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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Shanghai, China from £249

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sheffield 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 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 12 December 2025.

Tue 30/1206:25MAN - SHA
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/121:30SHA - MAN
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£574
Thu 11/1213:00MAN - PVG
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1219:30PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£591
Tue 30/1206:00MAN - PVG
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/102:30PVG - MAN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£599
Thu 25/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop22h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 28/1220:55SHA - MAN
1 stop16h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12£600
Tue 30/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop22h 45mHainan Airlines
Wed 14/110:50SHA - MAN
1 stop27h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12£618
Sun 28/1206:10MAN - PVG
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1221:00PVG - MAN
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£662
Thu 11/1216:00MAN - SHA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1208:50SHA - MAN
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£680
Thu 11/1213:40MAN - PVG
2 stops21h 35mKLM
Thu 18/1211:25PVG - MAN
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/12£697
Thu 25/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1207:05SHA - MAN
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£721
Sun 28/1211:15MAN - SHA
1 stop27h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 30/1210:50SHA - MAN
1 stop27h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12£735
Sun 28/1206:10MAN - SHA
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1219:05SHA - MAN
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£768

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£414

One-way from

£249

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£810
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Sheffield to Shanghai
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4/1
  • 4/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 25m 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 (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sheffield to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Sheffield

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

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Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 15/1

08:30-22:15

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/1

07:05-14:25

3 stops39h 20m

£488

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sun 1/3

11:15-09:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£523

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sat 24/1

11:15-16:55

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

22:30-10:30

2 stops20h 00m

£572

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 8/1

19:00-12:15

3 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

11:30-10:25

3 stops30h 55m

£573

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Thu 26/2

10:15-11:55

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

16:30-06:35

1 stop22h 05m

£593

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 25/12

11:15-18:00

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

20:55-05:50

1 stop16h 55m

£600

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Tue 31/3

06:05-10:15

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/4

11:05-22:30

1 stop18h 25m

£603

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 5/1

06:25-16:50

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

11:40-17:55

1 stop38h 15m

£627

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Tue 31/3

13:05-01:15

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/4

11:55-13:30

2 stops32h 35m

£650

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Thu 26/2

09:10-08:40

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

11:40-13:25

1 stop33h 45m

£659

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 48 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai (average of £317). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £529). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sheffield to Shanghai at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sheffield to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sheffield to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sheffield to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Finnair, andChina Eastern 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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

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
1,334 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

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
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

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
7,571 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.4

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

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  • How long is the flight from Sheffield to Shanghai?

    Departing from Sheffield to Shanghai will take you 14h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5686 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 £219. Users have also found prices from £268 and £299 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai (average of £317). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £529). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sheffield 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£343Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£411Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£420Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£431Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£446Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£475Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£484Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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LufthansaCheapest£497Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£506Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£512Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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