Cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai, China from £262
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Shanghai are usually found in January or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 29/10£484
Best flights from Manchester to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 29/10£484
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Deal found 29/10£573
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Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from Manchester to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Manchester to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Shanghai. Data last updated 30 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 29/10£459
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Deal found 29/10£484
One-way flights from Manchester to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from Manchester to Shanghai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 30 October 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Shanghai that are best for you.
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Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
MANSHA
Manchester
Tue 1/12
08:50-17:00
2 stops48h 10m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£287
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
MANPVG
Manchester
Mon 18/1
20:05-13:20
2 stops33h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£290
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
MANSHA
Manchester
Mon 30/11
06:05-10:35
3 stops44h 30m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£295
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
MANPVG
Manchester
Mon 11/1
11:15-13:20
1 stop18h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£304
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
MANPVG
Manchester
Mon 7/12
20:15-05:25
1 stop25h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£310
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
MANPVG
Manchester
Wed 9/12
06:00-04:30
1 stop14h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£319
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
MANSHA
Manchester
Thu 8/4
12:15-10:55
1 stop15h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£319
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
MANPVG
Manchester
Thu 8/4
12:15-09:50
1 stop14h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£319
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
MANPVG
Manchester
Mon 11/1
19:15-23:20
3 stops44h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£326
ManchesterShanghai
MAN Manchester - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
MANPVG
Manchester
Sun 20/12
07:05-10:00
3 stops42h 55m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-17:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£343
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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai (average of £546). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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 MAN to SHA?
Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manchester to Shanghai as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to Shanghai?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Manchester to Shanghai flights typically cost between £564 and £748 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £456 on Hainan Airlines (29 Nov–13 Dec).
How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai?
The price you pay for your flight from Manchester to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 30 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Shanghai, such as Hainan Airlines,Finnair, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 from for flights from Manchester to Shanghai?
Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Manchester is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Manchester. Booking flights from Manchester (MAN) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 12 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Shanghai?
A quick flight from Manchester to Shanghai can take about 11h. Juneyao Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £573. There are 5704 mi between Manchester and Shanghai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Shanghai round-trip?
Finnair, at £254, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Shanghai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Hainan Airlines and Gulf Air. Finnair is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Shanghai one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £246 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £268 and Juneyao Airlines from £316 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Shanghai 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 Manchester to Shanghai?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai (average of £546). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Manchester. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 October 2026.
Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to Shanghai
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manchester to Shanghai?
It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Manchester to Shanghai.
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