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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Shanghai, China from £273

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SHA
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sheffield to Shanghai are usually found in January or September, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£273

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£716
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 13/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Sheffield to Shanghai
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Sheffield to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 3 July 2025.

Mon 13/1012:15MAN - SHA
1 stop22h 25mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/1008:20SHA - MAN
1 stop29h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/7£503
Mon 13/1012:15MAN - PVG
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/1011:15PVG - MAN
1 stop26h 30mHainan Airlines
Deal found 2/7£510
Tue 14/1017:50MAN - PVG
1 stop17h 20mFinnair
Tue 4/1121:00PVG - MAN
1 stop28h 15mFinnair
Deal found 2/7£519
Mon 13/1010:55MAN - PVG
Nonstop11h 10mJuneyao Airlines
Thu 23/1001:45PVG - MAN
Nonstop12h 05mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 2/7£538
Mon 10/1109:10MAN - PVG
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Mon 24/1111:40PVG - MAN
1 stop28h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/7£550
Sun 6/710:55MAN - PVG
1 stop17h 45mGulf Air
Wed 9/715:55PVG - MAN
1 stop22h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 2/7£561
Mon 13/1007:05MAN - PVG
3 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1010:50PVG - MAN
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£569
Mon 1/1206:25MAN - PVG
1 stop26h 25mLufthansa
Mon 29/1200:10PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7£576
Mon 10/1116:45MAN - PVG
1 stop18h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 23/1100:15PVG - MAN
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/7£578
Tue 14/1012:15MAN - SHA
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1116:35SHA - MAN
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£611
Thu 18/911:10MAN - SHA
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 24/913:20SHA - MAN
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7£627
Thu 13/1111:15MAN - SHA
2 stops21h 40mLufthansa
Sat 29/1108:55SHA - MAN
2 stops22h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7£632

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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 3 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sheffield to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Mon 13/10

12:15-17:40

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/10

08:20-06:45

1 stop29h 25m

£503

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 13/10

12:15-10:00

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

11:15-06:45

1 stop26h 30m

£510

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Tue 14/10

17:50-18:10

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/11

21:00-17:15

1 stop28h 15m

£519

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 13/10

10:55-05:05

Nonstop11h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

01:45-06:50

Nonstop12h 05m

£538

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 10/11

09:10-08:25

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/11

11:40-08:20

1 stop28h 40m

£550

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 13/10

07:05-04:30

3 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

10:50-23:55

2 stops20h 05m

£569

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 1/12

06:25-16:50

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 29/12

00:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

£576

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - PVG

MANPVG

Manchester

Mon 10/11

16:45-19:05

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/11

00:15-10:20

1 stop18h 05m

£578

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Tue 14/10

12:15-17:40

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/11

16:35-07:55

1 stop23h 20m

£611

ManchesterShanghai

MAN - SHA

MANSHA

Manchester

Thu 18/9

11:10-15:35

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/9

13:20-07:55

1 stop25h 35m

£627

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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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 55 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 3 July 2025.

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.

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 15 September 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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sheffield to Shanghai?

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 3 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Austrian Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

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.

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

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.

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

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.

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

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.

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

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.

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

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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  • 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 £273. Users have also found prices from £285 and £338 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Sheffield to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£334Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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FinnairCheapest£371Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£406Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£410Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£435Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£437Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£449Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£457Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£474Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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LufthansaCheapest£487Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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