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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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
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 15 February 2026.

Wed 13/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 24/512:10
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop25h 35m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/2£395
Wed 13/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 24/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 15/2£395
Mon 9/310:05
MAN
-
PVG
Nonstop11h 00m
Juneyao Airlines
Thu 30/401:55
PVG
-
MAN
Nonstop11h 55m
Juneyao Airlines
Deal found 11/2£403
Sun 17/512:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 24/519:00
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 14/2£414
Thu 26/1110:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Gulf Air
Wed 23/1216:30
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 15/2£433
Thu 12/311:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop22h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 19/319:35
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 15m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 12/2£439
Thu 12/311:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 19/306:40
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop31h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 12/2£439
Thu 12/311:15
MAN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Wed 25/310:50
SHA
-
MAN
1 stop27h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/2£439
Fri 29/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 19/611:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/2£455
Sun 22/319:10
MAN
-
PVG
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/317:00
PVG
-
MAN
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£460
Thu 1/1009:55
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop18h 45m
Gulf Air
Fri 16/1015:55
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/2£466
Fri 15/512:15
MAN
-
PVG
1 stop14h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 22/511:00
PVG
-
MAN
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 14/2£469

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£395

One-way from

£235

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£527
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 13/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Sheffield to Shanghai
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Sheffield to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£73 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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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 15 February 2026.
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

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Wed 20/5

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/5

12:10-06:45

1 stop25h 35m

£479

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

19:00-06:45

1 stop18h 45m

£493

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/6

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£501

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 4/6

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£501

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£501

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Fri 13/3

10:05-05:05

Nonstop11h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

22:05-12:15

3 stops46h 10m

£507

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Fri 22/5

11:10-05:05

Nonstop10h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/6

01:35-10:50

2 stops40h 15m

£553

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 1/6

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

08:20-06:45

1 stop29h 25m

£562

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Wed 1/4

20:50-13:15

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

12:30-10:20

1 stop28h 50m

£564

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Sun 22/3

05:50-11:15

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

20:15-06:45

1 stop17h 30m

£570

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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 13 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 £345). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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 15 February 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 15 February 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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
1,362 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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
192 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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
7,749 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

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 10h 55m. 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 £251. Users have also found prices from £263 and £293 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 £345). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£345Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£403Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£431Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£442Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£475Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£482Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FinnairCheapest£483Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£496Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£502Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£508Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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