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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £275

LGW — SHA
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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

Fri 27/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 20m
Wed 2/1220:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 2/9£488
Thu 10/911:10 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 13/921:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 31/8£489
Fri 11/911:00 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sat 3/1019:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 31/8£494
Fri 4/911:00 -
1 stop24h 25m
Fri 11/908:50 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 30/8£495
Mon 7/1209:50 -
1 stop19h 30m
Tue 5/116:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 1/9£501
Mon 16/1109:50 -
1 stop28h 25m
Wed 16/1214:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 1/9£502
Fri 20/1109:50 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sun 29/1120:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 1/9£503
Thu 24/920:20 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 30/907:55 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 1/9£506
Fri 2/1011:00 -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 9/1019:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 2/9£506
Fri 20/1109:50 -
1 stop18h 25m
Fri 27/1120:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 2/9£509

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£485
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

11:10-11:20

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

11:10-12:20

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

11:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

11:00-22:20

1 stop28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

15:05-18:35

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

12:45-19:00

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£315

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

11:10-18:25

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£320

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:50-10:10

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£336

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

11:00-16:55

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£337

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £485). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £823). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £480 and £512 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £488 on China Southern (27 Nov–2 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

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
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 15h 20m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £668. Airlines will cover a distance of 5726 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £458. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. These flights start at 23% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £485). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £823). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£458Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£483Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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