Cheap flights from China to Manchester from £164

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAN
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Manchester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Manchester flight deals. Data was last updated 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£164

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£549

Good one-way deal

£344 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/12-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • China to Manchester
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • China to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£87 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 November 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to Manchester.

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Cheapest flights from China to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Sat 20/1219:45PKX - MAN
1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 17/108:25MAN - PKX
1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/11£428
Wed 24/1219:45PKX - MAN
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1215:40MAN - PKX
2 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£467
Thu 4/1215:55XIY - MAN
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - XIY
1 stop20h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11£468
Wed 3/1203:25PEK - MAN
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - PEK
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11£490
Thu 27/1113:05CSX - MAN
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1210:25MAN - CSX
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11£507
Wed 24/1206:50PEK - MAN
1 stop19h 45mEmirates
Wed 31/1220:40MAN - PEK
1 stop17h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/11£516
Thu 4/1207:10PVG - MAN
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - PVG
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11£516
Sat 20/1209:55PEK - MAN
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/106:05MAN - PEK
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£525
Wed 24/1219:45PKX - MAN
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1208:25MAN - PKX
1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/11£542
Fri 19/1200:40PEK - MAN
1 stop38h 05mEmirates
Sat 17/113:15MAN - PEK
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/11£569
Wed 24/1207:00PEK - MAN
2 stops31h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1208:25MAN - PEK
2 stops29h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/11£587
Wed 3/1200:15PVG - MAN
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1205:50MAN - PVG
1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11£591

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Fly from

China

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingManchester

PKX - MAN

PKXMAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 20/12

19:45-12:15

1 stop24h 30m

Manchester

Sat 17/1

08:25-08:45

1 stop16h 20m

£428

BeijingManchester

PKX - MAN

PKXMAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/1

19:45-06:10

1 stop18h 25m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

13:40-08:45

1 stop35h 05m

£436

BeijingManchester

PKX - MAN

PKXMAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 24/12

19:45-06:10

1 stop18h 25m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

15:40-22:05

2 stops46h 25m

£467

BeijingManchester

PEK - MAN

PEKMAN

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/2

11:50-08:20

1 stop28h 30m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

13:40-09:55

1 stop36h 15m

£519

BeijingManchester

PEK - MAN

PEKMAN

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/2

00:05-10:10

1 stop18h 05m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

13:40-09:55

1 stop36h 15m

£519

BeijingManchester

PEK - MAN

PEKMAN

Beijing Capital

Sat 20/12

09:55-22:30

1 stop20h 35m

Manchester

Sat 17/1

06:05-06:35

1 stop16h 30m

£525

BeijingManchester

PKX - MAN

PKXMAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 24/12

19:45-06:10

1 stop18h 25m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

08:25-08:45

1 stop16h 20m

£542

BeijingManchester

PKX - MAN

PKXMAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/2

19:45-06:10

1 stop18h 25m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

13:40-08:45

1 stop35h 05m

£556

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

11:45-09:15

2 stops53h 30m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

19:10-05:25

1 stop26h 15m

£557

BeijingManchester

PEK - MAN

PEKMAN

Beijing Capital

Fri 19/12

00:40-06:45

1 stop38h 05m

Manchester

Sat 17/1

13:15-22:30

1 stop25h 15m

£569

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Manchester

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Manchester?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Manchester (average of £342). Flying from China to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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 CN to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to Manchester at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from China to Manchester delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between China and Manchester have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to Manchester flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to Manchester flights?

Over the past year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 26 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific from China to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 into for flights to Manchester from China?

    Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Manchester (MAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Manchester from China.

  • How long is the flight from China to Manchester?

    Etihad Airways, KLM, and Cathay Pacific can get you from China to Manchester in just under 18h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 50m. The distance from China to Manchester is about 5608 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Manchester one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £164. Users have also found prices from £214 and £214 on Cathay Pacific and Juneyao Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Manchester?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Manchester 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 China to Manchester?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Manchester (average of £342). Flying from China to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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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FinnairCheapest£321Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£508Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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