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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to China from £220

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — PVG
27 Mar — 3 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 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£220

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£518

Good round-trip deal

£427 or less

Good one-way deal

£244 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • London to China
19/4
  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • London to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 22 March 2025.

Tue 27/521:30LGW - PVG
1 stop29h 55mChina Southern
Mon 2/622:05PVG - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 20/3£428
Mon 19/509:00LGW - PEK
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/502:15PEK - LGW
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£430
Wed 14/511:15LGW - XIY
1 stop16h 45mAir China
Wed 28/512:30XIY - LGW
1 stop25h 25mAir China
Deal found 20/3£432
Fri 18/418:40LGW - XIY
1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 4/510:00XIY - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/3£444
Wed 23/419:15LGW - SZX
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/517:55SZX - LGW
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£448
Wed 30/419:15LGW - PKX
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/521:55PKX - LGW
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£451
Mon 28/411:15LGW - CAN
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/520:55CAN - LGW
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£454
Tue 13/511:25LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mAir China
Mon 19/501:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 21/3£457
Sun 27/411:35LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 6/509:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/3£458
Tue 29/406:10LGW - FOC
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/622:05FOC - LGW
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£458
Thu 1/515:00LGW - PKX
2 stops20h 00mSAUDIA
Mon 12/521:25PKX - LGW
2 stops22h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 21/3£458
Wed 7/519:15LGW - PVG
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/613:00PVG - LGW
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£466

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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

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

21:30-10:25

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/6

22:05-18:30

1 stop27h 25m

£428

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Mon 19/5

09:00-00:15

2 stops32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 25/5

02:15-06:35

2 stops35h 20m

£430

LondonXi'an

LGW - XIY

LGWXIY

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

11:15-11:00

1 stop16h 45m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 28/5

12:30-06:55

1 stop25h 25m

£432

LondonXi'an

LGW - XIY

LGWXIY

London Gatwick

Fri 18/4

18:40-23:55

1 stop22h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 4/5

10:00-15:10

1 stop36h 10m

£444

LondonShenzhen

LGW - SZX

LGWSZX

London Gatwick

Wed 23/4

19:15-13:30

2 stops35h 15m

Shenzhen

Wed 7/5

17:55-21:55

2 stops35h 00m

£448

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

19:15-12:40

2 stops34h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 7/5

21:55-21:55

2 stops31h 00m

£451

LondonGuangzhou

LGW - CAN

LGWCAN

London Gatwick

Mon 28/4

11:15-13:55

2 stops43h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 6/5

20:55-06:55

1 stop17h 00m

£454

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 13/5

11:25-05:45

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/5

01:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

£457

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Sun 27/4

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/5

09:40-15:00

Nonstop12h 20m

£458

LondonFuzhou

LGW - FOC

LGWFOC

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

06:10-12:25

2 stops23h 15m

Fuzhou

Tue 3/6

22:05-06:35

1 stop15h 30m

£458

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 22 March 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 22 March 2025.

The most flights from LGW to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 22 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    £269 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Gulf Air and China Eastern, with prices starting from £277 and £287, 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 £1,174 for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to China. The cheapest flight overall is £193 while the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Shanghai Pu Dong) is currently priced at £458.

  • 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£305Average£500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£343Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£365Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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