Cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £252

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Tue 30/1206:25MAN - SHA
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/121:30SHA - MAN
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£574
Thu 25/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop22h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 28/1220:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12£600
Tue 30/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop22h 45mHainan Airlines
Wed 14/110:50SHA - MAN
1 stop27h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12£618
Thu 11/1216:00MAN - SHA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1208:50SHA - MAN
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£680
Thu 25/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1207:05SHA - MAN
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£721
Sun 28/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 30/1210:50SHA - MAN
1 stop27h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12£735
Sun 28/1206:10MAN - SHA
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1219:05SHA - MAN
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£768

Find flight deals from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£477

One-way from

£252

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£755
24/1-31/1
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Manchester to Shanghai
3/1
  • 3/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Manchester to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Manchester

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 15/1

08:30-22:15

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/1

07:05-14:25

3 stops39h 20m

£488

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sun 1/3

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£523

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sat 24/1

11:15-16:55

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

22:30-10:30

2 stops20h 00m

£572

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 8/1

19:00-12:15

3 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

11:30-10:25

3 stops30h 55m

£573

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 25/12

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£600

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Wed 11/2

14:20-18:35

2 stops20h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

08:50-21:50

2 stops21h 00m

£669

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 26/2

19:00-09:35

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£675

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 26/2

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

09:20-21:50

2 stops20h 30m

£680

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 26/2

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

08:50-22:20

2 stops21h 30m

£681

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 26/2

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

20:55-10:55

2 stops22h 00m

£686

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £317). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, such as Hainan Airlines, Finnair, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Manchester is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Manchester. Booking flights from Manchester (MAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Hainan Airlines can get you from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in just under 14h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Manchester and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5686 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Hainan Airlines (£349), Finnair (£420), and Gulf Air (£439) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. You may be able to fly from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Hainan Airlines (£219), Gulf Air (£268), and Juneyao Airlines (£316).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £317). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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 Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Hongqiao Intl. 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£349Average£477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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FinnairCheapest£420Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£439Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£484Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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LufthansaCheapest£497Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£506Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£507Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£512Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£512Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£545Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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