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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai, China from £255

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Shanghai are usually found in June or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Fri 1/512:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop27h 20m
China Southern
Sun 10/516:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop21h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 18/2£415
Tue 3/310:30
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 14/309:15
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2£417
Tue 3/310:30
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 35m
China Eastern
Fri 13/309:25
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2£418
Wed 25/1117:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 2/1209:15
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/2£420
Mon 16/310:05
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/322:25
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£422
Wed 4/311:05
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Air China
Sat 14/302:25
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 30m
Air China
Deal found 17/2£425
Sun 15/311:05
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Air China
Mon 30/306:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 40m
Air China
Deal found 18/2£433
Tue 12/511:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Thu 28/516:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop21h 15m
Air China
Deal found 16/2£436
Tue 10/311:05
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Air China
Tue 31/318:50
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
Air China
Deal found 17/2£439
Mon 9/311:05
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
Air China
Tue 17/302:25
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 30m
Air China
Deal found 17/2£440
Tue 28/412:35
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop14h 40m
Air China
Mon 18/501:40
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
Air China
Deal found 16/2£441
Mon 20/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Wed 29/416:20
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop21h 15m
Air China
Deal found 17/2£442

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£415

One-way from

£255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£535
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 05m 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 Shanghai 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 19 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Gatwick

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

16:35-06:45

1 stop21h 10m

£467

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£484

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£484

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/3

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

£504

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£504

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

£504

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£504

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 14/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/4

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£504

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/5

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£506

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 10/5

12:35-13:50

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

20:25-06:45

1 stop17h 20m

£507

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £188). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £635). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai as you normally would.

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

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 19 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern and Air China from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai. 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
193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 6
4.0
Okay

Joe,Feb 2026

NRT - PVG

All of my flights with China Eastern were delayed by a minimum of an hour each. The worst part about it is that neither the WiFi on board and nor the WiFi at Shanghai airport were working so I couldn't notify anyone either to or from Tokyo
China Eastern
7.2
Good
193 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 6
4.0
Okay

Joe,Feb 2026

NRT - PVG

All of my flights with China Eastern were delayed by a minimum of an hour each. The worst part about it is that neither the WiFi on board and nor the WiFi at Shanghai airport were working so I couldn't notify anyone either to or from Tokyo
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 6
4.0
Okay

Joe,Feb 2026

NRT - PVG

All of my flights with China Eastern were delayed by a minimum of an hour each. The worst part about it is that neither the WiFi on board and nor the WiFi at Shanghai airport were working so I couldn't notify anyone either to or from Tokyo

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Shanghai. 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?

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai can take about 11h 35m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £504. London Gatwick Airport and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 5744 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 round-trip?

    Air China, at £415, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be China Eastern. Air China is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Shanghai 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £188). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £635). 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 Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£415Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£445Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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