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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Gatwick Airport from £182

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£182

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£828
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/12-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Shanghai to London
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.

Wed 17/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 00mChina Southern
Tue 20/120:20LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£454
Mon 1/1222:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1205:55LGW - PVG
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£459
Thu 25/1216:50SHA - LGW
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Thu 1/109:55LGW - SHA
1 stop19h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£466
Thu 25/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
Thu 1/109:55LGW - PVG
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£466
Tue 23/1222:50PVG - LGW
1 stop39h 35mChina Southern
Tue 30/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£495
Wed 17/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/113:25LGW - PVG
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£501
Tue 23/1222:50PVG - LGW
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/108:55LGW - PVG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£508
Wed 24/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£524
Tue 23/1206:15PVG - LGW
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Mon 26/120:25LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Deal found 26/11£525
Mon 22/1202:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Mon 26/111:05LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mAir China
Deal found 26/11£527
Tue 2/1209:20SHA - LGW
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1206:15LGW - SHA
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£555
Mon 1/1219:50SHA - LGW
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:50LGW - SHA
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£583

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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Gatwick

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

20:50-06:20

1 stop17h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

09:55-14:15

1 stop20h 20m

£486

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

09:40-21:05

1 stop27h 25m

£522

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

11:45-14:55

2 stops35h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/1

08:05-17:10

2 stops25h 05m

£523

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/12

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 26/1

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£525

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 18/1

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£526

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 19/1

13:35-21:05

1 stop23h 30m

£526

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 17/1

09:40-21:05

1 stop27h 25m

£526

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/2

23:55-21:05

1 stop37h 10m

£530

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

07:15-20:50

1 stop20h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£564

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/1

10:10-16:10

1 stop38h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 15/2

17:05-08:15

1 stop31h 10m

£567

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 27 November 2025.

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 much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 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 9% 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 £486, China Southern can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai in 17h 30m. The distance between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport is about 5726 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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