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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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
3 May — 10 May1
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 Tuesday or Wednesday 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 3 April 2026.

Tue 28/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 18/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£466
Wed 23/911:00
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Thu 8/1018:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£467
Sun 27/911:05
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Sun 11/1010:50
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop26h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 29/3£473
Wed 29/411:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 6/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/3£482
Thu 23/411:15
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 30m
Air China
Wed 6/506:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 40m
Air China
Deal found 29/3£486
Mon 18/509:15
LGW
-
PVG
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/610:55
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£487
Fri 8/511:35
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 17/509:45
PVG
-
LGW
Nonstop12h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3£489
Tue 12/521:30
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop29h 55m
China Southern
Fri 22/518:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 30/3£493
Fri 24/411:00
LGW
-
PVG
1 stop19h 00m
China Southern
Sun 10/506:55
PVG
-
LGW
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£494
Thu 30/411:10
LGW
-
SHA
1 stop17h 10m
China Southern
Thu 7/520:00
SHA
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3£494
Wed 29/418:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/509:15
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£494
Wed 29/418:00
LGW
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/509:15
PVG
-
LGW
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£497

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£466

One-way from

£273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£546
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/4-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 23h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

18:50-06:30

1 stop18h 40m

£552

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 24/5

14:45-06:45

1 stop23h 00m

£637

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/10

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£649

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

11:35-06:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

09:45-15:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£679

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

11:10-15:10

2 stops21h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/5

14:40-06:55

2 stops23h 15m

£699

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

01:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£702

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 10/5

12:35-14:45

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

13:30-06:45

1 stop24h 15m

£703

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

23:55-15:30

1 stop32h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

00:05-21:30

1 stop28h 25m

£728

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

10:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/9

06:00-07:25

1 stop32h 25m

£741

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Fri 10/7

10:25-00:20

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/7

06:00-07:25

1 stop32h 25m

£741

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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 2 April 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 £192). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £612). 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 3 April 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 11% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 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?

Wednesday 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 7% 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 3 April 2026.
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
146 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.

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 £649. 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 £448, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £192). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £612). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£448Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£457Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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