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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £274

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
27 mar — 3 apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 22 marzo 2025.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£274

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£499
6/5-13/5
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 40m total
  • London to Shanghai
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26/3
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£90 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 marzo 2025.

sab 5/419:20LGW - SHA
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
sab 12/419:00SHA - LGW
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£486
gio 24/412:35LGW - SHA
1 stop14h 25mAir China
gio 12/621:30SHA - LGW
1 stop16h 05mAir China
Deal found 21/3£505
ven 27/612:25LGW - SHA
1 stop17h 55mChina Southern
dom 6/718:50SHA - LGW
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 21/3£680

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl 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 22 marzo 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

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Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

sab 5/4

19:20-10:55

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sab 12/4

19:00-11:40

2 stops23h 40m

£486

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

gio 24/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

gio 12/6

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£505

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

ven 27/6

12:25-13:20

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 6/7

18:50-06:50

1 stop19h 00m

£680

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

mer 26/3

16:30-12:15

2 stops35h 45m

£274

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

lun 28/4

12:35-21:50

1 stop26h 15m

£355

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

lun 15/9

12:00-15:25

1 stop20h 25m

£402

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/3

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 marzo 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 22 marzo 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip from £505. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Southern. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 marzo 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£360Average£435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£439Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£485Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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