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 Wednesday
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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 3 October 2026.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
January
Average price
£689
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Shanghai
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.
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 £545). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £768). 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 3 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.
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 3 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.
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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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Shanghai round-trip?
Finnair, at £257, 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 £248 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £271 and Juneyao Airlines from £327 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 £545). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £768). 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 3 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 3 October 2026.
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