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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, China from £271

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — PVG
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Shanghai Pu Dong are usually found in June or September, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Pu Dong
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Pu Dong. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Fri 24/418:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 12/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4£481
Fri 24/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 14/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4£482
Tue 22/917:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
Air France
Tue 13/1021:30
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 55m
Air France
Deal found 9/4£488
Sun 7/606:10
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/615:55
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£490
Tue 21/418:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 11/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4£492
Mon 20/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 11/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4£494
Sun 19/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 11/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/4£495
Sat 26/911:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop26h 30m
China Southern
Sat 17/1022:10
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops39h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 5/4£498
Fri 29/511:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 30/609:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/4£503
Wed 3/611:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/617:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£507
Mon 8/620:45
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/615:00
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£507

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Pu Dong (PVG). 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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£489

Good round-trip deal

£453 or less

Good one-way deal

£285 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/4-12/5
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 25m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Pu Dong 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 9 April 2026.
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LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£636

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

11:35-06:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£636

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

11:35-06:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£636

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£636

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£637

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

11:35-06:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£668

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

10:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/9

01:35-07:25

1 stop36h 50m

£692

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 28/8

10:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/9

01:35-07:25

1 stop36h 50m

£696

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

23:55-22:20

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

07:20-07:20

1 stop31h 00m

£717
Cheapest one-way

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sat 27/6

10:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

£363

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Pu Dong

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Pu Dong. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (average of £189). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £672). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Pu Dong. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 April 2026.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Pu Dong

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pu Dong. 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 Pu Dong. Reviews last updated 9 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China and China Eastern from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

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
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

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

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Pu Dong. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport will take you 11h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5744 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, with prices starting at £445. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £457 return. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    While on average a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is generally £1,182, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £229. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Shanghai Pu Dong), you can expect to pay £507 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Pu Dong that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Pu Dong?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Pu Dong?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (average of £189). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £672). 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 Pu Dong

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Air ChinaCheapest£445Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£457Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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