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Cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai, China from £232

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 48 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 28 January 2026.

Mon 11/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 20/520:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop17h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/1£413
Mon 11/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 22/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/1£413
Wed 15/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 30/419:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£443
Wed 15/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 30/411:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£446
Thu 16/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 27/412:10
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop25h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£448
Thu 16/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 27/411:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£448
Thu 12/311:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 19/319:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop18h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/1£452
Thu 12/311:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop24h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 19/308:35
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop29h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 25/1£456
Sun 8/310:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Gulf Air
Fri 13/316:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/1£460
Tue 10/318:20
MAN
-
PVG
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/316:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£462
Mon 16/309:15
MAN
-
PVG
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/316:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£462
Thu 30/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 9/519:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/1£470

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£232

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£498
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 11/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • Manchester to Shanghai
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • Manchester to Shanghai
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Manchester

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 11/5

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£413

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 9/3

10:05-05:05

Nonstop11h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

02:10-06:40

Nonstop12h 30m

£533

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 4/5

12:15-09:45

1 stop14h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

11:00-06:45

1 stop26h 45m

£542

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sat 14/3

17:35-21:50

2 stops20h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£550

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 4/5

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

19:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£559

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Tue 7/4

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/4

12:10-06:45

1 stop25h 35m

£561

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 12/3

06:00-10:55

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

21:30-10:30

2 stops21h 00m

£562

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Tue 10/3

11:15-16:55

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

21:30-08:40

2 stops19h 10m

£564

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 15/4

07:00-05:10

1 stop15h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/4

18:50-09:50

2 stops22h 00m

£576

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Thu 7/5

10:55-11:40

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

15:55-07:15

1 stop22h 20m

£580

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

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 48 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai (average of £309). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £550). 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 28 January 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 28 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Shanghai, such as Hainan Airlines, Finnair, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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
1,356 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

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 Manchester to Shanghai. 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 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 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Manchester to Shanghai can take about 11h. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £533. 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?

    Hainan Airlines, at £341, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Shanghai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Gulf Air and Finnair. Hainan Airlines is 42% 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 £250 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £262 and Juneyao Airlines from £291 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Shanghai (average of £309). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £550). 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.

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£341Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Gulf AirCheapest£438Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£462Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£473Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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SWISSCheapest£494Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£498Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£499Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£499Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£505Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£509Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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