Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to China from £278

The cheapest month to fly to China from London Gatwick Airport is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around £184, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to China in December, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to China during November average around £188.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £526. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from London Gatwick Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £613.

Our data shows that the cheapest London Gatwick Airport to China flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to China in the morning for as low as £528. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around £648. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to China flight.

China Eastern, Gulf Air, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to China

China Eastern, Air China and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 11% of flights between London and China have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 98 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Air China have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of April 2026, there are 3 flights per day flying from London Gatwick Airport to China. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00, with 52% of flights taking off at midday.

As of April 2026, there are 25 flights per week flying from London Gatwick Airport to China. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 24% of flights taking off on this day.