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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Manchester from £227

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAN
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Manchester (MAN). 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£575

One-way from

£227
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 29/11-8/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • Shanghai to Manchester
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4/10
  • 4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Manchester
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Sat 29/1116:40PVG - MAN
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/314:50MAN - PVG
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£575
Sat 29/1112:40PVG - MAN
1 stop15h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 8/306:00MAN - PVG
1 stop24h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£581
Thu 30/1020:55SHA - MAN
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£617
Sun 21/907:05PVG - MAN
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/906:05MAN - PVG
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£702
Sat 29/1119:35SHA - MAN
1 stop18h 15mHainan Airlines
Sun 8/311:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/9£717
Fri 28/1100:10PVG - MAN
2 stops22h 40mAustrian Airlines
Sun 8/315:35MAN - PVG
2 stops17h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£748
Sat 29/1108:55SHA - MAN
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/306:00MAN - SHA
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£764
Thu 30/1013:35SHA - MAN
1 stop26h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1110:25MAN - SHA
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9£1,262
Sun 21/908:10SHA - MAN
2 stops33h 10mXiamenAir
Sun 28/905:55MAN - SHA
2 stops31h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 14/9£1,412
Sun 21/919:00SHA - MAN
1 stop18h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 28/912:15MAN - SHA
1 stop23h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/9£2,146
Wed 1/1011:15SHA - MAN
1 stop26h 30mHainan Airlines
Wed 8/1012:15MAN - SHA
1 stop23h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/9£3,138
Wed 1/1021:50SHA - MAN
2 stops25h 55mChina Southern
Wed 8/1005:55MAN - SHA
2 stops25h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/9£3,598

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Manchester that are best for you.

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/11

16:40-09:10

2 stops24h 30m

Manchester

Sun 8/3

14:50-18:55

2 stops44h 05m

£575

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/11

12:40-20:00

1 stop15h 20m

Manchester

Sun 8/3

06:00-14:35

1 stop24h 35m

£581

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

22:15-10:10

1 stop19h 55m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

05:50-14:00

1 stop24h 10m

£598

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/2

11:25-22:00

1 stop18h 35m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

09:05-14:00

1 stop20h 55m

£609

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

20:55-22:30

2 stops33h 35m

Manchester

Thu 6/11

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

£617

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

11:25-08:20

1 stop28h 55m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

17:25-19:15

2 stops41h 50m

£676

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

19:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

Manchester

Sun 8/3

11:15-10:20

1 stop15h 05m

£717

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/2

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

11:15-10:20

1 stop15h 05m

£895

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

22:30-12:10

2 stops21h 40m

Manchester

Sun 8/3

06:00-10:55

2 stops20h 55m

£1,004

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

13:35-07:55

1 stop26h 20m

Manchester

Thu 6/11

10:25-15:20

1 stop20h 55m

£1,262

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 16 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to Manchester is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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 16 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines and Finnair from Shanghai to Manchester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

8.4

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 Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Manchester from Shanghai, you will be flying to Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Manchester. There is 1 flight from Shanghai to Manchester per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Manchester?

    Airlines like China Eastern and Hainan Airlines fly from Shanghai to Manchester in about 15h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 55m. There are 5704 mi between Shanghai and Manchester. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Finnair (£310), Hainan Airlines (£437), and Juneyao Airlines (£532) offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Manchester.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Shanghai to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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£310Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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