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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.₹ 32,331 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 5 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,331, select.
Shanghai.₹ 32,877 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,877, select.
Shanghai.₹ 34,444 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 34,444, select.
Shanghai.₹ 35,384 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 3 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 35,384, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from ₹ 32,877
May
from ₹ 34,444
Jun
from ₹ 32,331
Jul
from ₹ 49,436
Aug
from ₹ 48,098
Sep
from ₹ 35,802
Oct
from ₹ 35,938
Nov
from ₹ 35,949
Dec
from ₹ 36,011
Jan
from ₹ 35,949
Feb
from ₹ 35,938
Mar
from ₹ 35,917

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Shanghai

Alternative London Gatwick to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Gatwick to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 32,331
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time11 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Shanghai is ₹ 46,327. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Shanghai.
China Eastern and Air China fly direct from London Gatwick to Shanghai.
As of April 2024, there are 18 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Shanghai is usually June.
If you're flying from London Gatwick Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 46,327.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai on Thursday, 6 June 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai (SHA) from London (LGW) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from London Gatwick to Shanghai? Return tickets start from ₹ 46,327 and one-way flights to Shanghai from London Gatwick start from ₹ 32,331


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from London Gatwick to Shanghai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Shanghai from London from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Shanghai start from ₹ 32,331 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best LGW-SHA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Shanghai from London Gatwick.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap London Gatwick-Shanghai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between London Gatwick and Shanghai? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: China Eastern
    Air China
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  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Shanghai is June.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for London Gatwick to Shanghai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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