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Cheap flights from Manchester to China from £228

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
19 Mar — 26 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 17 February 2026.

Fri 6/1110:05
MAN
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 00m
Juneyao Airlines
Thu 19/1101:55
PVG
-
MAN
Nonstop12h 45m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/2£381
Mon 20/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 2/511:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop26h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£392
Mon 20/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 2/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£392
Mon 18/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 25/508:20
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop29h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£394
Mon 18/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 25/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£394
Tue 19/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 26/519:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/2£396
Tue 19/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 26/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/2£396
Mon 11/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 1/619:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£397
Wed 13/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 24/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/2£397
Mon 18/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 28/508:20
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop29h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£401
Mon 18/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 28/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£401
Tue 19/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 28/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 16/2£413

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 17 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£392

One-way from

£228

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£603

Good round-trip deal

£529 or less

Good one-way deal

£276 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 20/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • Manchester to China
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m 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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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 17 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

Fri 1/5

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£419

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Sun 22/3

19:10-10:00

2 stops30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

17:00-12:20

2 stops26h 20m

£463

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-09:45

1 stop14h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

11:00-06:45

1 stop26h 45m

£481

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£483

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Mon 16/3

20:45-05:50

2 stops25h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 19/5

21:15-06:45

1 stop16h 30m

£489

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 18/5

12:15-19:00

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

19:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£496

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

19:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£496

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Fri 1/5

11:10-09:30

1 stop15h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 17/5

18:25-06:50

1 stop19h 25m

£499

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Wed 6/5

11:10-09:30

1 stop15h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 17/5

18:25-06:50

1 stop19h 25m

£499

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Fri 1/5

11:10-09:30

1 stop15h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 19/5

18:25-06:50

1 stop19h 25m

£499

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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 £267). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £485). 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 17 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 75 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 17 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andGulf Air 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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
1,167 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
7.3
Good
225 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
193 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

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 £499, Hainan Airlines can have you in China from Manchester in 15h 20m. The distance between Manchester and China is about 5889 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?

    £209 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 £241 and £265, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 £267). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £485). 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 17 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£311Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£347Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£386Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Gulf AirCheapest£406Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£481Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£486Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£498Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£499Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£504Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£515Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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