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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,407. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$979 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.

Shanghai.$1,064 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,064, select.

Shanghai.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Manchester on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.

Shanghai.$1,157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,157, select.

Shanghai.$1,175 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,175, select.

Shanghai.$1,181 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 30 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, 30 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,181, select.

Shanghai.$1,193 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,193, select.

Shanghai.$1,193 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 2 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, 2 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,193, select.

Shanghai.$1,196 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,196, select.

Shanghai.$1,202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,202, select.

Shanghai.$1,213 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Thu, 24 Sep, 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 $1,213, select.

Shanghai.$1,238 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Wed, 14 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,238, select.

Shanghai.$1,239 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,239, select.

Shanghai.$1,239 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Manchester on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,239, select.

Shanghai.$1,239 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Fri, 22 Jan.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 Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,239, select.

Shanghai.$1,251 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,251, select.

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Manchester to Shanghai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$979
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Juneyao Airlines
Average flights per week	4

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Manchester to Shanghai Pudong?

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Shanghai Pudong is $979. 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 Pudong?

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

Which airlines fly direct from Manchester to Shanghai Pudong?

Juneyao Airlines flies direct from Manchester to Shanghai Pudong.

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

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

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

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Sunday, 20 September 2026.

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

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

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Pudong?

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 Pudong 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.

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

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

Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 45 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai eight hours ahead of Manchester.
Flights from MAN to PVG start at 10:05 — the first with Juneyao Airlines. The last service of the day is at 10:55 with Juneyao Airlines. In total, you can choose from four weekly Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Juneyao Airlines has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
Juneyao Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MAN to PVG flights. An impressive 81.48% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MAN and PVG include:
- Beijing Capital Airport
- Copenhagen Airport
- Milan Malpensa Airport

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

Currently, $662 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $979. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAN to PVG, book your trip one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from MAN to PVG is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Book a hotel close to PVG if you have a late Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. Book your wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.

Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

April is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 10ºC then.

Explore more of China

Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are among the biggest draws.