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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai, China from £273

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Shanghai are usually found in May or June, 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 31 December 2025.

Wed 31/1213:50LGW - PVG
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/118:05PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£697
Tue 30/1213:05LGW - PVG
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/118:05PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£800
Tue 30/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Mon 12/122:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 29/12£850
Mon 29/1214:20LGW - PVG
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/116:30PVG - LGW
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£854
Tue 30/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/114:00PVG - LGW
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£897
Wed 31/1217:00LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 11/101:50PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/12£992
Tue 30/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/101:20PVG - LGW
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£1,009
Tue 30/1214:00LGW - PVG
2 stops37h 15mSAUDIA
Mon 12/109:05PVG - LGW
3 stops34h 55mSAUDIA
Deal found 29/12£1,032

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 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£425

One-way from

£273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,061
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 13/4-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • London to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£32 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 31 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

12:00-13:00

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

17:50-07:05

1 stop20h 15m

£425

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

12:00-12:20

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 24/5

20:00-07:05

1 stop18h 05m

£425

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 30/1

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

09:15-14:00

Nonstop12h 45m

£460

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

11:05-06:25

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/3

02:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£468

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

12:35-22:35

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/5

01:40-06:55

Nonstop12h 15m

£482

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

11:05-06:25

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/2

16:30-05:35

1 stop21h 05m

£483

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 30/1

11:35-09:55

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

20:30-05:35

1 stop17h 05m

£487

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

18:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£488

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£490

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:15-05:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

01:40-07:00

Nonstop12h 20m

£491

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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 26 December 2025.

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 £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.

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 31 December 2025.

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 often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 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 11% 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 31 December 2025.
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
185 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
185 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
185 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
Air China
7.2
Good
135 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
185 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.

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 20m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £468. 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 £408, 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 £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 Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£408Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£447Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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