£376 Cheap Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Shanghai (CSHA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £387. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.£376 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £376, select.

Shanghai.£384 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £384, select.

Shanghai.£385 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £385, select.

Shanghai.£386 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.

Shanghai.£387 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £387, select.

Shanghai.£411 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.

Shanghai.£436 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.

Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Shanghai.£438 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £438, select.

Shanghai.£438 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £438, select.

Shanghai.£469 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £469, select.

Shanghai.£469 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Manchester on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £469, select.

Shanghai.£470 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £470, select.

Shanghai.£477 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Manchester on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £477, select.

Shanghai.£485 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Manchester on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £485, select.

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Manchester to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£376
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	11 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Juneyao Airlines
Average flights per week	4

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are return flights from Manchester to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Shanghai is £376. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Manchester to Shanghai?

11 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from Manchester to Shanghai?

Juneyao Airlines flies direct from Manchester to Shanghai.

How many flights are there a week from Manchester to Shanghai?

As of March 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Manchester to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Shanghai is usually April.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Manchester Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 20.3 miles away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £376.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 2 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Manchester Airport to Shanghai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Manchester Airport to Shanghai with?

Currently, Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Around 12 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is eight hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Choose from six weekly services between these two airports. Juneyao Airlines offers a 10:05 departure between MAN and PVG.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your MAN to Shanghai flight.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You can book a direct Manchester Airport to Shanghai ticket. Start your journey at MAN and touch down at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Be on the lookout for deals with Juneyao Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from MAN to Shanghai. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
MAN is around 9 miles from central Manchester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the departures from Manchester Airport, 59.39% touch down on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai

£228 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £376. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from MAN to Shanghai by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Manchester Airport to Shanghai tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MAN to Shanghai.
Find an affordable flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 35 miles. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Think about booking a hotel close to PVG if you have a late flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from MAN to Shanghai. Prices typically go up as your departure date approaches.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Central Shanghai is about 9 miles from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MAN to Shanghai flight:
Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and steer your own course. Book a set of wheels here with Hertz.
Usually, the earlier you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Lock in your ride from SHA the moment you know your dates.
You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

Before booking your flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Shanghai offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Manchester Airport to Shanghai plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai:
Yu Garden and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are a couple of major attractions to add to your Shanghai travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Shanghai Tower.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 170 miles away to the west, its best attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in China, head for Puyang, about 150 miles south-west of Shanghai. Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园 are the start of reasons to visit.