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Cheap flights from China to London Gatwick Airport from £201

SHA — LGW
8 Nov — 15 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Gatwick

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Cheapest flights from China to Gatwick

Mon 19/1020:30 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 28/1010:40 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 7/10£468
Mon 19/1022:05 -
1 stop27h 25m
Wed 4/1109:50 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 5/10£479
Thu 19/1105:00 -
2 stops41h 00m
Thu 26/1121:00 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 5/10£488
Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop19h 40m
Wed 11/1109:50 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 6/10£494
Wed 4/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Wed 11/1109:50 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 5/10£496
Thu 5/1120:25 -
1 stop18h 05m
Wed 11/1109:50 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 8/10£497
Thu 19/1114:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Thu 26/1109:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/10£499
Sun 11/1021:30 -
1 stop24h 30m
Tue 27/1020:20 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 7/10£502
Mon 28/1222:25 -
1 stop26h 55m
Tue 12/120:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 7/10£502
Tue 20/1020:30 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 28/1011:35 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 8/10£505
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop25h 25m
Sun 29/1110:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 7/10£507
Fri 11/1211:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Fri 8/110:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 8/10£510

Find flight deals from China to Gatwick

Round-trip from

£468

One-way from

£201

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£691

Good round-trip deal

£337 or less

Good one-way deal

£407 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 19/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • China to London
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20/10-31/12
  • 20/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • China to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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HangzhouLondon

HGH Hangzhou - LGW London Gatwick

HGHLGW

Hangzhou

Mon 19/10

15:50-18:30

1 stop33h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£211

BeijingLondon

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - LGW London Gatwick

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 12/10

07:45-06:40

1 stop29h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£215

KunmingLondon

KMG Kunming Changshui - LGW London Gatwick

KMGLGW

Kunming Changshui

Thu 5/11

20:15-06:20

1 stop18h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£232

ShenzhenLondon

SZX Shenzhen - LGW London Gatwick

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Mon 2/11

05:00-06:30

2 stops57h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£243

BeijingLondon

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - LGW London Gatwick

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 13/11

07:30-16:20

3 stops40h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£244

GuangzhouLondon

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - LGW London Gatwick

CANLGW

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 15/11

02:30-06:30

2 stops60h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/10

14:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£255

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/10

10:50-06:30

1 stop26h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£258

ShanghaiLondon

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LGW London Gatwick

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/11

20:55-15:35

2 stops50h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£258

GuangzhouLondon

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - LGW London Gatwick

CANLGW

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 28/12

03:15-07:10

2 stops35h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£258

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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?

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 152 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?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

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
244 reviews
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Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Nathanael,Aug 2026

PVG - SIN

Airport was boring for a 5hrs transit with nothing to do minimal local gifts shops only aside to the lounge
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
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Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Nathanael,Aug 2026

PVG - SIN

Airport was boring for a 5hrs transit with nothing to do minimal local gifts shops only aside to the lounge

Related info for your journey

  • 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 China Southern, China Eastern, or Emirates 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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