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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Gatwick Airport
SHA — LGW
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
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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 10 October 2026.
Popular in | August |
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | £656 |
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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 151 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 10% of flights being delayed.
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