Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Manchester

You can pick from 9 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Manchester including Juneyao Airlines, Emirates, Hainan Airlines, with Juneyao Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Manchester according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Manchester in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$442, and round-trip direct flights start at US$777.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Manchester are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Manchester Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Manchester is about 9,168.65 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Manchester is around 12 hours 45 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in August. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$296
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$641
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance9,168.65 km
Average flight time12 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineJuneyao Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Manchester route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Manchester?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Manchester: Feb 1 to Feb 8 — one-way prices start at US$253.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Manchester (SHA-MAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Finnair offers one-way fares as low as US$296 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to MAN on Tue, Jan 27), while KLM offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$641 departing on Tue, Dec 23 and returning on Tue, Dec 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Manchester with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 12 hours 45 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Manchester.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Manchester is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Manchester. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO1661 (02:08)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Manchester, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$296.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Manchester travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Manchester is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Manchester on December 30, 2025 with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, with prices starting at US$627.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Manchester, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Manchester Airport (PVG-MAN) is by far the most common option on this route: Manchester Airport (MAN).
  • The time difference between Manchester and Shanghai is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.