Are there direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai are not common. Historically, only 1.6% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Manchester to Shanghai?

The direct flight time from Manchester to Shanghai is typically around 11 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 9185 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 17 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the impact of layovers on the overall journey duration.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Manchester to Shanghai?

Based on historical trends over the trailing quarter, flights from Manchester to Shanghai are classified as offering regular good prices. This suggests that favorable deals appear with some consistency. Travelers can anticipate opportunities to find competitive fares on this route.

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Manchester to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 1.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai are rare, and travelers should expect to factor in layovers.

A typical journey from Manchester to Shanghai takes approximately 38h 15m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route, which covers a substantial distance of 9,185 kilometers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Shanghai? The most affordable months to travel are typically January, with a median fare of $520, and March, with a median fare of $523. August also presents a relatively lower median fare at $825, offering another option for budget-conscious travelers.

Fares for flights from Manchester to Shanghai typically range from $1032–$1570, with a median of $1328. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially good time to book. Only 2% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts is advisable.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Shanghai

Regular price: £538 - £929

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai typically range from 538 GBP to 929 GBP. The current lowest deal is 424 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 16.

now £424

Low £538

High £929

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Shanghai is January, with a median price of $520. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1619. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £520

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,619

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£734

£438

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£720

£439

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£701

£439

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£697

£439

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£704

£438

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£690

£439

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£807 → £482

40%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£780 → £482

38%

3 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 18

£726 → £429

41%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£780 → £482

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

Manchester - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Shanghai are below the typical level, with deals around $424.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January and March offer the lowest median prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 38h 15m

Flights from Manchester to Shanghai typically involve connecting flights, averaging 38h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers recent deals

Hainan Airlines recently offered a deal for $424 from Manchester to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Manchester to Shanghai appear regularly, offering good booking opportunities.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£426

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Manchester to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£431

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive route networks and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~£503

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From MAN

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Nov 04

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,509

$2,686

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From MAN

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Nov 16

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,458

$2,686

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From MAN

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

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$5,467

$2,686

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From MAN

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Nov 11

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,597

$2,686

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Business Class

From MAN

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Nov 13

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,610

$2,692

Save $2,918

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 22

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,730

$2,755

Save $2,975

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 26

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,768

$2,791

Save $2,977

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 03

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,670

$2,737

Save $1,933

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 19

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,737

$2,743

Save $1,994

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 12

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,751

$2,743

Save $2,008

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

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Dec 03

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,824

$2,743

Save $2,081

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 29

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,940

$2,743

Save $2,197

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $826. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $848. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1508.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Manchester to Shanghai is considered to be $1032 or less. The median price for this route was $1328. Prices above $1570 were typically in the higher range for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Shanghai include January and March, with median prices of $520 and $523 respectively. August also showed a relatively lower median price of $825. The annual median price for this route was $1328, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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Manchester to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Shanghai

Regular price: £538 - £929

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai typically range from 538 GBP to 929 GBP. The current lowest deal is 424 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 16.

now £424

Low £538

High £929

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

January

Cheapest

Flights from £520

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,619

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£734

£438

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£720

£439

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£701

£439

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£697

£439

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£704

£438

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£690

£439

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£807 → £482

40%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£780 → £482

38%

3 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 18

£726 → £429

41%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£780 → £482

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

Manchester - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Shanghai are below the typical level, with deals around $424.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January and March offer the lowest median prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 38h 15m

Flights from Manchester to Shanghai typically involve connecting flights, averaging 38h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers recent deals

Hainan Airlines recently offered a deal for $424 from Manchester to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Manchester to Shanghai appear regularly, offering good booking opportunities.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£426

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Manchester to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£431

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive route networks and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

93% AI deal score

$4,940

$2,743

Save $2,197

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester to Shanghai

Manchester to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

Manchester - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 38h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers recent deals

Deals appear regularly

Manchester main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Nov 04

Nov 16

Nov 13

Nov 11

Nov 13

Sep 22

Sep 26

Nov 03

Nov 19

Nov 12

Dec 03

Nov 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Manchester to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Manchester to Shanghai cost?

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

Are there direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai?

What's the flight time from Manchester to Shanghai?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Manchester to Shanghai?

Related routes

More routes from Manchester

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Manchester to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Shanghai

Manchester - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 38h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers recent deals

Deals appear regularly

Manchester main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Nov 04

Nov 16

Nov 13

Nov 11

Nov 13

Sep 22

Sep 26

Nov 03

Nov 19

Nov 12

Dec 03

Nov 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How early should I book Manchester to Shanghai flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Manchester to Shanghai cost?

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