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Cheap flights from China to London Gatwick Airport from £169

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — LGW
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Gatwick

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Gatwick flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£457

One-way from

£169

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£682

Good round-trip deal

£582 or less

Good one-way deal

£366 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • China to London
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • China to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£83 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to London Gatwick.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to London 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 30 April 2025.

Sat 14/613:00SZX - LGW
1 stop24h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 21/611:35LGW - SZX
1 stop22h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4£457
Fri 13/607:25PEK - LGW
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Fri 20/621:45LGW - PEK
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 28/4£459
Sat 14/613:30CTU - LGW
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 21/611:35LGW - CTU
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4£459
Thu 12/617:30PEK - LGW
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/620:20LGW - PEK
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£461
Sat 14/614:30PEK - LGW
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 21/611:35LGW - PEK
1 stop18h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4£466
Sat 14/619:45PKX - LGW
1 stop27h 15mChina Eastern
Sat 21/611:35LGW - PKX
1 stop16h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4£466
Wed 18/620:35CKG - LGW
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 28/618:00LGW - CKG
1 stop15h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4£468
Sat 14/621:00TAO - LGW
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 21/611:35LGW - TAO
1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4£480
Wed 4/619:35SZX - LGW
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Fri 13/611:15LGW - SZX
1 stop28h 30mAir China
Deal found 30/4£482
Tue 10/619:20CAN - LGW
1 stop18h 35mGulf Air
Wed 19/1111:25LGW - CAN
1 stop15h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 29/4£485
Sun 11/508:15CAN - LGW
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/519:15LGW - CAN
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£488
Mon 12/522:25SZX - LGW
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/511:15LGW - SZX
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£492

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 30 April 2025.
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

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Sat 14/6

13:00-06:40

1 stop24h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/6

11:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

£457

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/6

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/6

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£459

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/6

17:30-19:40

2 stops33h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/6

20:20-10:00

2 stops30h 40m

£461

BeijingLondon

PEK - LGW

PEKLGW

Beijing Capital

Sat 14/6

14:30-06:40

1 stop23h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/6

11:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

£466

BeijingLondon

PKX - LGW

PKXLGW

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 14/6

19:45-16:00

1 stop27h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/6

11:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

£466

ChongqingLondon

CKG - LGW

CKGLGW

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 18/6

20:35-15:00

1 stop25h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 28/6

18:00-16:50

1 stop15h 50m

£468

ChengduLondon

CTU - LGW

CTULGW

Chengdu

Fri 13/6

13:30-06:40

1 stop24h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/6

11:35-15:15

1 stop20h 40m

£474

QingdaoLondon

TAO - LGW

TAOLGW

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sat 14/6

21:00-06:40

1 stop16h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/6

11:35-12:20

1 stop17h 45m

£480

ShenzhenLondon

SZX - LGW

SZXLGW

Shenzhen

Wed 4/6

19:35-06:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

11:15-22:45

1 stop28h 30m

£482

GuangzhouLondon

CAN - LGW

CANLGW

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/6

19:20-06:55

1 stop18h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

11:25-10:55

1 stop15h 30m

£485

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

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Best time to book a flight from China to Gatwick

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to London Gatwick Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from China to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 30 April 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from China to London Gatwick Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from China to Gatwick. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

The most flights from CN0 to LGW are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways from China to London have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £169 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkmenistan Airlines from £206 and Air China from £237 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to London Gatwick Airport?

  • What are the cheapest flights from China to London Gatwick Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £361. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick) can be booked for £447 on average our data indicates £425 when flying from China to London Gatwick Airport.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from China to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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