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Cheap flights from China to London Gatwick Airport from £163

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from China to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Thu 4/1220:05SHA - LGW
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Mon 5/110:05LGW - SHA
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12£409
Thu 4/1219:20SZX - LGW
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 30/110:30LGW - SZX
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12£440
Tue 23/1219:20SZX - LGW
1 stop19h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - SZX
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12£446
Thu 4/1218:25PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 55mChina Southern
Mon 5/110:05LGW - PVG
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£464
Thu 18/1206:50PEK - LGW
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Thu 25/1209:40LGW - PEK
1 stop28h 50mEmirates
Deal found 30/11£471
Fri 26/1212:50CAN - LGW
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/110:35LGW - CAN
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£475
Tue 23/1214:05SZX - LGW
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - SZX
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£501
Thu 4/1220:50SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/106:15LGW - SHA
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£513
Wed 3/1206:15PVG - LGW
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Tue 9/1220:25LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/12£519
Wed 3/1202:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Mon 5/111:05LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mAir China
Deal found 2/12£525
Thu 4/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/111:05LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£529
Tue 23/1219:20SZX - LGW
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/106:00LGW - SZX
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£535

Find flight deals from China to Gatwick

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Gatwick flight deals. Data was last updated 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£440

One-way from

£163

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£661

Good round-trip deal

£663 or less

Good one-way deal

£296 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • China to London
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Gatwick 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 4 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Fri 23/1

13:05-06:30

1 stop25h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

10:30-00:25

1 stop29h 55m

£440

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Thu 22/1

07:30-06:30

1 stop31h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

10:30-00:25

1 stop29h 55m

£448

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Thu 29/1

19:20-06:30

1 stop19h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/2

17:00-17:50

1 stop16h 50m

£457

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Wed 14/1

06:50-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 21/1

20:25-22:30

1 stop18h 05m

£469

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/1

06:50-06:40

1 stop31h 50m

London Gatwick

Fri 23/1

13:35-22:30

1 stop24h 55m

£469

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 15/1

06:50-11:40

1 stop36h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 22/1

13:35-22:30

1 stop24h 55m

£469

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 18/12

06:50-06:40

1 stop31h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/12

09:40-22:30

1 stop28h 50m

£471

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LGW

CANLGW

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 26/12

12:50-06:30

1 stop25h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 7/1

10:35-11:15

1 stop16h 40m

£475

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Tue 28/4

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£482

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Tue 28/4

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 10/5

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£482

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

When flying from China to London Gatwick Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from China to London delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern from China to London Gatwick Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
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Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Gatwick. 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 China to London Gatwick Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from China to London Gatwick Airport in 18h. Fly via China Eastern, Emirates, or Air China to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Gatwick Airport is about 5898 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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