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

Currently priced at £533, Emirates will fly you from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £575 and £599, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport are Qatar Airways (£289), Emirates (£325), and Air China (£392).

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

While on average a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport is generally £520, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £393. When looking at the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick), you can expect to pay £470 for that flight.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 30% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £554 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £717.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai average £644. You can even find prices in March for less than £644, as users have found deals to London Gatwick Airport from as low as £461. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 23%.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Gatwick?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Gatwick by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£273+ Flights from Shanghai, China to London Gatwick Airport

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Gatwick

Round-trip from	£533
One-way from	£273
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£499

Emirates
6/2-20/2
2 total stops
43h 40m total
Shanghai to London

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31/12
3 total stops
32h 30m total
Shanghai to London

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Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 December 2024.

Tue 24/1207:10PVG - LGW

2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/111:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£563

Mon 23/1202:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mAir China

Thu 9/111:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 55mAir China

Deal found 21/12£609

Tue 31/1217:30SHA - LGW

1 stop20h 05mAir China

Wed 8/111:35LGW - SHA

1 stop16h 20mAir China

Deal found 21/12£755

Mon 30/1206:15PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 10mEmirates

Thu 4/914:30LGW - PVG

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Deal found 21/12£841

Mon 30/1223:45PVG - LGW

1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 4/910:10LGW - PVG

2 stops23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/12£1,013

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Thu 6/206:15PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 10mEmirates

Thu 20/213:35LGW - PVG

1 stop23h 30mEmirates

Deal found 21/12£533

Wed 15/122:25PVG - LGW

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/210:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£537

Fri 14/201:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern

Fri 28/210:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/12£575

Wed 5/202:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mAir China

Thu 20/211:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 55mAir China

Deal found 21/12£599

Fri 17/111:40PVG - LGW

1 stop38h 10mSWISS

Sat 15/218:45LGW - PVG

1 stop29h 40mSWISS

Deal found 22/12£745

Thu 16/123:45PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 17/209:50LGW - PVG

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12£827

Sun 19/123:00PVG - LGW

1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/216:55LGW - PVG

1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12£912

Sun 5/120:25PVG - LGW

1 stop18h 35mChina Southern

Sat 11/120:25LGW - PVG

1 stop16h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 21/12£1,060

Tue 21/121:00SHA - LGW

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/120:20LGW - SHA

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12£549

Tue 21/123:30PVG - LGW

1 stop38h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/210:00LGW - PVG

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/12£1,117

Fri 9/520:50SHA - LGW

1 stop17h 35mChina Southern

Sat 25/1012:00LGW - SHA

1 stop17h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 22/12£3,955

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Fri 14/201:50PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern

Fri 28/210:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/12£575

Wed 5/202:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mAir China

Thu 20/211:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 55mAir China

Deal found 21/12£599

Sat 8/209:00PVG - LGW

Nonstop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/511:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£1,409

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Mon 23/1202:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mAir China

Thu 9/111:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 55mAir China

Deal found 21/12£609

Sun 29/1202:15PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 40mAir China

Thu 4/911:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 15mAir China

Deal found 21/12£658

Mon 30/1206:15PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 10mEmirates

Thu 4/914:30LGW - PVG

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Deal found 21/12£841

Mon 30/1223:45PVG - LGW

1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 4/910:10LGW - PVG

2 stops23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/12£1,013

Tue 31/1208:15PVG - LGW

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/111:40LGW - PVG

Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£589

Tue 31/1217:30SHA - LGW

1 stop20h 05mAir China

Wed 8/111:35LGW - SHA

1 stop16h 20mAir China

Deal found 21/12£755

Sun 5/120:25PVG - LGW

1 stop18h 35mChina Southern

Sat 11/120:25LGW - PVG

1 stop16h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 21/12£1,060

Wed 15/122:25PVG - LGW

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/210:30LGW - PVG

Nonstop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£537

Wed 15/123:00PVG - LGW

1 stop27h 25mEmirates

Mon 17/220:25LGW - PVG

1 stop16h 40mEmirates

Deal found 22/12£634

Thu 16/123:45PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 17/209:50LGW - PVG

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12£827

Fri 17/111:40PVG - LGW

1 stop38h 10mSWISS

Sat 15/218:45LGW - PVG

1 stop29h 40mSWISS

Deal found 22/12£745

Sun 19/123:00PVG - LGW

1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/216:55LGW - PVG

1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12£912

One-way flights from Shanghai to Gatwick
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Gatwick. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Tue 31/1208:10SHA - LGW

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12£273

Tue 31/1208:15PVG - LGW

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12£287

Thu 13/223:45PVG - LGW

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/12£289

Mon 31/300:05PVG - LGW

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Deal found 21/12£325

Mon 31/301:25PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 30mAir China

Deal found 21/12£392

Tue 1/419:45SHA - LGW

1 stop17h 50mAir China

Deal found 21/12£395

Mon 6/122:05PVG - LGW

1 stop27h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 20/12£461

Tue 31/1223:00PVG - LGW

1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12£465

Tue 7/111:40PVG - LGW

1 stop38h 10mSWISS

Deal found 21/12£531

Sun 12/120:50SHA - LGW

1 stop18h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 22/12£657

Wed 23/400:55PVG - LGW

Nonstop12h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/12£735

Mon 24/313:50PVG - LGW

1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/12£1,288

Find flights from Shanghai to Gatwick within your budget

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/2

06:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/2

13:35-21:05

1 stop23h 30m

£533

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/1

22:25-12:40

2 stops22h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/2

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

£537

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/1

21:00-12:40

2 stops23h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/1

20:20-21:00

1 stop16h 40m

£549

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/2

01:50-06:30

Nonstop12h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 28/2

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

£575

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/2

02:15-06:55

Nonstop12h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/2

11:40-06:35

Nonstop10h 55m

£599

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 17/1

11:40-17:50

1 stop38h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 15/2

18:45-08:25

1 stop29h 40m

£745

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/1

23:45-12:35

1 stop20h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/2

09:50-14:20

1 stop20h 30m

£827

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/1

23:00-09:25

1 stop18h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 17/2

16:55-17:10

1 stop16h 15m

£912

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/1

20:25-07:00

1 stop18h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/1

20:25-21:00

1 stop16h 35m

£1,060

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/1

23:30-05:40

1 stop38h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 4/2

10:00-16:15

1 stop22h 15m

£1,117

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Gatwick

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Gatwick

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to Gatwick including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 PVG to LGW?

When flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport

The most flights from CN2 to LGW are scheduled on a Saturday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air China and Qatar Airways from Shanghai to London have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,398 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,398 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,398 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,398 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

China Southern

7.6

Good

90 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,398 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,605 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,398 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,789 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,398 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at £533, Emirates will fly you from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £575 and £599, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport are Qatar Airways (£289), Emirates (£325), and Air China (£392).
What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?
While on average a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport is generally £520, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £393. When looking at the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick), you can expect to pay £470 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Gatwick?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Gatwick.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Gatwick?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Gatwick 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 Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 month to book a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

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