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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Manchester from £215

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
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£559

One-way from

£215
15/1-15/2
  • 15/1-15/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Manchester
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m 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 25 November 2025.

Thu 4/1207:10PVG - MAN
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - PVG
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11£518
Wed 3/1200:15PVG - MAN
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1205:50MAN - PVG
1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11£593
Fri 5/1212:25PVG - MAN
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1211:05MAN - PVG
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/11£602
Thu 4/1211:25PVG - MAN
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Mon 8/1213:40MAN - PVG
2 stops21h 35mKLM
Deal found 23/11£619
Fri 5/1221:00PVG - MAN
1 stop20h 10mFinnair
Mon 8/1214:50MAN - PVG
2 stops20h 05mFinnair
Deal found 23/11£682
Thu 25/1206:15PVG - MAN
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Sat 3/120:40MAN - PVG
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
Deal found 22/11£747
Fri 5/1213:35SHA - MAN
1 stop26h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1210:25MAN - SHA
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11£794
Thu 4/1202:10PVG - MAN
Nonstop12h 30mJuneyao Airlines
Mon 8/1210:05MAN - PVG
Nonstop11h 00mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 24/11£815

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Shanghai

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

£559

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

12:25-21:30

1 stop17h 05m

Manchester

Mon 8/12

11:05-19:15

1 stop24h 10m

£602

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

12:40-08:20

1 stop27h 40m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

11:00-14:00

1 stop19h 00m

£611

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

07:55-10:25

3 stops34h 30m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

15:05-20:20

2 stops21h 15m

£681

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

21:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

Manchester

Mon 8/12

14:50-18:55

2 stops20h 05m

£682

ShanghaiManchester

PVG - MAN

PVGMAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/12

06:15-18:35

1 stop20h 20m

Manchester

Sat 3/1

20:40-15:05

1 stop34h 25m

£747

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/12

13:35-07:55

1 stop26h 20m

Manchester

Mon 8/12

10:25-12:20

1 stop17h 55m

£794

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

13:35-07:55

1 stop26h 20m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

10:25-20:55

1 stop26h 30m

£1,112

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

19:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

11:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

£2,211

ShanghaiManchester

SHA - MAN

SHAMAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

17:25-22:15

2 stops20h 50m

£2,565

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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 25 November 2025.

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 25 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
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

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
55 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

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
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.3

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 China Eastern and Cathay Pacific fly from Shanghai to Manchester in about 17h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 15m. 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 (£322), Hainan Airlines (£480), and Juneyao Airlines (£572) 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.

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FinnairCheapest£322Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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