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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai from £272

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 27/9. 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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11:40 - 13:20LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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12:50 - 06:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£499China Southern
Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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09:50 - 22:15LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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20:05 - 06:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
18h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£499China Southern
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
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11:00 - 13:20LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 06:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£500China Southern
Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
China Southern Logo
11:00 - 12:20LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
08:50 - 19:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
17h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£501China Southern
Sat, 29 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
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22:10 - 10:20LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 06:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
20h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£501China Southern
Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
China Southern Logo
11:00 - 15:25LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:50 - 06:30SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
20h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£501China Southern
Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
China Southern Logo
17:40 - 17:25LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
08:50 - 19:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
17h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£502China Southern
Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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20:20 - 20:05LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
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21:30 - 06:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
16h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
£502Air China
Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
China Southern Logo
18:10 - 18:25LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 15:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
24h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£502China Southern
Sat, 29 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Air China Logo
11:35 - 12:45LGW  London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
20:30 - 05:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick
17h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
£506Air China
Mon, 7 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

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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
28 Sept
LGW20:20London Gatwick
14h 50m
1 stop
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Oct
SHA17:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:35London Gatwick
£506
Air China
1 Sept
LGW20:20London Gatwick
14h 50m
1 stop
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Sept
SHA08:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 10m
1 stop
LGW18:05London Gatwick
£508
Air China
14 Sept
LGW20:20London Gatwick
14h 50m
1 stop
SHA18:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Sept
SHA08:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 25m
1 stop
LGW18:20London Gatwick
£508

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
18 Sept
LGW11:00London Gatwick
18h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 Sept
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
LGW19:40London Gatwick
£499
China Southern
3 Oct
LGW11:00London Gatwick
19h 20m
1 stop
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25 Oct
SHA19:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
LGW06:30London Gatwick
£500
China Southern
29 Aug
LGW11:00London Gatwick
18h 20m
1 stop
SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
4 Sept
SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
LGW19:40London Gatwick
£501

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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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LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

11:40-13:20

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 26/9

12:50-06:30

1 stop24h 40m

£499

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

09:50-22:15

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/12

20:05-06:30

1 stop18h 25m

£499

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 3/10

11:00-13:20

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/10

19:05-06:30

1 stop19h 25m

£500

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

11:00-12:20

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/9

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

£501

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

22:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 26/9

16:50-06:30

1 stop20h 40m

£501

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

11:00-15:25

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

16:50-06:30

1 stop20h 40m

£501

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

17:40-17:25

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

08:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

£502
Fastest return journey

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

20:20-20:05

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

21:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

£502

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

18:10-18:25

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/9

21:45-15:25

1 stop24h 40m

£502

LondonShanghai

LGW London Gatwick - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LGWSHA

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

11:35-12:45

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/12

20:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

£506

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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 £483. 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 £491.

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Best price found

£272

Fastest flight time

11h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £272. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £499.
The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 11h 10m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • How far is London Gatwick to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 5726.2 mi between London Gatwick and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 11h 10m 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport with momondo
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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air ChinaPriceFrom £456Free CancellationRating
7.4
160 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £482Free CancellationRating
7.3
232 reviews
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