Cheap flights from Manchester to China from £239

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to China

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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 12 February 2026.

Thu 23/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 7/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£388
Mon 11/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 18/519:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£393
Mon 11/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 18/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£393
Thu 14/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 28/520:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/2£395
Thu 14/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 28/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/2£395
Thu 23/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 7/512:10
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop25h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£400
Sun 12/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 2/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£401
Fri 17/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 2/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£402
Mon 9/310:05
MAN
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 00m
Juneyao Airlines
Thu 30/401:55
PVG
-
MAN
Nonstop11h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 11/2£403
Mon 18/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 19/611:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 10/2£404
Sat 18/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop23h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 3/511:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop26h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£406
Sun 19/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 2/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 9/2£406

Find flight deals from Manchester to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to China flight deals. Data was last updated 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£388

One-way from

£239

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£601

Good round-trip deal

£526 or less

Good one-way deal

£275 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 23/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Manchester to China
9/3
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Manchester to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Manchester to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Manchester to China.

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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 12 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Manchester

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 14/5

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£395

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 17/4

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£407

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 12/3

11:15-19:40

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/3

10:50-05:50

1 stop27h 00m

£439

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Wed 20/5

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/5

12:10-06:45

1 stop25h 35m

£479

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Mon 27/4

11:10-14:45

1 stop20h 35m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 7/6

18:00-06:50

1 stop19h 50m

£509

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Mon 27/4

11:10-16:55

1 stop22h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 14/6

18:00-06:50

1 stop19h 50m

£509

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Fri 1/5

11:10-08:20

1 stop14h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 14/6

14:50-06:50

1 stop23h 00m

£517

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PEK

MANPEK

Manchester

Wed 4/3

16:50-04:40

2 stops27h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

18:55-15:25

2 stops28h 30m

£526

ManchesterShenzhen

MAN - SZX

MANSZX

Manchester

Wed 4/3

06:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

Shenzhen

Thu 12/3

07:30-20:05

2 stops20h 35m

£526

ManchesterShenzhen

MAN - SZX

MANSZX

Manchester

Wed 18/3

13:40-00:25

2 stops26h 45m

Shenzhen

Tue 31/3

19:25-10:00

2 stops21h 35m

£527

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to China

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Estimated return price
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £265). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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 12 February 2026.

When flying from Manchester to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 108 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 Wednesday 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 12 February 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

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

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  • 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 £395, Hainan Airlines can have you in China from Manchester in 14h 45m. The distance between Manchester and China is about 5686 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to China one-way?

    £208 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Juneyao Airlines and Gulf Air, with prices starting from £240 and £263, respectively.

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

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £265). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £482). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£345Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£384Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Gulf AirCheapest£431Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£478Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£483Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£483Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£495Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£496Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£501Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£512Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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