Question 1

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

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Tuesday 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.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Shanghai flights?

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Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How often are flights from London to Shanghai delayed?

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About 9% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

Question 5

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

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Air China, at £467, 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 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

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

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Booking 26 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 7

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £511). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £896). 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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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 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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.

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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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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.

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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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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£630

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air China	Cheapest£467	Average£569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£495	Average£665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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

Booking 26 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?

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

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 9% of weekly flights between London and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Tuesday 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 4% of flights being delayed.

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