Cheap flights from Manchester to China from £244

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 December 2025.

Mon 8/1210:05MAN - CAN
1 stop16h 05mJuneyao Airlines
Tue 30/1218:45CAN - MAN
1 stop19h 55mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 2/12£482
Wed 10/1214:05MAN - CAN
1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 26/1200:55CAN - MAN
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12£492
Sat 6/1213:40MAN - PVG
1 stop35h 45mKLM
Sun 14/1211:25PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Deal found 2/12£507
Sat 13/1210:05MAN - CAN
1 stop16h 05mJuneyao Airlines
Sun 28/1218:45CAN - MAN
1 stop19h 55mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 3/12£508
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - CAN
1 stop14h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1222:15CAN - MAN
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£517
Wed 3/1206:00MAN - PVG
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1211:25PVG - MAN
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£525
Sat 6/1217:40MAN - PVG
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1211:10PVG - MAN
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£528
Sun 7/1210:25MAN - CAN
1 stop14h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1222:15CAN - MAN
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£528
Sat 6/1218:20MAN - PVG
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:30PVG - MAN
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£528
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - CAN
1 stop14h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 28/1222:15CAN - MAN
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12£537
Tue 9/1208:05MAN - PKX
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1221:30PKX - MAN
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£540
Thu 25/1210:15MAN - PVG
1 stop17h 40mGulf Air
Wed 11/316:30PVG - MAN
1 stop22h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 2/12£541

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£389

One-way from

£244

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£609

Good round-trip deal

£503 or less

Good one-way deal

£266 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 12/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Manchester to China
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • Manchester to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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 5 December 2025.
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

Mon 16/3

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£393

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 16/3

11:15-18:15

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

06:40-05:50

1 stop31h 10m

£393

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 12/3

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£411

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PKX

MANPKX

Manchester

Sun 18/1

10:05-20:30

1 stop26h 25m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 25/1

21:35-06:40

1 stop17h 05m

£422

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sat 31/1

11:15-19:40

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/2

11:50-05:50

1 stop26h 00m

£433

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 16/1

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/1

11:50-05:50

1 stop26h 00m

£447

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sat 17/1

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

10:50-05:50

1 stop27h 00m

£453

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

£474

ManchesterGuangzhou

MAN - CAN

MANCAN

Manchester

Thu 29/1

11:15-22:55

1 stop27h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/2

15:15-05:50

1 stop22h 35m

£477

ManchesterBeijing

MAN - PEK

MANPEK

Manchester

Sun 11/1

10:05-21:25

1 stop27h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 14/1

09:30-06:40

1 stop29h 10m

£489

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £316). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £495). 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 5 December 2025.

When flying from Manchester to China, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to China. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to China flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 December 2025.
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.

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Food

8.4

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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

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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 £510, Hainan Airlines can have you in China from Manchester in 18h 25m. The distance between Manchester and China is about 5704 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?

    £204 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 £242 and £269, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to China (average of £316). Flying from Manchester to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £495). 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
EmiratesCheapest£4Average£1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£329Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£380Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FinnairCheapest£421Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£433Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£474Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£490Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapest£491Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest£494Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£506Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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