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

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Shanghai are usually found in February or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 2 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£459

One-way from

£275

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£560
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/11-17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • London to Shanghai
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29/10
  • 29/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 2 October 2025.

Thu 2/1012:00LGW - SHA
1 stop27h 20mChina Southern
Thu 9/1011:50SHA - LGW
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 30/9£437
Mon 3/1116:20LGW - PVG
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1122:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10£459
Thu 2/1011:25LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mAir China
Wed 8/1001:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Deal found 30/9£460
Wed 1/1011:15LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Sun 5/1001:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Deal found 30/9£461
Wed 1/1011:15LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Tue 7/1001:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 15mAir China
Deal found 30/9£462
Sat 6/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Sun 28/1218:05PVG - LGW
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 30/9£463
Sat 4/1021:30LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 30mChina Southern
Sun 19/1006:55PVG - LGW
1 stop30h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 30/9£468
Thu 2/1012:00LGW - PVG
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Wed 8/1018:20PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 30/9£469
Wed 29/1012:15LGW - PVG
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1122:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9£471
Thu 2/1012:00LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Wed 8/1020:00SHA - LGW
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 30/9£471
Sun 9/1116:40LGW - PVG
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1122:25PVG - LGW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10£472
Tue 28/1007:05LGW - SHA
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1120:30SHA - LGW
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9£540

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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 2 October 2025.
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

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Shanghai

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Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

11:05-06:30

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

02:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£523

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

06:25-17:10

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

10:10-09:25

1 stop31h 15m

£525

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 27/11

17:05-17:10

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

10:10-09:25

1 stop31h 15m

£525

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

17:05-17:10

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

10:10-16:10

1 stop38h 00m

£525

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

17:05-17:10

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

09:55-16:10

1 stop38h 15m

£525

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

10:20-08:30

1 stop38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

10:10-09:25

1 stop31h 15m

£525

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 5/1

06:25-17:10

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

23:05-09:20

1 stop18h 15m

£527

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

10:20-08:30

1 stop38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/2

09:55-16:10

1 stop38h 15m

£534

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 13/2

17:05-17:10

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/2

23:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

£534

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

10:20-08:30

1 stop38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

23:05-09:20

1 stop18h 15m

£534

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Shanghai

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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 September 2025.

Booking 57 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 2 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 2 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China and China Eastern 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.
Air China
7.3
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2
6.0
Good

Szabolcs,Sept 2025

HND - PEK

I hate that you cannot check in on-line. Oh, they have a web site. You can even start the process. It just never works properly or ever ends.
Air China
7.3
Good
110 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2
6.0
Good

Szabolcs,Sept 2025

HND - PEK

I hate that you cannot check in on-line. Oh, they have a web site. You can even start the process. It just never works properly or ever ends.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
168 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2
6.0
Good

Szabolcs,Sept 2025

HND - PEK

I hate that you cannot check in on-line. Oh, they have a web site. You can even start the process. It just never works properly or ever ends.

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 25m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £523. 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 £406, 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 28% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£406Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£447Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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