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Cheap flights from China to London Gatwick Airport from £219

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Sun 6/911:05
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/918:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£463
Mon 14/911:05
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/922:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£467
Fri 11/919:15
CAN
-
LGW
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/911:00
LGW
-
CAN
Nonstop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£484
Sat 12/904:50
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/918:45
LGW
-
PEK
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£484
Wed 9/907:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Sat 19/921:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 30/7£486
Tue 8/919:15
CAN
-
LGW
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/911:00
LGW
-
CAN
Nonstop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£487
Wed 9/907:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
Emirates
Wed 30/921:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 29/7£490
Fri 14/822:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Thu 27/811:10
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop26h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 27/7£494
Mon 3/822:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Sun 16/811:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 29/7£495
Wed 14/1019:25
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1016:45
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£496
Sun 9/806:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Sat 22/821:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 30/7£496
Thu 6/821:45
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop28h 55m
China Southern
Wed 19/811:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop21h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 30/7£497

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£463

One-way from

£219

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£581

Good round-trip deal

£815 or less

Good one-way deal

£429 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • China to London
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 8/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • China to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£30 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 1 August 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

WuhanLondon

WUH - LGW

WUHLGW

Wuhan

Thu 26/11

08:05-14:00

1 stop37h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 29/11

10:30-14:15

1 stop19h 45m

£515

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/9

07:25-21:30

1 stop21h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£516

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 19/11

14:30-14:00

1 stop31h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 22/11

10:30-10:25

1 stop15h 55m

£525

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Wed 12/8

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 21/8

11:35-20:05

1 stop25h 30m

£525

BeijingLondon

PKX - LGW

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/11

20:30-06:30

1 stop18h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/11

10:30-11:25

1 stop16h 55m

£525

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LGW

CANLGW

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 26/11

20:10-14:00

1 stop25h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 29/11

10:30-19:00

1 stop24h 30m

£525

BeijingLondon

PKX - LGW

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 14/8

07:45-19:10

1 stop18h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/8

11:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

£527

BeijingLondon

PKX - LGW

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 14/8

07:45-19:10

1 stop18h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/8

11:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

£527

ChengduLondon

CTU - LGW

CTULGW

Chengdu

Sat 12/9

20:15-07:55

2 stops42h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 26/9

11:00-10:45

1 stop16h 45m

£545

ChengduLondon

CTU - LGW

CTULGW

Chengdu

Tue 8/9

20:15-11:05

2 stops21h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 19/9

11:00-10:45

1 stop16h 45m

£546

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 1 August 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 13% of weekly flights between China and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 1 August 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
7.3
Good
229 reviews
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Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

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 20m. Fly via China Eastern, Emirates, or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance from China to London Gatwick Airport is about 5959 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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