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Cheap flights from Manchester to China from £242

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£380

One-way from

£242

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£490

Good round-trip deal

£536 or less

Good one-way deal

£285 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 17/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Manchester to China
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13/1
  • 13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Manchester to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 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 8 January 2026.

Tue 17/311:15MAN - PVG
1 stop18h 05mHainan Airlines
Sat 28/319:30PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/1£380
Tue 17/311:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 20mHainan Airlines
Sat 28/320:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/1£381
Thu 30/412:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 11/520:15SHA - MAN
1 stop17h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1£385
Tue 17/311:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 27/311:50SHA - MAN
1 stop26h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1£388
Fri 1/512:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 10/512:10SHA - MAN
1 stop25h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1£394
Mon 12/110:05MAN - PKX
1 stop26h 25mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 15/111:35PKX - MAN
1 stop27h 05mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 6/1£397
Sat 2/512:15MAN - PVG
1 stop14h 30mHainan Airlines
Tue 12/511:00PVG - MAN
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/1£401
Fri 1/512:15MAN - SHA
1 stop22h 25mHainan Airlines
Mon 11/519:00SHA - MAN
1 stop18h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1£403
Thu 30/412:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Sat 9/520:15SHA - MAN
1 stop17h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1£428
Fri 1/512:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Sat 9/512:10SHA - MAN
1 stop25h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 5/1£437
Wed 18/310:05MAN - PKX
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/320:35PKX - MAN
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£439
Fri 16/119:50MAN - PEK
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/118:55PEK - MAN
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£448

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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 1/5

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

12:10-06:45

1 stop25h 35m

£394

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 30/4

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£428

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 1/5

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

12:10-06:45

1 stop25h 35m

£437

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Mon 9/3

10:05-10:10

1 stop16h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 22/3

18:45-06:40

1 stop19h 55m

£469

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Thu 19/3

11:15-16:00

1 stop20h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/4

09:15-06:45

1 stop28h 30m

£473

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Mon 23/3

11:15-14:00

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/4

10:15-06:45

1 stop27h 30m

£515

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Mon 16/3

07:35-12:50

2 stops21h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 23/3

21:15-05:50

1 stop16h 35m

£519

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 9/2

09:10-08:40

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

11:40-08:20

1 stop28h 40m

£519

ManchesterShenzhen

MAN - SZX

MANSZX

Manchester

Sun 8/3

06:10-19:10

2 stops29h 00m

Shenzhen

Sun 29/3

19:10-06:45

1 stop18h 35m

£534

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 28/1

10:05-05:05

Nonstop11h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/2

02:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£537

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £268). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £488). 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 8 January 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 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 8 January 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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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
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Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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
1,124 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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
187 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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
223 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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 £394, 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?

    £198 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 £267, 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 Daxing Intl and Manchester - Fuzhou.

  • 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 £268). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £488). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£4Average£1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£340Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£376Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FinnairCheapest£417Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£428Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£468Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£484Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£489Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£500Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£502Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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