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	$816	Hainan 1 stop 39 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $816
Cheapest one-way flight	$547	Finnair 1 stop 42 hr Sun, Aug 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $547
Last-minute weekend getaway	$858	Qatar Airways 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $858
Cheapest business class flights	$2,529	EgyptAir 1 stop 19 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Tue, Jul 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai is currently $2,529

Fastest flight	14 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Manchester to Shanghai takes 14 hr 35 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $530–800
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $880–1,300

Popular airlines from Manchester to Shanghai

Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $870–1,850

3 weekly nonstop flights

MAN - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Fri
Hainan

from $816

Typical price: $680–1,650

55 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG, SHA Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,138

Typical price: $1,150–2,450

47 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG, SHA Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,230

Typical price: $1,100–2,450

24 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,036

Typical price: $920–1,800

22 weekly connecting flights

MAN - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $855

Typical price: $970–1,800

21 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 34 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 21 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 9 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Manchester to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $530 to $800.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $816. The cheapest one-way flight was with Finnair from $547.

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

The cheapest Hainan flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $816, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,138, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,230, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 14.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,036, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $855, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manchester to Shanghai starts at $816 from Mon, Jun 1 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $547 and departs on Sun, Aug 23.

14 hr 35 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, Hainan is the most popular. Hainan offers 55 connecting flights per week. Hainan 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:

Cathay Pacific offers 47 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Turkish Airlines offers 24 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Lufthansa offers 22 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar 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 $816. The cheapest one-way flight was with Finnair from $547.

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

The cheapest Hainan flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $816, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,138, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,230, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 14.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $1,036, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Manchester to Shanghai is $855, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.

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 $858 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

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.

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 $2,529 from Mon, Jul 6 to Tue, Jul 21 with EgyptAir.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Manchester and Shanghai start at $816 from Mon, Jun 1 to Mon, Jun 15.

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 $858 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Manchester and Shanghai at price $858 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

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.