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Cheap Flights from Manchester to China

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop£437
Beijing
Beijing1 stop£416
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop£458
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops£525
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop£511
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops£570
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops£641
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops£630
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops£581
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops£544
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop£457
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop£730
Kunming
Kunming2 stops£516
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop£568
Dalian
Dalian2 stops£620
Nanning
Nanning2 stops£586
Changsha
Changsha2 stops£914
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops£730
Sanya
Sanya2 stops£643
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops£586
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop£437
Beijing
Beijing1 stop£416
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop£458
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops£525
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop£511
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops£570
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops£641
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops£630
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops£581
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops£544
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop£457
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop£730
Kunming
Kunming2 stops£516
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop£568
Dalian
Dalian2 stops£620
Nanning
Nanning2 stops£586
Changsha
Changsha2 stops£914
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops£730
Sanya
Sanya2 stops£643
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops£586

Book Cheap Manchester to China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to China

Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Juneyao Airlines Logo
10:05 - 10:50MAN-PKX
16h 45m1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
21:25 - 06:40PKX-MAN
17h 15m1 stop
£415Juneyao Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Juneyao Airlines Logo
10:05 - 20:20MAN-PKX
26h 15m1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
21:25 - 06:40PKX-MAN
17h 15m1 stop
£416Juneyao Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 18:15MAN-PVG
23h 00m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:30 - 05:50PVG-MAN
18h 20m1 stop
£437Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 22 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 13:20MAN-PVG
18h 05m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:30 - 05:50PVG-MAN
18h 20m1 stop
£438Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
10:15 - 11:55MAN-PVG
17h 40m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 06:35PVG-MAN
22h 05m1 stop
£453Gulf Air
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Wed, 12 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
10:15 - 11:15MAN-CAN
17h 00m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
19:00 - 06:35CAN-MAN
19h 35m1 stop
£458Gulf Air
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Sun, 15 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 17:55MAN-FOC
22h 55m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
20:00 - 21:30FOC-MAN
33h 30m2 stops
£606China Eastern
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
China Eastern Logo
06:00 - 12:35MAN-FOC
22h 35m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
13:25 - 10:10FOC-MAN
28h 45m2 stops
£610China Eastern
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 21 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 - 15:20MAN-SHA
20h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 07:55SHA-MAN
41h 25m1 stop
£734Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 - 20:40MAN-DLC
26h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:55 - 07:55DLC-MAN
28h 00m1 stop
£769Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to China flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Manchester to China flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to China from Manchester found in the last 72 hours was to Beijing, at £443 return. The most popular route is from Manchester (MAN) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £463.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Manchester to China?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £671, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to China is January, when tickets cost £510 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £842 and £754 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to China?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to China on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Manchester, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Manchester to China, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to China

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£254
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Shanghai Pudong Airport

FAQs - booking China flights

  • What facilities does Manchester Airport offer when travelling with kids?

    There is a fast check-in lane for families travelling with kids, and many restaurants that offer child-friendly meals and baby chairs once you are through security. You'll find comfortable and private baby changing facilities at the entrance of each terminal, and a child entertainment centre on the ground floor.

  • Are there direct flights from Manchester to China?

    Due to the distance covered on this route, you'll find only flights that include one of two stops. Two-stop tickets are cheaper and mainly fly to Pudong International Airport. The travel time is much longer and can take upwards of 23 hours.

  • What should I know about one stops flights to China from Manchester?

    One-stop flights on this route are slightly more expensive but better for travellers on a restricted schedule. The average travel time for one-stop flights is 13 hours. Most of the one-stop flights are offered by China Eastern and KLM, and you'll change planes at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

  • What is there to do at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)?

    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is where you'll most frequently change planes for this trip. Pass your layover time by visiting Holland Boulevard where you'll find the world-famous Rijksmuseum and a library. You could also take the 1-hour bus tour called Schiphol Behind the Scenes, where you'll tour airport hangers and the on-site fire station.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to China?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Manchester to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to China?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Manchester to China with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Manchester to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost £506 on average. Morning departures are around 5% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £676.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to China

  • Looking for cheap flights from Manchester to China means you'll always be leaving from Manchester International Airport and have the choice of two arrivals locations in China. Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport are the two Shanghai-based airports receiving flights from Manchester.
  • If you are a private person and have anxiety around the crowds at major airports like (MAN) phone ahead and make arrangements to leave from PremAir. The private terminal is no longer only open to private jet passengers but has been made accessible for travellers who find large crowds intimidating. The terminal has a lounge, chill zone and private dining facility.
  • You'll find that flights to Pudong International Airport are cheaper than flying to Hongqiao International Airport. Because the airport is a major transportation hub in China, it can offer more frequent flights at lower costs. You'll also find the ground public transport system is accessible and reliable. There are highly eco-friendly ways to get from the airport o your next destination like the magnetic levitation coach that leaves from terminal 2.
  • Hongqiao International Airport mainly serves domestic and regional flights around China but does do a few international trips, like this cheap flight from Manchester to Chines. All the flights to this airport are two-stop flights. There are no direct flights to Hongqiao International Airport.
  • Once you arrive at Hongqiao International Airport, if you are travelling with kids, visit the children's paradise before leaving and let them interact if virtual reality programs that develop their motor skills. They will also be allowed to stretch their legs in the jungle gyms and create some art at the craft table.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Manchester to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 50 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.2Food
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Two hours delayed departure ! Lost one of our luggage! Two days later found the luggage, again waiting for more than two hours to get the lost luggage because locked at other airline office.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025CKG - SEA
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Two hours delayed departure ! Lost one of our luggage! Two days later found the luggage, again waiting for more than two hours to get the lost luggage because locked at other airline office.

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

They downgraded me from premium economy to regular economy and me had 2 major lay over and had to have an emergency landing due to engine failure mid flight Don’t use them worst experience I have ever had still dealing with the trauma

My connecting flight was canceled or never existed. My stopover went from 1 hour and a half to 10 hours. It was a long day that I wasn't prepared for and it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Cathay is great though. Great staff, entertainment and food.

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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