Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai

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Looking for cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.SAR 2,094 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 2,094, select.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	SAR 2,094, Shanghai
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 12 mins
Average flights per week	19
Most popular airline	China Eastern

How to find cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai

We've compared the best online travel agents and flight providers on the internet to find the cheapest plane tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai. Other savvy travellers recently found return flights from SAR 2,094 and one-way tickets from SAR 1,152. Ready to join them? Here are a few tips to help you do it the smart way.

Fly in June

The cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai is currently June.

Fly on a Monday

From our data, we can see that Monday seems to be the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai.

Flex your dates for the best rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the cheapest day of the year to fly from London Gatwick Airport to anywhere you choose in Shanghai.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai?

Yes - direct flights currently operate from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in Shanghai.

What is the average price of a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like SAR 2,094 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average Shanghai ticket price of SAR 2,987.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai is currently October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai on Friday, 3 October 2025.

If I'm flying from London Gatwick Airport, where in Shanghai is cheapest to fly into?

If you're flying from London Gatwick, the cheapest city in Shanghai to fly into is Shanghai. The cheapest airport serving Shanghai at the moment is Shanghai Pudong.

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai?

The average flight time between London Gatwick Airport and Shanghai is 11 hours and 12 minutes.