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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Manchester from £269

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.
SHA — MAN
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£606

One-way from

£269
27/12-3/1
  • 27/12-3/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Shanghai to Manchester
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Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m 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 14 November 2025.

Sat 27/1207:10SHA - MAN
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/109:55MAN - SHA
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£606
Thu 13/1121:05PVG - MAN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1120:45MAN - PVG
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£613
Sat 27/1220:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Sat 3/111:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/11£639
Sat 27/1207:10SHA - MAN
2 stops20h 50mXiamenAir
Sat 3/105:50MAN - SHA
2 stops30h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11£641
Thu 13/1121:30SHA - MAN
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1114:45MAN - SHA
3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£684
Thu 13/1122:30SHA - MAN
1 stop41h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1110:25MAN - SHA
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11£694
Thu 13/1119:05PVG - MAN
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1110:25MAN - PVG
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11£719
Tue 23/1223:05PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/1214:05MAN - PVG
1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11£2,299
Tue 23/1220:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Tue 30/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/11£2,321
Mon 22/1210:10PVG - MAN
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/1216:50MAN - PVG
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11£2,374
Wed 24/1220:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:20MAN - SHA
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£2,666
Tue 23/1220:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:20MAN - SHA
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£2,667

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Price

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/12

07:10-07:35

3 stops32h 25m

Manchester

Sat 3/1

09:55-18:35

2 stops24h 40m

£606

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Sat 3/1

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

£639

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/12

07:10-20:00

2 stops20h 50m

Manchester

Sat 3/1

05:50-20:40

2 stops30h 50m

£641

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

12:40-10:10

1 stop29h 30m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

05:50-14:00

1 stop24h 10m

£641

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

22:15-08:20

2 stops42h 05m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

20:45-09:25

1 stop28h 40m

£848

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/2

07:10-08:20

2 stops33h 10m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

13:40-20:40

2 stops23h 00m

£1,079

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Tue 30/12

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

£2,321

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Tue 30/12

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

£2,321

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Tue 30/12

18:20-20:55

2 stops42h 35m

£2,666

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Tue 30/12

18:20-20:55

2 stops42h 35m

£2,667

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

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When flying from Shanghai to Manchester, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 14 November 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
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Manchester. 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 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 are 0 flights from Shanghai to Manchester per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Manchester?

    Airlines like Hainan Airlines, XiamenAir, and China Eastern fly from Shanghai to Manchester in about 16h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 35m. There are 5686 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 (£320), Hainan Airlines (£478), and Juneyao Airlines (£569) offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Manchester.

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

    £269 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Finnair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from £274 and £394, respectively.

  • 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.

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