£296 Cheap Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LGW)

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Cheap Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LGW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £296 for one-way flights and £517 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Fri, 9 May - Tue, 13 May
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£517 Return, found 1 day ago
£517
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 9 May from Shanghai to London, returning Tue, 13 May, priced at £517 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Wed, 22 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£534 Return, found 1 day ago
£534
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 22 Oct from Shanghai to London, returning Tue, 28 Oct, priced at £534 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Wed, 4 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£534 Return, found 10 hours ago
£534
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 4 Jun from Shanghai to London, returning Mon, 30 Jun, priced at £534 found 10 hours ago
Emirates
Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£537 Return, found 5 hours ago
£537
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 9 Jun from Shanghai to London, returning Mon, 23 Jun, priced at £537 found 5 hours ago
Emirates
Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£538 Return, found 3 days ago
£538
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 9 Jun from Shanghai to London, returning Mon, 16 Jun, priced at £538 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Thu, 3 Jul - Sun, 24 Aug
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£541 Return, found 6 days ago
£541
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, 3 Jul from Shanghai to London, returning Sun, 24 Aug, priced at £541 found 6 days ago
Emirates
Wed, 4 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£566 Return, found 10 hours ago
£566
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 4 Jun from Shanghai to London, returning Mon, 30 Jun, priced at £566 found 10 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 8 May - Wed, 21 May
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£581 Return, found 12 hours ago
£581
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 8 May from Shanghai to London, returning Wed, 21 May, priced at £581 found 12 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 28 May - Tue, 10 Jun
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£585 Return, found 3 days ago
£585
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 28 May from Shanghai to London, returning Tue, 10 Jun, priced at £585 found 3 days ago
Air China
Thu, 8 May - Wed, 21 May
PVG
Shanghai
LGW
London
£590 Return, found 12 hours ago
£590
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Thu, 8 May from Shanghai to London, returning Wed, 21 May, priced at £590 found 12 hours ago
Flight from Shanghai to London route information
Origin airport
Pudong Intl.
Destination airport
Gatwick
Airlines serving
Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£516
Distance
9195 km

Compare flights from Shanghai to London easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Shanghai to London. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Gatwick in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Pudong Intl. to Gatwick.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Pudong Intl. (PVG) to Gatwick (LGW) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Shanghai to London today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Pudong Intl. to Gatwick start at just £517 and range up to £590.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Shanghai and London
  • booking your flight during May, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Shanghai to London flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Pudong Intl. to Gatwick for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from PVG to LGW?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between PVG and London Gatwick is £517. But you better act fast. This price is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from PVG to London Gatwick?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has a different set of terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from PVG to Gatwick Airport (LGW) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
You’ll have 9,300 kilometres to cover on the long-haul China to Gatwick route. Dress in layers of comfortable clothes and consider taking a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Gatwick?
There are no direct flights, so you’ll need to make at least one stop between PVG and Gatwick Airport (LGW). Use the layover time to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.
Are Shanghai Pudong International Airport to LGW flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices are constantly going up and down, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute flight deals between PVG and LGW are possible, it also makes sense to monitor prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines publicize their prices up to a year prior to the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the best airfare bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to pounce when the price is low.

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