Are there direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai are not common, historically accounting for only 1.6% of all flights on this route. Travelers typically encounter connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing quarter is two.

What's the flight time from Manchester to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight time from Manchester to Shanghai is approximately 11 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 9185 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 17 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant difference in duration compared to direct services.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Manchester to Shanghai are available on a regular basis. Travelers can typically find favorable deals for this route. This consistent availability of good prices has been observed across the trailing quarter.

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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: £583 - £1,311

Prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 583 GBP and 1311 GBP. The current lowest deal is 405 GBP with Hainan Airlines for travel from Jan 10-Jan 18.

now £405

Low £583

High £1,311

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

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Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£874

£526

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Ryanair

£660

£541

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£723

£553

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Ryanair

£832

£568

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£935

£685

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£921

£621

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

£891 → £540

39%

6 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 6

£806 → £491

39%

3 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 18

£716 → £432

40%

18 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 17

£770 → £487

37%

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, at $405.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, March, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 38h 15m

Flights from Manchester to Shanghai typically involve connections, with a median duration of 38h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 98.4% of available routes from Manchester to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Hainan Airlines was found for $405, departing January 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Manchester to Shanghai appear regularly, about every 30 days.

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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Nov 25

Shanghai, China

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$5,463

$2,624

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From MAN

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Nov 25

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,463

$2,624

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Business Class

From MAN

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Nov 23

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,463

$2,624

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From MAN

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Nov 20

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,410

$2,690

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Business Class

From MAN

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Nov 30

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,605

$2,690

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Business Class

From MAN

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Nov 30

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,612

$2,690

Save $2,922

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 30

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,609

$2,690

Save $2,919

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Business Class

From MAN

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Dec 02

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,491

$2,690

Save $2,801

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,538

$2,690

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,459

$2,690

Save $2,769

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Business Class

From MAN

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Nov 18

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,509

$2,690

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Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 07

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$5,540

$2,690

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $826. Booking 7-13 days out sees a slight increase to an average of $848. Prices tend to be significantly higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1508, or for very last-minute bookings within 0-6 days, which average $956.

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 during the same period was $1328. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1570 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Shanghai are January and March, with median prices of $520 and $523 respectively. August also shows a relatively lower median price of $825. The annual median price for this route is $1328, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: £583 - £1,311

Prices for flights from Manchester to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 583 GBP and 1311 GBP. The current lowest deal is 405 GBP with Hainan Airlines for travel from Jan 10-Jan 18.

now £405

Low £583

High £1,311

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 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£874

£526

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Ryanair

£660

£541

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£723

£553

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Ryanair

£832

£568

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£935

£685

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Shanghai

Manchester (MAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£921

£621

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

£891 → £540

39%

6 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 6

£806 → £491

39%

3 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 18

£716 → £432

40%

18 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 17

£770 → £487

37%

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, at $405.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, March, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 38h 15m

Flights from Manchester to Shanghai typically involve connections, with a median duration of 38h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 98.4% of available routes from Manchester to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Hainan Airlines was found for $405, departing January 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Manchester to Shanghai appear regularly, about every 30 days.

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

94% AI deal score

$5,540

$2,690

Save $2,850

Antinea 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 typically take 38h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

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 25

Nov 25

Nov 23

Nov 20

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Dec 02

Nov 20

Nov 20

Nov 18

Dec 07

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?

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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 typically take 38h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Hainan Airlines offers a recent deal

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 25

Nov 25

Nov 23

Nov 20

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Dec 02

Nov 20

Nov 20

Nov 18

Dec 07

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?