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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai from £275

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China Southern Logo
12:00 - 11:20LGW-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 06:50SHA-LGW
21h 00m1 stop
£477China Southern
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Air China Logo
12:35 - 11:55LGW-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
15:25 - 06:35SHA-LGW
22h 10m1 stop
£481Air China
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
17:30 - 06:35SHA-LGW
20h 05m1 stop
£496Air China
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:55LGW-SHA
15h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 06:35SHA-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£497Air China
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:55LGW-SHA
15h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 06:35SHA-LGW
16h 05m1 stop
£498Air China
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Air China Logo
12:35 - 10:00LGW-SHA
14h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
17:30 - 06:35SHA-LGW
20h 05m1 stop
£547Air China
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Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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07:55 - 09:30LGW-SHA
17h 35m2 stops
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20:55 - 15:45SHA-LGW
26h 50m3 stops
£554
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
Logo
12:35 - 18:00LGW-SHA
22h 25m2 stops
Logo
14:50 - 18:30SHA-LGW
35h 40m2 stops
£557
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Tue, 14 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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07:00 - 12:15LGW-SHA
21h 15m2 stops
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20:05 - 10:15SHA-LGW
22h 10m2 stops
£559
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
China Southern Logo
11:10 - 13:20LGW-SHA
18h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:50 - 07:00SHA-LGW
18h 10m1 stop
£656China Southern
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Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

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
30 Sept
LGW12:35London Gatwick
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Oct
SHA15:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£481
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Air China
30 Sept
LGW12:35London Gatwick
14h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Oct
SHA17:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£496
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Air China
30 Sept
LGW12:35London Gatwick
15h 20m
1 stop
SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Oct
SHA20:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£497
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China Southern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
25 Sept
LGW12:00London Gatwick
16h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Sept
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
LGW06:50London Gatwick
£477
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China Southern
25 Dec
LGW11:10London Gatwick
18h 10m
1 stop
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31 Dec
SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 10m
1 stop
LGW07:00London Gatwick
£656
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China Southern
25 Sept
LGW12:00London Gatwick
18h 20m
1 stop
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Sept
SHA15:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
LGW06:50London Gatwick
£658
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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 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 25/9

12:00-11:20

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/9

16:50-06:50

1 stop21h 00m

£477

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

12:35-11:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

15:25-06:35

1 stop22h 10m

£481

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

17:30-06:35

1 stop20h 05m

£496

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

20:25-06:35

1 stop17h 10m

£497

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

12:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£498

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

12:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

17:30-06:35

1 stop20h 05m

£547

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

07:55-09:30

2 stops17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

20:55-15:45

3 stops26h 50m

£554

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 14/10

12:35-18:00

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/11

14:50-18:30

2 stops35h 40m

£557

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

07:00-12:15

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

20:05-10:15

2 stops22h 10m

£559

LondonShanghai

LGW - SHA

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Thu 25/12

11:10-13:20

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

20:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£656

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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, November 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 £472. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with average flight prices from London Gatwick Airport averaging around £473.

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 £495. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £549. 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 £499. 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 £627.

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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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. 14h 25m 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.

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  • 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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Free Cancellation
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £415Free CancellationRating
7.2
99 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £444Free CancellationRating
7.2
165 reviews
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