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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £268

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£445

One-way from

£268

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£501
5/3-12/3
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • London to Shanghai
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • London to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 5/321:00LGW - SHA
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/320:50SHA - LGW
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£445
Thu 25/912:35LGW - SHA
1 stop15h 20mAir China
Sat 11/1020:25SHA - LGW
1 stop17h 10mAir China
Deal found 20/2£512
Thu 17/712:00LGW - SHA
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Wed 6/815:50SHA - LGW
1 stop22h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2£808
Fri 23/514:00LGW - SHA
2 stops41h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/614:50SHA - LGW
2 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,187

Find flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Gatwick

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Hongqiao Intl

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Return

Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 5/3

21:00-20:20

3 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

20:50-12:40

2 stops23h 50m

£445

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 2/4

12:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/4

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£527

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 17/7

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/8

15:50-07:05

1 stop22h 15m

£808

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 23/5

14:00-14:10

2 stops41h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/6

14:50-13:00

2 stops29h 10m

£1,187

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 2/3

07:10-22:10

2 stops31h 00m

£268

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 20/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

£360

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 14/7

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

£550

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl

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

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 21 February 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).

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 £527. This flight start at 9% 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Hongqiao Intl?

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

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

    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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£369Average£433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£450Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£497Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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