How long is the flight from Shanghai to Manchester?

Airlines like Hainan Airlines, Gulf Air, and Juneyao Airlines fly from Shanghai to Manchester in about 12h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. There are 5704 mi between Shanghai and Manchester. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

£207 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 Finnair and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from £215 and £258, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 2 different airlines.

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.

£191+ Cheap Flights from Shanghai, China to Manchester

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Direct

Last-minute

One-way

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 3 November 2026.

Thu 24/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Thu 31/1219:40 -

1 stop25h 25m

Deal found 31/10£457

Fri 25/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Thu 7/119:40 -

1 stop25h 25m

Deal found 31/10£466

Sat 19/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Thu 31/1219:40 -

1 stop25h 25m

Deal found 31/10£471

Thu 24/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Fri 1/107:55 -

1 stop37h 10m

Deal found 31/10£472

Thu 24/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Mon 4/120:05 -

1 stop25h 00m

Deal found 31/10£475

Fri 25/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Wed 6/120:05 -

1 stop25h 00m

Deal found 31/10£479

Wed 16/1207:20 -

1 stop30h 30m

Tue 5/119:00 -

2 stops31h 00m

Deal found 2/11£480

Thu 24/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Wed 30/1220:05 -

1 stop25h 00m

Deal found 31/10£482

Sat 19/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Fri 1/118:45 -

1 stop26h 20m

Deal found 31/10£486

Sat 19/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Mon 4/120:05 -

1 stop25h 00m

Deal found 31/10£488

Wed 9/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Tue 22/1219:40 -

1 stop25h 25m

Deal found 31/10£490

Sun 13/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Thu 24/1211:35 -

1 stop33h 30m

Deal found 31/10£495

Best flights from Shanghai to Manchester
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Tue 1/1214:45 -

