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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to China from £231

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — PVG
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to China flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£398

One-way from

£231

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£653

Good round-trip deal

£427 or less

Good one-way deal

£239 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • London to China
14/5
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • London to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£94 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Gatwick to China.

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Tue 6/521:30LGW - CKG
1 stop36h 05mChina Southern
Tue 13/509:10CKG - LGW
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4£398
Fri 2/511:15LGW - CKG
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Thu 15/513:20CKG - LGW
1 stop24h 35mAir China
Deal found 14/4£410
Sun 11/519:00LGW - CKG
1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 18/518:20CKG - LGW
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4£417
Thu 1/511:15LGW - PKX
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/507:30PKX - LGW
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£420
Wed 14/519:15LGW - PEK
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/502:15PEK - LGW
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£424
Thu 24/411:35LGW - SZX
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 8/513:00SZX - LGW
1 stop33h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4£427
Wed 23/412:35LGW - SZX
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Wed 7/511:15SZX - LGW
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Deal found 15/4£432
Tue 6/518:00LGW - CAN
1 stop14h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 12/521:30CAN - LGW
1 stop24h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4£439
Wed 14/519:15LGW - PVG
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/518:20PVG - LGW
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£440
Mon 12/519:15LGW - SHA
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/518:50SHA - LGW
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£440
Sun 27/412:35LGW - CAN
1 stop19h 25mAir China
Thu 8/520:55CAN - LGW
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Deal found 14/4£445
Mon 12/511:15LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 30mAir China
Sun 18/501:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 14/4£449

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Tue 6/5

21:30-16:35

1 stop36h 05m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Tue 13/5

09:10-18:30

1 stop16h 20m

£398

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Fri 2/5

11:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Thu 15/5

13:20-06:55

1 stop24h 35m

£410

LondonChongqing

LGW - CKG

LGWCKG

London Gatwick

Sun 11/5

19:00-18:50

1 stop16h 50m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sun 18/5

18:20-15:10

1 stop27h 50m

£417

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Thu 1/5

11:15-20:50

2 stops26h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 8/5

07:30-10:30

2 stops34h 00m

£420

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

19:15-12:00

2 stops33h 45m

Beijing Capital

Tue 20/5

02:15-06:35

2 stops35h 20m

£424

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sat 26/4

11:35-11:45

1 stop17h 10m

Shenzhen

Sun 4/5

12:30-06:40

1 stop25h 10m

£433

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Sun 27/4

11:35-11:45

1 stop17h 10m

Shenzhen

Sun 4/5

09:30-15:10

1 stop36h 40m

£437

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Tue 6/5

18:00-15:50

1 stop14h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 12/5

21:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

£439

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

19:15-12:55

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/5

18:20-10:30

2 stops23h 10m

£440

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

19:15-12:20

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 19/5

18:50-10:30

2 stops22h 40m

£440

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to China

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £558). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 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 China as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

The most flights from LGW to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and SWISS from London to China. 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    £254 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Turkmenistan Airlines, with prices starting from £261 and £274, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to China?

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to China?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,082 for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China. The cheapest flight overall is £272 while the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at £435.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to China?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to China 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 China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China (average of £558). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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
China SouthernCheapest£328Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£338Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£369Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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