£249 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to China

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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£414
Beijing
Beijing1 stop£399
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop£451
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops£524
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop£472
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops£842
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops£534
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops£554
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop£633
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops£547
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop£726
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop£810
Kunming
Kunming3 stops£739
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops£612
Nanning
Nanning2 stops£536
Changsha
Changsha1 stop£726
Dalian
Dalian1 stop£720
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop£736
Sanya
Sanya3 stops£806
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop£760
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop£414
Beijing
Beijing1 stop£399
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop£451
Fuzhou
Fuzhou2 stops£524
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop£472
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops£842
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops£534
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops£554
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop£633
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops£547
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop£726
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop£810
Kunming
Kunming3 stops£739
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops£612
Nanning
Nanning2 stops£536
Changsha
Changsha1 stop£726
Dalian
Dalian1 stop£720
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop£736
Sanya
Sanya3 stops£806
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop£760

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Manchester to China

Sat, 10 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Juneyao Airlines Logo
10:05 - 22:35
MAN
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PKX
28h 30m1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
11:35 - 06:40
PKX
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MAN
27h 05m1 stop
£399Juneyao Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 13:20
MAN
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PVG
18h 05m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:30 - 05:50
PVG
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MAN
18h 20m1 stop
£414Hainan Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Juneyao Airlines Logo
10:05 - 10:25
MAN
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PKX
16h 20m1 stop
Juneyao Airlines Logo
16:30 - 06:40
PKX
-
MAN
22h 10m1 stop
£424Juneyao Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 16:40
MAN
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CAN
24h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 12:05
CAN
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MAN
24h 05m2 stops
£451Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 16:40
MAN
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CAN
24h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 12:05
CAN
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MAN
24h 05m2 stops
£452Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 14:00
MAN
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CAN
18h 45m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:15 - 05:50
CAN
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MAN
17h 35m1 stop
£456Hainan Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
10:15 - 11:55
MAN
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PVG
17h 40m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
16:30 - 06:35
PVG
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MAN
22h 05m1 stop
£497Gulf Air
Sun, 18 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 - 19:45
MAN
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WUH
25h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:45 - 07:55
WUH
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MAN
28h 10m1 stop
£726Cathay Pacific
Sun, 18 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 - 10:35
MAN
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WUH
16h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:45 - 07:55
WUH
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MAN
28h 10m1 stop
£730Cathay Pacific
Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
China Eastern Logo
13:40 - 19:25
MAN
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KMG
45h 45m3 stops
China Eastern Logo
07:20 - 22:20
KMG
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MAN
22h 00m2 stops
£739China Eastern
Booking Insights

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 £447 return. The most popular route is from Manchester (MAN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £447.

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 £602, 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 £505 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of return tickets is £832 and £810 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 seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£249
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% 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 £500 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 £668.

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.
8.3
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 58 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.4Food
8.5Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.8Crew
Airline reviews

Great although I believe they are able to redistuibute the passangers in a more comfortable way if the flight is not full dor such long flights. Unless the seats are paid for, of coruse.

10.0 ExcellentRaquel, Dec 2025
PEK - TIJ
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Great although I believe they are able to redistuibute the passangers in a more comfortable way if the flight is not full dor such long flights. Unless the seats are paid for, of coruse.

Good flight, on time. The aircraft was old and the seats lost their shapes. Food was just acceptable.

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.

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Well- trained, cheerful onboard staff. Business class seating and storage were excellent. Outstanding range of food choices, though quality ranged from just OK (seasonal rice and beef dish) to outstanding ( congee and soup noodles with beef brisket). But what can you expect; it's on a plane. I couldn't figure out the remote control, but touch screen worked well. My wife and I (in our 60s), didnt find much to watch from the Entertainment choices. We mostly watched the flight maps. The bedding did the job but is unwieldy and ends up in a clump, with one-third falling on the floor.

First time tying out business class with this airline, hat a disappointment, never returning. We didn’t get the meal as requested from Singapore to HKG flight. While meals served connecting flight, crew takes meal order based off passenger membership status by giving the. Priority selection of meals. It was a battle, plain disappointment, not worth the hype, price, class as categorized/ advertised

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

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.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

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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