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Cheap flights from China to London Gatwick Airport from £214

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
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 3 January 2026.

Mon 23/306:50PEK - LGW
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Sat 2/521:45LGW - PEK
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£447
Thu 7/507:25PEK - LGW
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Wed 27/514:35LGW - PEK
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£448
Mon 1/607:25PEK - LGW
1 stop30h 55mEmirates
Mon 8/610:05LGW - PEK
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£449
Thu 7/507:25PEK - LGW
1 stop36h 10mEmirates
Thu 21/514:35LGW - PEK
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£453
Mon 19/110:45PVG - LGW
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/110:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£465
Mon 2/218:15HGH - LGW
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Tue 17/220:20LGW - HGH
1 stop29h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 2/1£471
Fri 27/322:30SZX - LGW
1 stop26h 50mChina Southern
Sat 11/421:30LGW - SZX
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/1£472
Tue 3/206:50PEK - LGW
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Tue 17/213:35LGW - PEK
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£475
Wed 21/118:55PVG - LGW
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/210:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£475
Sun 22/306:50PEK - LGW
1 stop22h 00mEmirates
Thu 30/421:45LGW - PEK
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£479
Sat 9/507:25PEK - LGW
1 stop36h 10mEmirates
Mon 25/521:45LGW - PEK
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£480
Sat 28/306:50PEK - LGW
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Sun 5/421:45LGW - PEK
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£481

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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£447

One-way from

£214

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£746

Good round-trip deal

£521 or less

Good one-way deal

£292 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 23/3-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • China to London
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • China to London
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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 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 3 January 2026.
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

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/3

06:50-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£447

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/3

06:50-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£447

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/3

06:50-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£447

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/3

06:50-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£447

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/5

07:25-12:35

1 stop36h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

£448

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Wed 13/5

07:25-07:20

1 stop30h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

£448

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/5

07:25-12:35

1 stop36h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 24/5

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

£448

HangzhouLondon

HGH - LGW

HGHLGW

Hangzhou

Fri 6/2

18:15-17:20

1 stop31h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 17/2

20:20-20:30

1 stop16h 10m

£471

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Fri 27/3

22:30-17:20

1 stop26h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/4

21:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

£472

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/4

14:50-07:05

1 stop23h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 9/4

12:00-12:20

1 stop17h 20m

£495

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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 3 January 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 134 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.

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 3 January 2026.
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
184 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.1

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
184 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
184 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.1

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 19h 35m. Fly via Emirates, China Southern, or China Eastern 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 Daxing Intl - 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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