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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Gatwick Airport from £174

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/322:25
PVG
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LGW
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/306:55
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£386
Fri 13/318:30
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 50m
China Southern
Tue 17/320:20
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 25/1£408
Sat 28/322:50
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop39h 15m
China Southern
Tue 28/421:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£420
Mon 2/322:25
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/310:35
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£462
Mon 23/218:30
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/314:35
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£482
Fri 27/322:25
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/511:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£483
Fri 27/322:25
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/511:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£486
Fri 27/322:25
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop26h 55m
China Southern
Thu 7/512:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop17h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£488
Mon 30/322:05
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/906:55
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£489
Sun 29/313:50
SHA
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LGW
1 stop24h 15m
China Southern
Thu 7/512:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£491
Sun 29/317:50
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop20h 15m
China Southern
Tue 12/521:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/1£491
Sat 28/321:30
SHA
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LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Tue 28/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Deal found 26/1£521

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£174

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

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Average price

£641
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/3-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Shanghai to London
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  • China Southern
  • 28/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 15m 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 28 January 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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Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

12:00-12:20

1 stop17h 20m

£491

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

13:50-07:05

1 stop24h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

12:00-14:20

1 stop19h 20m

£491

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

18:50-07:05

1 stop19h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

£491

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

12:00-15:25

1 stop20h 25m

£491

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

02:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

£518

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

16:30-05:35

1 stop21h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

£520

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/3

02:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

£529

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

22:30-05:35

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

£539

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

£539

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

21:30-05:35

1 stop16h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

£539

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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 28 January 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 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 112 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 £518, China Southern can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai in 12h 30m. 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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