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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to London Gatwick Airport from £245

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LGW
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£245

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£630
10/4-23/4
  • 10/4-23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Shanghai to London
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • Shanghai to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Thu 10/408:55PVG - LGW
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/407:20LGW - PVG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£522
Mon 19/507:15PVG - LGW
1 stop31h 05mEmirates
Wed 28/514:30LGW - PVG
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 28/3£523
Wed 9/401:25PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Wed 23/412:35LGW - PVG
1 stop27h 00mAir China
Deal found 27/3£588
Thu 10/421:30SHA - LGW
1 stop16h 05mAir China
Wed 23/412:35LGW - SHA
1 stop14h 25mAir China
Deal found 27/3£598
Sat 5/409:40PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 12/411:35LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/3£612
Fri 11/419:45SHA - LGW
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/405:30LGW - SHA
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£629
Sat 24/522:25PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/514:00LGW - PVG
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3£657
Sun 18/500:35PVG - LGW
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 23/609:00LGW - PVG
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3£683
Thu 22/522:05PVG - LGW
2 stops51h 25mChina Southern
Mon 23/612:00LGW - PVG
1 stop25h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3£730

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Gatwick that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/4

08:55-21:55

2 stops20h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/4

07:20-05:35

1 stop15h 15m

£522

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/5

07:15-07:20

1 stop31h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

14:30-22:20

1 stop24h 50m

£523

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/5

09:25-22:55

2 stops20h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

13:20-19:15

2 stops22h 55m

£547

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/4

01:25-06:55

Nonstop12h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/4

12:35-22:35

1 stop27h 00m

£588

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/5

09:40-15:00

Nonstop12h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

11:35-05:55

Nonstop11h 20m

£596

ShanghaiLondon

SHA - LGW

SHALGW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/4

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

£598

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/5

22:25-09:55

1 stop18h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

14:00-16:45

1 stop19h 45m

£657

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/5

00:35-13:25

1 stop19h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

09:00-16:20

1 stop24h 20m

£683

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/5

22:05-18:30

2 stops51h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

12:00-20:30

1 stop25h 30m

£730

ShanghaiLondon

PVG - LGW

PVGLGW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/5

00:20-06:20

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

10:10-15:45

1 stop22h 35m

£878

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Gatwick

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport (average of £101). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

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 5% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at £523, 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 Air China and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £588 and £596, respectively. These flights start at 34% 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 Turkish Airlines (£286), Qatar Airways (£292), and China Southern (£316).

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

    While on average a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport is generally £883, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £332. When looking at the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - London Gatwick), you can expect to pay £523 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport (average of £101). 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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