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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £257

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 February 2026.

Wed 8/412:35
LGW
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SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Wed 6/521:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Deal found 22/2£452
Mon 13/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Tue 12/522:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop15h 05m
Air China
Deal found 22/2£452
Sun 12/412:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 05m
Air China
Wed 6/519:25
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 22/2£455
Wed 29/412:35
LGW
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SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Mon 11/521:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Deal found 23/2£458
Sat 18/412:35
LGW
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SHA
1 stop15h 20m
Air China
Sat 2/522:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop15h 05m
Air China
Deal found 22/2£460
Thu 11/612:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop19h 10m
Air China
Wed 17/613:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop24h 05m
Air China
Deal found 21/2£463
Mon 6/412:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Sun 3/518:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 20/2£464
Thu 11/612:35
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop19h 10m
Air China
Thu 18/614:45
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop22h 50m
Air China
Deal found 21/2£472
Tue 28/412:35
LGW
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SHA
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Fri 8/522:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop15h 05m
Air China
Deal found 22/2£474
Sat 18/412:35
LGW
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SHA
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Sun 3/522:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop15h 15m
Air China
Deal found 22/2£477
Wed 10/612:35
LGW
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SHA
1 stop16h 20m
Air China
Wed 17/621:30
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Deal found 21/2£478
Tue 28/412:35
LGW
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SHA
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Mon 18/519:25
SHA
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LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Air China
Deal found 23/2£480

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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£540
Air China
  • Air China
  • 8/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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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 24 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

19:25-06:35

1 stop18h 10m

£480

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£480

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 24/5

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£559

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/7

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£634

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

12:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/7

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£634

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 8/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

20:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

£674

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

16:25-22:50

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

07:10-21:35

2 stops22h 25m

£695

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/7

21:30-06:45

1 stop16h 15m

£751

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/7

18:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£775

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/7

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£775

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £373). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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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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 24 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern and Air China 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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

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 £480. 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 £424. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. These flights start at 30% 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?

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  • 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 £373). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£424Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£446Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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