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Cheap flights from China to London Gatwick Airport from £142

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Gatwick

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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 5 March 2026.

Tue 22/906:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Wed 30/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/3£395
Sat 27/602:30
PKX
-
LGW
2 stops35h 55m
AirAsia X
Thu 2/710:25
LGW
-
PKX
2 stops31h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 1/3£406
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Wed 16/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops35h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£413
Tue 20/1006:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Tue 27/1009:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/3£414
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Tue 15/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£417
Wed 1/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 30m
AirAsia X
Fri 2/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£417
Sat 10/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 50m
AirAsia X
Sun 18/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£420
Sat 17/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 50m
AirAsia X
Sun 25/1009:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 1/3£423
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Sat 17/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£424
Sun 18/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 45m
AirAsia X
Mon 26/1009:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops35h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 2/3£425
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Fri 18/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£426
Thu 2/413:00
CAN
-
LGW
1 stop24h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 13/418:05
LGW
-
CAN
1 stop17h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/3£438

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£142

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£593

Good round-trip deal

£581 or less

Good one-way deal

£368 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 27/6-2/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • China to London
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • China to London
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 5 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BeijingLondon

PKX - LGW

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 27/6

02:30-07:25

1 stop35h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 2/7

10:25-01:05

1 stop31h 40m

£423

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Sat 18/4

04:50-15:25

1 stop17h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

16:55-12:20

1 stop12h 25m

£478

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Fri 3/4

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£507

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/3

06:50-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£508

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Tue 19/5

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

£509

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/4

07:25-21:30

1 stop21h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£510

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/6

07:25-21:30

1 stop21h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/6

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

£510

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Wed 1/4

07:25-21:30

1 stop21h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

10:05-22:20

1 stop29h 15m

£510

BeijingLondon

PKX - LGW

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 1/7

02:30-07:05

1 stop35h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/7

10:25-01:05

1 stop31h 40m

£539

BeijingLondon

PKX - LGW

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

20:30-14:00

1 stop25h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

18:00-20:15

1 stop19h 15m

£547

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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 5 March 2026.

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 12% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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 8% of flights being delayed.

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 17h 20m. Fly via AirAsia X, Air France, or Turkmenistan Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Gatwick Airport is about 5069 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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