Question 1

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

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A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai can take about 14h 25m. 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 5726 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 2

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

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Air China, at £403, 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.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £285. Gulf Air flights start at £286 while deals on China Southern start at £286 one-way.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

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

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

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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.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai 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 when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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).

Question 9

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

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Users have found that flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 10

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai at least 35 days early can save you up to 11% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 35 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai for as little as £489 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £547 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 11

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Shanghai from London Gatwick Airport average £549. You can even find prices in November for less than £549, as users have found deals to Shanghai from as low as £375. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Shanghai from London Gatwick Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 34%.

Question 12

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Shanghai?

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

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Gatwick to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Gatwick to Shanghai. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Gatwick to Shanghai?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Shanghai from Gatwick.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Gatwick to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Gatwick to Shanghai flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Gatwick to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£462
One-way from	£285
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£868

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	Cheapest£403	Average£493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£444	Average£572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai, China from £285

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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