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Cheap flights from China to London Gatwick Airport from £222

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
3 Jul — 10 Jul1
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 3 June 2026.

Fri 3/707:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Emirates
Sun 12/721:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£515
Thu 2/707:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Tue 7/721:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 31/5£516
Thu 2/707:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Thu 30/721:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£516
Thu 2/707:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Tue 28/721:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£551
Thu 2/707:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Sat 1/821:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£557
Fri 18/1206:50
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Sat 2/113:35
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop24h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 1/6£559
Fri 9/1007:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Tue 20/1010:05
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop29h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6£562
Thu 2/707:25
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Sat 11/721:45
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 29/5£563
Mon 15/607:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop31h 00m
Emirates
Mon 6/721:45
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop17h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£566
Mon 15/607:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Fri 26/610:05
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop29h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6£567
Wed 10/607:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Wed 17/610:05
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop29h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6£570
Thu 17/1206:50
PEK
-
LGW
1 stop22h 00m
Emirates
Sat 2/113:35
LGW
-
PEK
1 stop24h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 31/5£571

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£515

One-way from

£222

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£592

Good round-trip deal

£797 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 3/7-12/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • China to London
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • China to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 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 June 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

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Fri 3/7

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/7

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£515

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/7

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£516

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

07:25-07:20

1 stop30h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/7

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

£527

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/7

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£563

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/11

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£567

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

07:20-21:30

1 stop21h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/11

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£571

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

07:20-21:30

1 stop21h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

09:40-21:05

1 stop27h 25m

£571

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/7

16:50-06:30

1 stop20h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

11:10-22:20

1 stop28h 10m

£620

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/7

18:50-06:30

1 stop18h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/8

17:10-17:25

1 stop17h 15m

£641

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/6

07:20-16:35

1 stop16h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/7

17:35-15:35

1 stop15h 00m

£684

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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 June 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 140 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?

Wednesday 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 June 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
221 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

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
221 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
221 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

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 Emirates, China Southern, or Qatar Airways 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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