Question 1

How long does a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport take?

Accepted Answer

Flying between London Gatwick Airport and Shanghai will take minimum 12h 15m and will require at least one stop. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in London Gatwick Airport, with an average flight time of 12h 30m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in London Gatwick Airport, with an average flight time of 12h 30m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport was £174 for a one-way ticket and £420 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.) and only 1 airport in London Gatwick Airport (London Gatwick). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Gatwick flight route. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Shanghai and London historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 112 minutes.

Question 12

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 13

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 14

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 15

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 16

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 17

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport were found on China Southern (£420) and Air China (£506).

Question 18

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport were found on China Southern (£420) and Air China (£506).

Question 19

What is the cheapest Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport costs £487 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is also the most popular route.

Question 20

What is the cheapest Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport costs £487 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is also the most popular route.

Question 21

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai usually cost between £601 and £684 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was £420 on China Southern (28 Mar-28 Apr).

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How much is a return flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

What is the cheapest Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport costs £487 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is also the most popular route.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport were found on China Southern (£420) and Air China (£506).

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

Weekly flights between Shanghai and London historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to London flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to London flights?

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport per day?

How long does a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport take?

Flying between London Gatwick Airport and Shanghai will take minimum 12h 15m and will require at least one stop.

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What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport was £174 for a one-way ticket and £420 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.) and only 1 airport in London Gatwick Airport (London Gatwick). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Gatwick flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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