Cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai from £295

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1 stop
Tue, Apr 28
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£295
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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£312
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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Manchester MANShanghai SHA
£361
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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£374
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1 stop
Tue, Apr 28
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£376
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1 stop
Thu, Apr 30
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£400
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£639
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Manchester MANShanghai SHA
£643
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Manchester MANShanghai SHA
£665
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1 stop
Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Manchester MANShanghai SHA
£700
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Wed, Apr 29 – Mon, May 4
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£763
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Fri, May 1 – Wed, May 6
Manchester MANShanghai PVG
£820
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£295

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£851

Cheapest round-trip

£639

Average round-trip

£815

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

¥20-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

¥4-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Manchester
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9195 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Juneyao Airlines
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Juneyao Airlines
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Juneyao Airlines
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Juneyao Airlines
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
Juneyao AirlinesDKHHOYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
96%
21°C12°C
18 Apr
28°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
93%
15°C12°C
19 Apr
24°C13°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
15°C14°C
20 Apr
22°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
88%
17°C13°C
21 Apr
23°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
18°C13°C
22 Apr
25°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
18°C15°C
23 Apr
27°C16°C
Friday
17 Apr
19°C14°C
24 Apr
25°C15°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Manchester and Shanghai is 9195 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and easyJet. Manchester and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Shanghai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manchester and Shanghai takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between Manchester and Shanghai?
The flight distance between Manchester and Shanghai is 9195 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and Shanghai?
Several carriers operate flights between Manchester and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Juneyao Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Barcelona, Marrakesh, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Islamabad, İzmir, Antalya, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Erbil, Lisbon, Tirana, Medina.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.
What airports are near Manchester?
The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Cardiff.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
Which airlines fly between Manchester and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Manchester and Shanghai with Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Manchester and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manchester and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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