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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Gatwick Airport from £238

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
11 Apr — 18 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 12 March 2026.

Tue 9/617:05
PVG
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LGW
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/621:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£473
Mon 15/622:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Tue 15/921:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 9/3£501
Fri 15/522:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
China Southern
Sat 30/521:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop29h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 11/3£509
Thu 2/418:55
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£516
Fri 3/406:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 40m
Air China
Thu 16/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Deal found 9/3£518
Mon 30/318:50
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£521
Fri 3/418:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Thu 16/411:10
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 9/3£523
Tue 31/318:50
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£527
Sun 19/420:15
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/417:55
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£528
Fri 3/419:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Thu 16/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Deal found 9/3£531
Thu 2/418:50
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
Air China
Fri 17/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Deal found 10/3£533
Mon 15/617:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/918:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£533

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£473

One-way from

£238

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£2,013
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease (£95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

19:25-06:35

1 stop18h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 16/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

£556

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

07:20-19:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£556

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

17:30-06:35

1 stop20h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

£559

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

07:20-21:30

1 stop21h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/6

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£598

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

14:55-16:20

1 stop18h 25m

£626

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

18:50-06:30

1 stop18h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

£635
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

18:00-12:00

Nonstop11h 00m

£641

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

18:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

14:55-22:35

1 stop24h 40m

£641

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

12:35-15:10

2 stops19h 35m

£641

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/4

07:20-12:35

1 stop36h 15m

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

21:45-22:20

1 stop17h 35m

£644

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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 12 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 120 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 £556, Air China can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai in 18h 10m. 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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