2 stops26h 25m

Tue 8/1218:00 -

2 stops21h 55m

Deal found 3/11£559

Wed 16/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Tue 5/111:15 -

1 stop14h 20m

Deal found 2/11£582

Wed 2/1216:30 -

1 stop22h 05m

Sun 6/1210:10 -

1 stop17h 45m

Deal found 29/10£624

Tue 1/1202:15 -

Nonstop12h 25m

Sun 6/1210:05 -

Nonstop11h 00m

Deal found 29/10£639

Thu 19/1118:15 -

1 stop20h 00m

Sun 22/1119:35 -

1 stop29h 40m

Deal found 29/10£662

Fri 18/1206:15 -

1 stop32h 20m

Fri 25/1220:40 -

1 stop16h 25m

Deal found 3/11£670

Thu 17/1220:55 -

1 stop16h 55m

Tue 29/1222:30 -

2 stops26h 45m

Deal found 2/11£635

Fri 18/1210:50 -

1 stop27h 00m

Fri 25/1211:15 -

1 stop15h 20m

Deal found 3/11£718

Mon 14/1220:55 -

1 stop16h 55m

Mon 21/1219:45 -

2 stops31h 30m

Deal found 30/10£669

Tue 1/1217:35 -

2 stops27h 20m

Tue 8/1214:15 -

3 stops22h 00m

Deal found 3/11£674

Thu 17/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Tue 29/1211:15 -

1 stop14h 20m

Deal found 2/11£760

Wed 16/1219:30 -

1 stop18h 20m

Wed 30/1211:15 -

1 stop14h 20m

Deal found 2/11£764

Sat 28/1112:50 -

2 stops25h 00m

Sat 5/1211:45 -

2 stops26h 05m

Deal found 31/10£714

Tue 15/1216:35 -

2 stops21h 15m

Thu 24/1210:55 -

3 stops20h 10m

Deal found 31/10£892

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester

Round-trip from	£457
One-way from	£191

24/12-31/12
2 total stops
43h 45m total
Shanghai to Manchester

Search Deals

Hainan Airlines
13/12-31/12
1 total stop
16h 55m total
Shanghai to Manchester

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiManchester

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAN Manchester

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/12

07:20-05:50

1 stop30h 30m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£193

ShanghaiManchester

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAN Manchester

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£194

ShanghaiManchester

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAN Manchester

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/12

19:30-05:50

1 stop18h 20m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£204

ShanghaiManchester

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAN Manchester

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£207

ShanghaiManchester

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAN Manchester

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/12

19:30-05:50

1 stop18h 20m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£210

ShanghaiManchester

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAN Manchester

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/12

20:35-14:45

3 stops26h 10m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£246

ShanghaiManchester

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAN Manchester

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/12

21:00-14:15

2 stops25h 15m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£273

ShanghaiManchester

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAN Manchester

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/3

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£274

Fastest return journey

ShanghaiManchester

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAN Manchester

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/12

02:15-06:40

Nonstop12h 25m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

ShanghaiManchester

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAN Manchester

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/12

21:00-19:40

2 stops30h 40m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 2/11

Showing 1-10 of 28 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.

CN2-MAN

PVG-MAN

SHA-MAN

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

CN2-MAN

PVG-MAN

SHA-MAN

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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,684 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,684 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,684 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

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 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Manchester?
Airlines like Hainan Airlines, Gulf Air, and Juneyao Airlines fly from Shanghai to Manchester in about 12h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. There are 5704 mi between Shanghai and Manchester. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Manchester one-way?
£207 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 Finnair and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from £215 and £258, 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.

See more FAQs

Llandudno

Windermere

Bradford

Stoke-on-Trent

Harrogate

Southport

Salford

Warrington

Derby

Telford

Lincoln

Shrewsbury

Otley

Preston

Burnley

Bolton

Wilmslow

Huddersfield

Wakefield

Stafford

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to England

Flights by cabin class

Manchester flight routes

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for Shanghai to Manchester

Hongqiao Intl to Heathrow flights

Pu Dong to Heathrow flights

Hongqiao Intl to Gatwick flights

Pu Dong to Gatwick flights

Pu Dong to Stansted flights

Pu Dong to Manchester flights

Hongqiao Intl to Manchester flights

Hongqiao Intl to Edinburgh flights

Hongqiao Intl to Newcastle upon Tyne flights

Hongqiao Intl to Birmingham flights

Pu Dong to Newcastle upon Tyne flights

Pu Dong to Birmingham flights

Pu Dong to Edinburgh flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Manchester

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest£331	Average£1,348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£611	Average£756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to Manchester?

When you search for this flight from Shanghai to Manchester, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Manchester?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Manchester from Shanghai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to Manchester with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Shanghai to Manchester with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to Manchester become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Manchester from Shanghai today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Manchester from £191

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to ManchesterExplore 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 3 November 2026.

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 3 November 2026.

Best flights from Shanghai to ManchesterDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Direct flights from Shanghai to ManchesterExplore direct flight options from Shanghai to Manchester based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Explore direct flight options from Shanghai to Manchester based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Last-minute flights from Shanghai to ManchesterDiscover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester. Data last updated 3 November 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester. Data last updated 3 November 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Shanghai to ManchesterSearch for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Manchester. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Manchester. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester

Round-trip from

One-way from

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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 3 November 2026.

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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates 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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Shanghai?

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Manchester?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Manchester?

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

Travelling to a place near Manchester?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Shanghai to Manchester

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Manchester by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to England

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in England.

Search flights from Shanghai to Manchester by cabin class

Find flights from Shanghai to Manchester, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Other flights to Manchester

Explore flights to Manchester departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 November 2026.

Shanghai and Manchester flights

Browse other Shanghai and Manchester flight options. Last updated on 3 November 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Manchester

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Shanghai to Manchester?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Shanghai to Manchester?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Shanghai to Manchester with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Shanghai to Manchester become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 3 November 2026.

Best flights from Shanghai to Manchester
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Manchester
Explore direct flight options from Shanghai to Manchester based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

Last-minute flights from Shanghai to Manchester
Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Manchester. Data last updated 3 November 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Shanghai to Manchester
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Manchester. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 November 2026.