Cheap flights from Shanghai to London-Gatwick
Cheap return flights from Shanghai to London-Gatwick
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
London-Gatwick flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- China Eastern Airlines
- British Airways
- Air China
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London-Gatwick.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Lufthansa
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
These airlines fly from Shanghai to London-Gatwick, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
11 hours
This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to London-Gatwick.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Shanghai/London-Gatwick route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to London-Gatwick and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Shanghai to London-Gatwick
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Shanghai to London-Gatwick. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. China Eastern Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for their deals! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for £76 from Shanghai to London-Gatwick on 12/07/2026 at 22:55.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 15 airlines that operate the 9,600 km flight from Shanghai to London-Gatwick.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Traveling during off-peak seasons can also save you money. A popular and affordable airline for this route is China Eastern Airlines, with an average flight duration of 11 hours. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money!
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