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Cheap flights from Shanghai, 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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 March 2026.

Tue 22/906:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Wed 30/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/3£395
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Wed 16/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops35h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£413
Tue 20/1006:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Tue 27/1009:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 3/3£414
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Tue 15/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£416
Wed 1/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 30m
AirAsia X
Fri 2/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£417
Sat 10/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 50m
AirAsia X
Sun 18/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£420
Wed 16/901:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 30m
AirAsia X
Thu 24/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 28/2£423
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Sat 17/1010:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£424
Sun 18/1001:35
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops36h 45m
AirAsia X
Mon 26/1009:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops35h 20m
AirAsia X
Deal found 2/3£425
Fri 17/706:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
AirAsia X
Fri 18/910:25
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 4/3£425
Thu 2/420:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Air China
Wed 15/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Deal found 3/3£536
Mon 30/321:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Mon 6/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Deal found 2/3£545

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Gatwick (LGW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£219

Popular in

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Average price

£724
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 17/7-16/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 5 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/4

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£559

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/4

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£559

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/5

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£560

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

14:45-06:35

1 stop22h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

£563

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/8

01:35-07:20

1 stop36h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

10:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

£567

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 10/4

11:00-11:20

1 stop17h 20m

£570

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/8

01:35-07:05

1 stop36h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

10:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

£581

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-13:10

2 stops24h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

11:40-10:20

1 stop15h 40m

£612

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/5

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

14:55-16:20

1 stop18h 25m

£624

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

07:20-21:30

1 stop21h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£626

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 5 March 2026.

When flying from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to London delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Shanghai 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

    For as low as £559, Emirates can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai in 19h 25m. The distance between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport is about 5744 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Gatwick?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Gatwick.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Gatwick?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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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