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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Shanghai, China from £235

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sheffield to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Sheffield to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 March 2026.

Fri 1/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 8/512:10
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop25h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 4/3£406
Mon 20/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 1/511:05
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/3£407
Wed 22/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 29/411:05
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 3/3£408
Wed 8/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 10/511:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop26h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/3£412
Wed 8/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 10/511:05
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/3£412
Mon 20/411:10
MAN
-
PVG
Nonstop10h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Sun 10/501:30
PVG
-
MAN
Nonstop12h 20m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 6/3£420
Sat 14/310:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop21h 45m
Gulf Air
Wed 1/415:55
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/3£435
Mon 13/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 15/511:15
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop26h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/3£451
Mon 13/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 15/511:05
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/3£451
Sat 11/412:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 9/512:10
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop25h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/3£452
Sat 11/412:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Sat 9/511:05
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 6/3£452
Sun 14/609:55
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 45m
Gulf Air
Wed 24/615:55
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/3£459

Find flight deals from Sheffield to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£235

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£643
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/5-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • Sheffield to Shanghai
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Sheffield to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sheffield 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-17:40

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/6

19:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£484

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 20/5

10:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

12:30-20:05

1 stop14h 35m

£538

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Fri 22/5

23:00-10:00

2 stops28h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£609
Fastest return journey

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Sat 8/8

11:10-05:20

Nonstop11h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

01:55-06:40

Nonstop12h 45m

£693

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 12/8

11:10-05:20

Nonstop11h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

01:55-06:40

Nonstop12h 45m

£693

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Fri 28/8

11:10-13:15

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/9

00:15-10:00

1 stop16h 45m

£750

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 20/8

11:10-12:05

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 18/11

13:35-07:55

1 stop26h 20m

£775

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sun 19/4

12:15-17:40

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/4

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£781

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Tue 17/3

06:00-14:35

1 stop24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

21:30-14:00

1 stop23h 30m

£781

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 4/5

11:10-12:05

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/5

08:35-07:45

2 stops30h 10m

£789

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sheffield to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai (average of £351). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £526). 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 SH9 to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sheffield 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 7 March 2026.

When flying from Sheffield to Shanghai, 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 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 7 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, KLM, andFinnair from Sheffield to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,467 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

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
1,370 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

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
198 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

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 Sheffield to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sheffield to Shanghai?

    Departing from Sheffield to Shanghai will take you 11h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5704 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sheffield to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £256. Users have also found prices from £268 and £315 on Gulf Air and Juneyao Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai (average of £351). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £526). 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 Sheffield to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£279Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£352Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£410Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£411Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£416Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£484Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£492Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£511Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£521Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£539Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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