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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to China from £234

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — PVG
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 December 2025.

Sun 21/1211:35LGW - PEK
Nonstop10h 00mAir China
Sat 28/221:00PEK - LGW
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Deal found 14/12£572
Wed 31/1210:35LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 40mGulf Air
Sat 31/119:00CAN - LGW
1 stop19h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 16/12£589
Sun 21/1211:35LGW - PEK
Nonstop10h 00mAir China
Tue 27/102:30PEK - LGW
Nonstop11h 05mAir China
Deal found 14/12£596
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - PKX
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/119:45PKX - LGW
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£606
Fri 26/1210:00LGW - XIY
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/214:15XIY - LGW
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£622
Wed 24/1208:40LGW - PKX
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 28/118:15PKX - LGW
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12£624
Wed 31/1211:35LGW - CAN
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/107:20CAN - LGW
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£625
Sat 27/1220:20LGW - SZX
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Fri 26/618:10SZX - LGW
1 stop31h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 13/12£640
Sun 21/1206:00LGW - SZX
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1218:30SZX - LGW
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£656
Tue 23/1213:10LGW - SZX
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/113:05SZX - LGW
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£660
Sun 28/1211:35LGW - SZX
1 stop19h 35mAir China
Mon 29/611:15SZX - LGW
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Deal found 13/12£668
Thu 25/1219:10LGW - PKX
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/120:30PKX - LGW
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£671

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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£345

One-way from

£234

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£757

Good round-trip deal

£374 or less

Good one-way deal

£250 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • London to China
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • London to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to China that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

20:20-21:35

1 stop17h 15m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Tue 24/3

09:00-17:20

1 stop16h 20m

£386

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Fri 30/1

11:35-15:00

1 stop19h 25m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Fri 6/2

17:05-06:55

1 stop21h 50m

£395

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

20:20-21:35

1 stop17h 15m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Fri 27/3

17:45-17:20

1 stop31h 35m

£401

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

17:00-19:20

1 stop18h 20m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 11/3

19:15-14:00

2 stops26h 45m

£403

LondonXi'an

LGW - XIY

LGWXIY

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

10:30-18:45

1 stop24h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 19/1

21:00-14:00

1 stop25h 00m

£403

LondonFuzhou

LGW - FOC

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Fri 30/1

17:00-23:15

1 stop22h 15m

Fuzhou

Fri 6/2

20:00-14:00

1 stop26h 00m

£410

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

18:00-00:05

1 stop23h 05m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Tue 5/5

08:45-06:40

1 stop28h 55m

£413

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Tue 6/1

20:20-21:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shenzhen

Sat 24/1

08:55-17:20

1 stop16h 25m

£416

LondonFuzhou

LGW - FOC

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

10:30-10:50

1 stop16h 20m

Fuzhou

Sun 22/2

20:00-14:00

1 stop26h 00m

£416

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

11:05-15:50

1 stop20h 45m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Fri 27/3

17:05-06:55

1 stop21h 50m

£417

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £190). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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 17 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to China by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

The most flights from LGW to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Monday 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 11% of flights being delayed.

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 17 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern, andGulf Air 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
3,440 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
227 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air China
7.1
Good
129 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 Southern, Air China, and China Eastern can get you from London Gatwick Airport to China in just under 17h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 10m. London Gatwick Airport and China are separated by a distance of 5302 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 China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Southern, with prices starting from £241 and £268, 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to China?

    On average you can expect to pay £2,160 for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China. The cheapest flight overall is £216 while the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £462.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £190). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£356Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£391Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Gulf AirCheapest£408Average£468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest£460Average£802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£612Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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