Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Shanghai (MAN - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$552	Hainan 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $552
Cheapest one-way flight	$474	Hainan 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Apr 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $474
Cheapest nonstop flights	$748	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Mon, May 11 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $748
Last-minute weekend getaway	$648	Gulf Air 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $648
Cheapest business class flights	$2,548	Hainan 1 stop 15 hr Sun, May 3 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $2,548

Fastest flight	10 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Manchester to Shanghai takes 10 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Shanghai is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $530–780
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $880–1,300

Popular airlines from Manchester to Shanghai

Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $748

Typical price: $830–1,850

3 weekly nonstop flights

MAN - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Fri
Cathay Pacific

from $972

Typical price: $1,150–2,450

48 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG, SHA Every day
Emirates

from $1,177

Typical price: $1,250–2,150

28 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG Every day
Qatar Airways

from $848

Typical price: $1,000–1,900

26 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG Every day
Lufthansa

from $797

Typical price: $930–1,800

26 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG Every day
British Airways

from $1,043

Typical price: $940–2,300

26 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Manchester

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester United Kingdom 34 min 9 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 3 hr 35 min 157 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 3 hr 8 min 135 mi
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)

Leeds United Kingdom 1 hr 22 min 35 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Manchester to Shanghai are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $530 to $780.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $552. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $474.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $748, flying from May 11 to May 27.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $972, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,177, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $848, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $797, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,043, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai starts at $552 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $474 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.

10 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Manchester to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Manchester to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Manchester to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Manchester to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Juneyao Airlines is the most popular. Juneyao Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 48 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Manchester to Shanghai are:

Emirates offers 28 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Qatar Airways offers 26 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Lufthansa offers 26 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
British Airways offers 26 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Manchester and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $552. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $474.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $748, flying from May 11 to May 27.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $972, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,177, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $848, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $797, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,043, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.

Juneyao Airlines flies direct from Manchester to Shanghai.

There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Manchester and Shanghai at price $648 is offered by Gulf Air from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.

Juneyao Airlines flies direct from Manchester to Shanghai.

There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai are only available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Manchester and Shanghai start at $748 from Mon, May 11 to Wed, May 27 with Juneyao Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Manchester to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Manchester and Shanghai start at $2,548 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16 with Hainan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Manchester and Shanghai start at $552 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 29.

To book business class trips from Manchester to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Manchester and Shanghai starts at $648 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Gulf Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Manchester and Shanghai at price $648 is offered by Gulf Air from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.

To find last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.