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Cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai, China from £244

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Shanghai are usually found in November or January, 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 2 January 2026.

Thu 19/311:15MAN - PVG
1 stop23h 00mHainan Airlines
Sun 5/411:00PVG - MAN
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/1£374
Thu 12/311:15MAN - SHA
1 stop24h 25mHainan Airlines
Mon 16/320:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/1£379
Thu 12/311:15MAN - PVG
1 stop23h 00mHainan Airlines
Mon 16/319:30PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/1£379
Thu 19/311:15MAN - SHA
1 stop24h 25mHainan Airlines
Sun 5/419:00SHA - MAN
1 stop18h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/1£385
Sat 18/412:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 40mHainan Airlines
Wed 20/520:15SHA - MAN
1 stop17h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/1£391
Sat 18/412:15MAN - PVG
1 stop14h 30mHainan Airlines
Wed 20/511:00PVG - MAN
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/1£391
Mon 11/512:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 24/508:20SHA - MAN
1 stop29h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/1£399
Mon 11/512:15MAN - PVG
1 stop14h 30mHainan Airlines
Sun 24/511:00PVG - MAN
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/1£399
Mon 11/512:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Fri 22/511:15SHA - MAN
1 stop26h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/12£400
Mon 11/512:15MAN - PVG
1 stop14h 30mHainan Airlines
Fri 22/511:00PVG - MAN
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/12£400
Thu 12/311:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 20mHainan Airlines
Tue 17/308:35SHA - MAN
1 stop29h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/1£425
Thu 12/311:15MAN - SHA
1 stop14h 20mHainan Airlines
Fri 20/320:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/1£426

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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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£374

One-way from

£244

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£508
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 19/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • Manchester to Shanghai
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • Manchester to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 19/3

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

19:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£394

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 11/5

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 24/5

08:20-06:45

1 stop29h 25m

£399

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 11/5

12:15-09:45

1 stop14h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

11:00-06:45

1 stop26h 45m

£400

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 12/3

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£427

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 12/3

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/3

19:35-05:50

1 stop18h 15m

£428

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 19/1

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

08:35-05:50

1 stop29h 15m

£463

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Sat 17/1

09:50-09:10

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

10:55-08:15

1 stop29h 20m

£499

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Thu 15/1

09:45-09:10

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

10:55-08:15

1 stop29h 20m

£499

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 14/1

07:50-09:10

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

10:55-08:50

1 stop29h 55m

£499

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 14/1

08:55-09:10

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

10:55-09:10

1 stop30h 15m

£499

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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

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 26 December 2025.

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 £316). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £578). 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 2 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 2 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
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
61 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
1,343 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
184 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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
7,642 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

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 11 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Manchester to Shanghai can take about 15h 20m. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £499. 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 £342, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Shanghai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Finnair and Gulf Air. Hainan Airlines is 44% 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 £218 on Hainan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £267 and Juneyao Airlines from £297 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 £316). Flying from Manchester to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £578). 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£342Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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FinnairCheapest£418Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£429Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£484Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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LufthansaCheapest£494Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£501Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£503Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China EasternCheapest£509Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£509Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£523Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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