Cheap flights from London Gatwick to Shanghai (LGW–PVG)
United Kingdom
China
Air China and China Eastern Airlines fly London Gatwick to Shanghai (LGW–PVG) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 9,250 km (5,750 mi).
Compare all 2 London–Shanghai airport pairs
- From
- LGW
- London Gatwick
- To
- PVG
- Shanghai
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- CA · MU
- Cheapest fare found
- £261 one-way
- Distance
- 9,250 km (5,750 mi)
- Time difference
- Shanghai 7 hours ahead
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London Gatwick to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: £261 for December 2026 on China Eastern Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from £261.
- Oct ’26£286nonstop £315
- Nov ’26£289
- Dec ’26£261
- Jan ’27£338
- May ’27£372
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly LGW–PVG
For London Gatwick (LGW) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (£261). Days in Shanghai average 18–28 °C in April, May and October. Set your watch 7 hours forward on landing at PVG.
London Gatwick to Shanghai: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from London Gatwick (LGW) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
From £261 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on China Eastern Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from £261 (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly LGW–PVG direct?
Air China and China Eastern Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly LGW–PVG?
December 2026, at £261; the dearest month found was £372.
What is the time difference between London Gatwick and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London Gatwick: a LGW departure at noon is 19:00 local time in PVG.
Shanghai to London Gatwick: the return flight (PVG–LGW)
All 2 airlines also fly PVG–LGW nonstop.
Airlines flying LGW–PVG nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 Air China CA | full-service | Star Alliance |
| China Eastern Airlines MU | full-service | SkyTeam |
One-stop alternatives to flying LGW–PVG nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Beijing (PEK) with Air China: 9,260 km (5,760 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO) with China Southern Airlines: 9,360 km (5,810 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Paris (CDG) with
Air France: 9,570 km (5,950 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop. - Via Zurich (ZRH) with
SWISS: 9,790 km (6,080 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop. - Via Chengdu (TFU) with Air China: 10,020 km (6,220 mi) flown, 8% further than nonstop.
LGW–PVG route map
More from London Gatwick and Shanghai
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from LGW, nearest to PVG first (straight-line distance):
- Qingdao (TAO) airport guide · 602 km (374 mi) from PVG
- Zhengzhou (CGO) airport guide · 833 km (517 mi) from PVG
- Beijing (PEK) airport guide · 1,100 km (683 mi) from PVG
- Guangzhou (CAN) airport guide · 1,200 km (748 mi) from PVG
- Chengdu (TFU) airport guide · 1,660 km (1,030 mi) from PVG
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Departure
London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick (LGW), London. In our data, 59 airlines fly nonstop from LGW to 214 destinations.
View LGW airport guide →Arrival
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
3 ways into Shanghai, fastest from 8 min:
- Shanghai Maglev 8 min · CN¥50
- Metro Line 2 1h 10m–1h 20m
- Taxi (meter) 45 min–1h 10m
Weather in Shanghai vs London Gatwick
Shanghai is warmer than London Gatwick in 11 months and cooler in 0; the biggest gap is in July (33°C against 24°C). In October it averages 24°C in Shanghai and 16°C in London Gatwick.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 11° |
| London Gatwick | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 16° | 12° | 9° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Shanghai and Climate of London (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, London to Shanghai
London and Shanghai are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Shanghai
Places you can't fly to nonstop from LGW, but can from PVG — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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