How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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 £472. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £513 return. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

The most flights from LGW to PVG are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Pu Dong Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 £1,189, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £247. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Shanghai Pu Dong), you can expect to pay £409 for that flight.

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

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

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 34 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (average of £500). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,080). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights typically cost between £572 and £736 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £472 on China Southern (31 Oct–10 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pu Dong

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.

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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 15h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5744 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 £472. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £513 return. These flights start at 33% 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 £1,189, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £247. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Shanghai Pu Dong), you can expect to pay £409 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (average of £500). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,080). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights typically cost between £572 and £736 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £472 on China Southern (31 Oct–10 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

The most flights from LGW to PVG are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pu Dong

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.

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London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights typically cost between £572 and £736 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £472 on China Southern (31 Oct–10 Nov).