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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai from £276

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai departing on 31/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Air China Logo
11:35 - 12:45
LGW
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SHA
17h 10m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:30 - 05:35
SHA
-
LGW
17h 05m1 stop
£482Air China
qua, 21 jan - ter, 27 jan
Air China Logo
11:35 - 09:55
LGW
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SHA
14h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
15h 05m1 stop
£493Air China
qua, 28 jan - ter, 31 mar
Air China Logo
11:35 - 11:55
LGW
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SHA
16h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
18:30 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
19h 05m1 stop
£494Air China
qua, 28 jan - seg, 30 mar
Air China Logo
11:35 - 09:55
LGW
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SHA
14h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 05:35
SHA
-
LGW
16h 05m1 stop
£496Air China
dom, 11 jan - ter, 27 jan
Air China Logo
12:35 - 11:55
LGW
-
SHA
16h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£517Air China
sex, 17 abr - sáb, 16 mai
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00
LGW
-
SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£524Air China
seg, 27 abr - seg, 11 mai
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 15:25
LGW
-
SHA
19h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 08:00
SHA
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LGW
32h 50m3 stops
£539Multiple Airlines
dom, 18 jan - sáb, 24 jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 15:25
LGW
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SHA
19h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 08:00
SHA
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LGW
32h 50m3 stops
£540Multiple Airlines
dom, 18 jan - sáb, 24 jan
Air China Logo
12:35 - 11:55
LGW
-
SHA
16h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35
SHA
-
LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£541Air China
sáb, 18 abr - sáb, 16 mai
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00
LGW
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SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
19:25 - 06:35
SHA
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LGW
18h 10m1 stop
£544Air China
qua, 29 abr - seg, 18 mai

Air China flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
21 Jan
LGW11:35London Gatwick
17h 10m
1 stop
SHA12:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27 Jan
SHA20:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
LGW05:35London Gatwick
£482
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Air China
28 Jan
LGW11:35London Gatwick
14h 20m
1 stop
SHA09:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31 Mar
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£493
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Air China
28 Jan
LGW11:35London Gatwick
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Mar
SHA18:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£494
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China Southern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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China Southern
6 Apr
LGW12:00London Gatwick
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16 Apr
SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LGW07:05London Gatwick
£578
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China Southern
22 Dec
LGW10:05London Gatwick
18h 10m
1 stop
SHA12:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Dec
SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
LGW06:25London Gatwick
£802
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China Southern
19 Dec
LGW10:00London Gatwick
16h 10m
1 stop
SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Dec
SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
LGW06:25London Gatwick
£993
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 12 dezembro 2025.
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LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

qua 21/1

11:35-12:45

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 27/1

20:30-05:35

1 stop17h 05m

£482

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

qua 28/1

11:35-09:55

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 31/3

22:30-06:35

1 stop15h 05m

£493

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

qua 28/1

11:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 30/3

18:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£494

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

dom 11/1

11:35-09:55

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ter 27/1

21:30-05:35

1 stop16h 05m

£496

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

sex 17/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb 16/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£517

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

seg 27/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 11/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£524

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

dom 18/1

11:35-15:25

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb 24/1

07:10-08:00

3 stops32h 50m

£539

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

dom 18/1

11:35-15:25

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb 24/1

07:10-08:00

3 stops32h 50m

£540

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

sáb 18/4

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb 16/5

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£541

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

qua 29/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

seg 18/5

19:25-06:35

1 stop18h 10m

£544

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £497. The month of November is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London Gatwick Airport averaging around £501.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as £501. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £555. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as £505. Flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £634.

When to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cheap London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (LGW to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

11h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 11h 15m
There are no direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • How far is London Gatwick to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 5726.2 mi between London Gatwick and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 11h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £428Free CancellationRating
7.2
127 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £450Free CancellationRating
7.2
178 reviews
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