/911:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop26h 30m
China Southern
Thu 8/1018:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 17/5£518
Sun 27/911:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Thu 8/1018:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 17/5£518

Find flight deals from Gatwick to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to China flight deals. Data was last updated 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£504

One-way from

£258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£585

Good round-trip deal

£443 or less

Good one-way deal

£288 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 17/11-8/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • London to China
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m 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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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 22 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to China that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonNanning

LGW - NNG

LGWNNG

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

18:00-09:50

1 stop32h 50m

Nanning

Tue 10/11

17:10-14:00

1 stop28h 50m

£515

LondonNanning

LGW - NNG

LGWNNG

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

11:35-13:45

1 stop19h 10m

Nanning

Wed 14/10

20:15-15:00

1 stop25h 45m

£549

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

11:35-00:05

1 stop29h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 20/10

07:45-15:00

1 stop38h 15m

£553

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

18:00-18:00

1 stop17h 00m

Beijing Capital

Mon 19/10

19:30-06:40

1 stop18h 10m

£553

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

17:55-18:00

1 stop17h 05m

Beijing Capital

Thu 8/10

19:30-06:40

1 stop18h 10m

£553

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

18:00-15:50

1 stop14h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 8/10

17:30-06:40

1 stop20h 10m

£554

LondonNanning

LGW - NNG

LGWNNG

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

11:35-11:45

1 stop17h 10m

Nanning

Thu 12/11

20:35-09:05

2 stops20h 30m

£576

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 18/6

11:10-13:20

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/6

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

£602

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

10:40-13:10

1 stop19h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/8

19:20-06:55

1 stop18h 35m

£612

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

10:40-13:10

1 stop19h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 9/7

19:20-06:55

1 stop18h 35m

£624

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to China

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £185). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 22 May 2026.

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 10% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 6% 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 39 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

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 22 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Eastern
7.3
Good
216 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air China
7.3
Good
151 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    China Eastern, China Southern, and Gulf Air can get you from London Gatwick Airport to China in just under 19h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 40m. 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?

    £231 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 Air China, with prices starting from £255 and £267, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £185). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to China

Discover the top 5 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 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£402Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£406Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkmenistan AirlinesCheapest£471Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapest£531Average£783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£561Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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