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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £286

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 April 2026.

Tue 2/612:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Tue 9/619:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 6/4£511
Wed 30/911:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Wed 14/1020:00
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 10/4£519
Tue 2/612:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Fri 26/619:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 6/4£538
Fri 29/512:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Wed 24/619:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 6/4£546
Thu 30/411:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop23h 15m
China Southern
Thu 14/515:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop21h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 6/4£547
Mon 20/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop18h 15m
Air China
Sun 17/518:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 6/4£554
Tue 28/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Wed 6/521:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Deal found 9/4£556
Mon 1/612:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Tue 30/622:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop15h 05m
Air China
Deal found 6/4£559
Sun 19/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Sun 10/518:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
Air China
Deal found 10/4£559
Tue 28/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop19h 10m
Air China
Tue 5/519:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 9/4£564
Fri 1/511:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop24h 25m
China Southern
Sun 10/511:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop25h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 7/4£565

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£286

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£499
Air China
  • Air China
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl 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 11 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

14:45-06:35

1 stop22h 50m

£571
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£575

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

20:25-06:45

1 stop17h 20m

£588

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

18:30-06:45

1 stop19h 15m

£626

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

12:35-13:15

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£678

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

12:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£712

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

17:30-06:35

1 stop20h 05m

£723

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

12:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

17:30-06:45

1 stop20h 15m

£724

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£724

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/6

17:30-06:35

1 stop20h 05m

£788

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £375). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 11 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China and China Eastern from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take about 16h 20m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £571. Airlines will cover a distance of 5726 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip from £448. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl 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 London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £375). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£448Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£458Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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