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Cheap flights from Manchester to China from £256

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
1 May — 8 May1
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 1 April 2026.

Thu 1/1009:55
MAN
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PVG
1 stop17h 55m
Gulf Air
Wed 7/1015:55
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/3£473
Sun 1/1110:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Gulf Air
Wed 18/1116:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3£492
Thu 12/1110:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Gulf Air
Wed 25/1116:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3£493
Sun 10/509:55
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Gulf Air
Fri 22/515:55
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3£494
Thu 29/1010:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Gulf Air
Wed 18/1116:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3£501
Thu 11/609:55
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 55m
Gulf Air
Wed 24/615:55
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 28/3£502
Thu 4/609:55
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 55m
Gulf Air
Wed 17/615:55
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3£503
Thu 4/619:35
MAN
-
PVG
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/612:55
PVG
-
MAN
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£509
Sun 1/1110:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Gulf Air
Fri 13/1116:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3£512
Thu 12/1110:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Gulf Air
Fri 27/1116:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3£514
Mon 14/911:10
MAN
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TAO
1 stop27h 05m
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 11/1014:15
TAO
-
MAN
1 stop23h 35m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 31/3£517
Sun 31/509:55
MAN
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PVG
1 stop17h 00m
Gulf Air
Fri 12/615:55
PVG
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MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3£517

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£494

One-way from

£256

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£496

Good round-trip deal

£541 or less

Good one-way deal

£308 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 10/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Manchester to China
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Manchester to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£64 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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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 1 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to China that are best for you.

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Price

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ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Sun 20/9

11:10-21:15

1 stop27h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/10

14:15-06:50

1 stop23h 35m

£521

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Mon 27/4

11:10-21:15

1 stop27h 05m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 14/6

18:00-06:50

1 stop19h 50m

£538

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Mon 21/9

11:10-17:20

2 stops23h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 12/10

21:00-10:00

2 stops20h 00m

£573

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Mon 21/9

05:55-17:20

2 stops28h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 11/10

16:50-22:00

2 stops36h 10m

£582

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Fri 1/5

11:10-08:20

1 stop14h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 14/6

18:00-06:50

1 stop19h 50m

£585

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PKX

MANPKX

Manchester

Wed 13/5

09:20-09:00

1 stop16h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 27/5

19:40-06:55

1 stop18h 15m

£588

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PKX

MANPKX

Manchester

Thu 9/7

09:20-08:45

1 stop16h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 28/7

19:50-06:55

1 stop18h 05m

£591

ManchesterShenzhen

MAN - SZX

MANSZX

Manchester

Wed 13/5

05:50-16:50

2 stops28h 00m

Shenzhen

Tue 9/6

07:15-20:05

2 stops19h 50m

£597

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PKX

MANPKX

Manchester

Fri 29/5

09:20-09:00

1 stop16h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 15/6

19:50-06:55

1 stop18h 05m

£603

ManchesterQingdao

MAN - TAO

MANTAO

Manchester

Mon 21/9

11:10-16:55

1 stop22h 45m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 18/10

14:15-06:50

1 stop23h 35m

£603

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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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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 £274). 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 1 April 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 74 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 1 April 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

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
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

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
1,239 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

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
200 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

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
231 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.4

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 £588, Juneyao Airlines can have you in China from Manchester in 16h 40m. The distance between Manchester and China is about 5053 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?

    £215 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 £267 and £272, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 £274). 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 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£257Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£359Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£397Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Gulf AirCheapest£417Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£422Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£474Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£494Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£521Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£529Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£547Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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