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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Gatwick Airport from £262

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£547

One-way from

£262

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,081
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Shanghai to London
16/10
  • 16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Shanghai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£118 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Gatwick

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 15 July 2025.

Mon 10/1106:15PVG - LGW
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Thu 20/1120:25LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Deal found 14/7£547
Wed 12/1123:00PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1121:40LGW - PVG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£550
Thu 25/1223:05PVG - LGW
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/117:05LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/7£555
Sun 21/1202:15PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mAir China
Tue 6/111:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 05mAir China
Deal found 15/7£595
Mon 10/1109:15PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 20/1110:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/7£599
Tue 9/900:35PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 24/909:00LGW - PVG
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7£603
Thu 28/821:30SHA - LGW
1 stop16h 05mAir China
Thu 4/912:35LGW - SHA
1 stop14h 25mAir China
Deal found 14/7£660
Wed 13/811:25SHA - LGW
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/805:30LGW - SHA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£663
Wed 6/808:50SHA - LGW
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Thu 28/812:00LGW - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/7£759

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

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

20:25-21:05

1 stop16h 40m

£547

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

23:00-18:25

1 stop27h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

21:40-15:15

2 stops33h 35m

£550

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/12

23:05-16:10

1 stop25h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 3/1

17:05-17:10

1 stop16h 05m

£555

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/11

02:15-06:55

Nonstop12h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

11:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

£584

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/11

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

£599

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/9

00:35-13:25

1 stop19h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/9

09:00-16:20

1 stop24h 20m

£603

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

22:30-05:35

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

11:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

£605

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/8

11:25-13:00

2 stops32h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

05:30-22:20

2 stops33h 50m

£663

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/8

08:50-07:05

1 stop29h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/8

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

£759

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/10

17:10-19:40

2 stops33h 30m

£262

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 15 July 2025.

When flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at midday.

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 15 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern, andQatar Airways from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport. 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

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £547, Emirates will fly you from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £555 and £584, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport are Qatar Airways (£292), Emirates (£310), and China Southern (£357).

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    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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Shanghai 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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