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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai from £269

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SHA
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Shanghai are usually found in April or November, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Shanghai 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 953,013 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 3/12

11:40-06:45

Nonstop11h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/12

19:15-05:35

1 stop18h 20m

£448

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 4/3

20:20-21:00

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/3

22:05-17:20

1 stop27h 15m

£452

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Thu 5/12

20:30-10:30

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/12

11:35-12:00

2 stops32h 25m

£453

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 10/1

11:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 18/1

14:45-05:35

1 stop22h 50m

£465

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 2/12

06:25-17:55

2 stops27h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/12

20:25-12:40

2 stops24h 15m

£486

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 21/1

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/2

01:50-06:30

Nonstop12h 40m

£489

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 12/2

18:45-08:25

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/2

11:40-17:50

1 stop38h 10m

£546

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Wed 15/1

16:55-17:10

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/1

23:00-09:20

1 stop18h 20m

£592

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 19/12

11:10-21:15

1 stop26h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/12

19:05-07:00

1 stop19h 55m

£880

LondonShanghai

LGW - PVG

LGWPVG

London Gatwick

Tue 26/11

10:30-06:05

Nonstop11h 35m

£269

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Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£448

One-way from

£269

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April
Air China
  • Air China
  • 27/11-5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • London to Shanghai
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • London to Shanghai
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Wed 27/1111:40LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 05mAir China
Thu 5/1216:30PVG - LGW
1 stop21h 05mAir China
Deal found 20/11£448
Thu 5/1220:30LGW - PVG
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/1211:35PVG - LGW
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£453
Mon 2/1206:25LGW - SHA
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1220:25SHA - LGW
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£486
Tue 3/1220:20LGW - PVG
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Thu 26/1220:25PVG - LGW
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£514
Tue 26/1110:30LGW - PVG
Nonstop11h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 5/1201:50PVG - LGW
Nonstop12h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/11£524
Wed 4/1206:00LGW - PVG
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/1223:00PVG - LGW
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11£609
Mon 25/1109:50LGW - PVG
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 8/1223:45PVG - LGW
1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11£671
Wed 11/1211:35LGW - SHA
1 stop14h 20mAir China
Sat 25/122:30SHA - LGW
1 stop15h 05mAir China
Deal found 19/11£827
Thu 19/1211:10LGW - SHA
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Thu 26/1219:05SHA - LGW
1 stop19h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£880

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Gatwick with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £541). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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 PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick to Shanghai. 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 20 November 2024.

The most flights from LGW to CN2 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 Shanghai by month

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

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

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, Air China and China Southern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.7
Good
122 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.5
Good
3,832 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7.4
Good
3,914 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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

    Air China, at £448, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and China Eastern. Air China is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £269. Air China flights start at £272 while deals on China Southern start at £291 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £249. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for £453 on average our data indicates £1,151 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Shanghai 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai (average of £541). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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 Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£359Average£409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£419Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£492Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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