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Cheap flights from Manchester to China from £247

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to China flight deals. Data was last updated 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£396

One-way from

£247

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£614

Good round-trip deal

£508 or less

Good one-way deal

£269 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • Manchester to China
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Manchester to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Manchester to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 December 2025.

Mon 8/1210:05MAN - CAN
1 stop16h 05mJuneyao Airlines
Tue 30/1218:45CAN - MAN
1 stop19h 55mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 2/12£486
Sun 7/1220:45MAN - PVG
1 stop28h 40mKLM
Sun 14/1211:25PVG - MAN
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Deal found 1/12£511
Sat 6/1211:05MAN - PVG
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1211:25PVG - MAN
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£512
Mon 8/1210:05MAN - PKX
1 stop16h 25mJuneyao Airlines
Sun 21/1207:25PKX - MAN
1 stop31h 15mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 30/11£514
Sun 7/1219:25MAN - PVG
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:55PVG - MAN
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£519
Sun 7/1219:25MAN - PVG
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1207:10PVG - MAN
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£521
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - CAN
1 stop14h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1222:15CAN - MAN
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£522
Tue 2/1211:05MAN - CKG
2 stops41h 35mAir France
Thu 11/1207:25CKG - MAN
2 stops40h 40mAir France
Deal found 1/12£522
Tue 2/1217:05MAN - CKG
2 stops35h 35mAir France
Wed 10/1213:15CKG - MAN
2 stops28h 55mAir France
Deal found 1/12£523
Wed 3/1206:25MAN - CKG
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1220:35CKG - MAN
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£525
Mon 8/1206:00MAN - PVG
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1211:25PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£529
Sun 7/1210:25MAN - CAN
1 stop14h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1222:15CAN - MAN
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£533

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to China 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to China that are best for you.

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Manchester

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 16/1

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/1

11:50-05:50

1 stop26h 00m

£451

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Fri 9/1

10:05-10:10

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 27/1

18:45-06:40

1 stop19h 55m

£453

ManchesterHangzhou

MAN - HGH

MANHGH

Manchester

Fri 23/1

11:15-19:55

1 stop24h 40m

Hangzhou

Tue 27/1

21:10-05:50

1 stop16h 40m

£466

ManchesterFuzhou

MAN - FOC

MANFOC

Manchester

Fri 16/1

18:20-23:35

3 stops45h 15m

Fuzhou

Fri 23/1

13:25-23:55

3 stops42h 30m

£478

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Thu 22/1

11:15-12:55

1 stop17h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 25/1

20:15-05:50

1 stop17h 35m

£481

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Thu 15/1

11:15-12:00

1 stop16h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 22/1

13:15-05:50

1 stop24h 35m

£481

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Thu 29/1

11:15-22:55

1 stop27h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/2

15:15-05:50

1 stop22h 35m

£481

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PEK

MANPEK

Manchester

Mon 9/2

10:05-21:00

1 stop26h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/2

16:30-06:40

1 stop22h 10m

£500

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PKX

MANPKX

Manchester

Wed 14/1

10:05-20:30

1 stop26h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/1

11:00-14:25

3 stops35h 25m

£503

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Fri 6/3

11:00-09:25

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

11:25-12:45

1 stop33h 20m

£511

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to China?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £319). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £500). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 December 2025.

When flying from Manchester to China, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to China. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to China flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Manchester to China delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Manchester and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Manchester to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manchester to China flights?

Over the past year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 2 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Eastern from Manchester to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
222 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to China?

    Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to China. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to China?

    For as low as £511, Hainan Airlines can have you in China from Manchester in 14h 25m. The distance between Manchester and China is about 5704 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Manchester to China?

    The most popular flight routes from Manchester to China are Manchester - Beijing Daxing Intl, Manchester - Beijing Capital and Manchester - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to China?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £319). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £500). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£4Average£1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£332Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£383Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FinnairCheapest£425Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£436Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£478Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£494Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapest£495Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£498Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£510Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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