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Cheap flights from Manchester to China from £285

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
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 4 July 2026.

Thu 5/1111:15
MAN
-
SZX
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 23/1113:10
SZX
-
MAN
1 stop24h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 3/7£466
Tue 27/1011:15
MAN
-
SZX
1 stop17h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 23/1116:10
SZX
-
MAN
1 stop21h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/7£472
Sun 8/1111:15
MAN
-
SZX
1 stop16h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 21/1121:10
SZX
-
MAN
1 stop16h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/7£517
Sat 7/1111:15
MAN
-
SZX
1 stop16h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 23/1121:10
SZX
-
MAN
1 stop16h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/7£527
Sun 20/911:10
MAN
-
TAO
1 stop14h 50m
Juneyao Airlines
Tue 13/1022:15
TAO
-
MAN
1 stop15h 35m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 4/7£537
Sun 20/911:10
MAN
-
TAO
1 stop22h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 11/1018:05
TAO
-
MAN
1 stop19h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 30/6£542
Mon 14/911:10
MAN
-
TAO
1 stop22h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 11/1018:05
TAO
-
MAN
1 stop19h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 2/7£543
Thu 13/812:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 14/819:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 30/6£549
Sat 7/1111:15
MAN
-
SZX
1 stop16h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 21/1121:10
SZX
-
MAN
1 stop16h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/7£552
Thu 16/717:50
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 35m
Finnair
Fri 24/720:50
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop19h 30m
Finnair
Deal found 2/7£553
Wed 2/912:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 16/1011:05
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 29/6£557
Wed 2/912:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 18/1020:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 29/6£559

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 4 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£466

One-way from

£285

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£826

Good round-trip deal

£627 or less

Good one-way deal

£384 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 5/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Manchester to China
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 45m total
  • Manchester to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to China that are best for you.

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Depart

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ManchesterShenzhen

MAN - SZX

MANSZX

Manchester

Thu 5/11

11:15-16:55

1 stop21h 40m

Shenzhen

Mon 23/11

13:10-05:50

1 stop24h 40m

£466

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 17/8

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21/8

12:10-06:45

1 stop25h 35m

£575

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Sun 20/9

11:10-16:55

1 stop22h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/10

18:05-06:50

1 stop19h 45m

£579

ManchesterChengdu

MAN - CTU

MANCTU

Manchester

Wed 23/9

18:55-12:15

2 stops34h 20m

Chengdu

Thu 22/10

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£603

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Fri 28/8

14:55-21:50

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

00:35-20:15

1 stop26h 40m

£653

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PKX

MANPKX

Manchester

Sun 6/9

20:55-09:00

2 stops29h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 20/9

19:40-21:05

2 stops32h 25m

£657

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 2/9

14:55-22:40

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/10

18:50-06:20

1 stop18h 30m

£668

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PKX

MANPKX

Manchester

Wed 2/9

08:00-15:00

2 stops24h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 8/9

01:45-22:45

2 stops28h 00m

£668

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Tue 3/11

21:30-21:45

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/11

23:35-19:40

2 stops28h 05m

£692

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 25/11

19:55-09:15

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/11

14:00-17:55

1 stop35h 55m

£694

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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.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 £271). Flying from Manchester to China in May is currently the most expensive (average of £970). 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 4 July 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 76 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to China?

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Manchester to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 4 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways 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
67 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
67 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
1,403 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,741 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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 £466, Hainan Airlines can have you in China from Manchester in 21h 40m. The distance between Manchester and China is about 5951 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?

    £213 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 £264 and £269, respectively.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £271). Flying from Manchester to China in May is currently the most expensive (average of £970). 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 4 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£280Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£373Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Gulf AirCheapest£412Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£417Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£466Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest£469Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£475Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£485Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£515Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapest£545Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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