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Book direct flights from Manila to Shanghai: One way flights from $81, round trip flights from $170. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 30 | Cebu Pacific
        PVG 1:35 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MNL 5:35 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Fri, Sep 4 | Cebu Pacific
        $170 $197
        14% off
        14% off
        $197 $170
      • MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 26 | Cebu Pacific
        PVG 1:35 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MNL 5:35 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Wed, Sep 2 | Cebu Pacific
        $185 $197
        6% off
        6% off
        $197 $185
      • MNL 6:25 AM
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:50 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | Air China
        SHA 12:00 PM
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        MNL 1:30 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Mon, Sep 7 | Air China
        $150 $197
        24% off
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:35 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 30 | Air China
        PVG 2:05 PM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        MNL 1:30 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Sat, Sep 5 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:35 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 23 | Air China
        SHA 12:25 PM
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Thu, Aug 27 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:35 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 25 | Air China
        SHA 12:25 PM
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Thu, Aug 27 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 1:50 AM
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:00 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 20 | Air China
        SHA 2:45 PM
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Wed, Aug 26 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 1:50 AM
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        SHA 8:00 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 22 | Air China
        SHA 12:25 PM
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Mon, Aug 24 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Thu, Aug 13 | Air China
        PVG 9:30 AM
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Mon, Aug 17 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 1:50 AM
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        SHA 8:00 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 15 | Air China
        SHA 8:55 AM
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Mon, Aug 17 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 1:50 AM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 6:45 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 11 | Air China
        SHA 8:25 PM
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Tue, Aug 18 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 1:50 AM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 6:45 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 18 | Air China
        PVG 9:30 AM
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        MNL 12:20 AM
        Shanghai - Manila | Sun, Aug 23 | Air China
        $150
        24% off
        $197 $150
      • MNL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
        SHA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MNL 4:00 PM
        Shanghai - Manila | Mon, Jul 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Cebu Pacific
        $81 $111
        27% off
        27% off
        $111 $81
      • MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | Cebu Pacific
        $96 $111
        14% off
        14% off
        $111 $96
      • MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Cebu Pacific
        $97 $111
        13% off
        13% off
        $111 $97
      • MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 24 | Cebu Pacific
        $97
        13% off
        $111 $97
      • MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 25 | Cebu Pacific
        $97
        13% off
        $111 $97
      • MNL 8:20 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Manila - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 10 | Cebu Pacific
        $97
        13% off
        $111 $97
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 3:20 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 4 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $104
        6% off
        $111 $104
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        SHA 7:30 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 1 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $104
        6% off
        $111 $104
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        SHA 7:30 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Fri, Jul 31 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $104
        6% off
        $111 $104
      • MNL 2:55 AM
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        SHA 9:50 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 30 | Shenzhen Airlines
        $104
        6% off
        $111 $104
      • MNL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:00 PM
        Manila - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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Find cheap airlines flights from Manila to Shanghai

You can choose from 9 airlines that fly from Manila to Shanghai, including Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and China Eastern Airlines. Cebu Pacific has lowest fares on this route.
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Cebu Pacific logo Cebu Pacific
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Air China logo Air China
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manila to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Manila to Shanghai

The distance between Manila and Shanghai is approximately 1,844.33 km. It takes around 3 hours 32 minutes on average to fly from Manila to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$81
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$150
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,844.33 km
Average flight time3 hours 32 minutes
Popular airlinePhilippine Airlines
Flight statistics for the Manila–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Manila to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Manila to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Manila to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Manila to Shanghai is August, with an average price of $121; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $175.

$175
$148
$121
$94
    Cheapest
  • $172
    Jul
  • $121
    Aug
  • $134
    Sep
  • $159
    Oct
  • $138
    Nov
  • $138
    Dec
  • $124
    Jan
  • $136
    Feb
  • $153
    Mar
  • $157
    Apr
  • $175
    May
  • $156
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Manila to Shanghai?

Average price of round-trip flights from Manila to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Manila to Shanghai are found during March, with an average price of $288. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to $338.

$338
$313
$288
$263
    Cheapest
  • $298
    Jul
  • $295
    Aug
  • $290
    Sep
  • $328
    Oct
  • $289
    Nov
  • $338
    Dec
  • $310
    Jan
  • $308
    Feb
  • $288
    Mar
  • $308
    Apr
  • $313
    May
  • $335
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Shanghai (MNL-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cebu Pacific offers one-way fares as low as $81 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to PVG on Wed, Sep 2), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $150 departing on Mon, Aug 31 and returning on Mon, Sep 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Manila to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Philippine Airlines Cebu Pacific China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 32 minutes to fly from Manila (MNL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manila to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 10 flight per week flying from Manila to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Philippine Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PR336 (11:25) China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/T/F/S -- MU212 (02:58) Cebu Pacific: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 5J678 (20:41)
  • To find best deals on flights from Manila to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 2, with one-way flights priced at just $81.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Cebu Pacific.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Shanghai on July 29, 2026 with Cebu Pacific, with prices starting at $99.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (MNL-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Manila is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flight from Manila (MNL) to Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai is a major municipality in China located near the estuary of the River Yangtze. The city is the most populous urban area of China and the world’s second-most populous city proper. Shanghai, called Hu for short is an international metropolis is a global center for innovation, finance, and transportation. The cultural center of East China is a popular tourist destination, known for its multicultural glamour, modernization, and the beautiful blend of western with the traditional oriental. The city skyline is dotted with modern skyscrapers with old Shikumen. Visitors love the modern environment intertwined with Chinese traditions. 
Tip: Shanghai experiences a humid subtropical climate with chilly a damp winters and humid and hot summers. Best months to visit are from June to September. 

Flights to Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is one of the two airports serving Shanghai. Hongqiao Airport is located in Changning District near the town of Hongqiao. 

There are several daily flights from Manila to Shanghai. Direct flights to Shanghai are not there. One-stop flights are by Cathay Pacific Airlines and usually take 6 hours and 40 minutes. Flights by China Southern Airlines, EVA Air airways, and Asiana airlines are other options of cheap flights from Manila.

Tip: Book tickets in advance if travelling in peak travel period from June to September and Chinese New Year (January/February). 

Things to see in Shanghai:

Shanghai is the biggest city in china and a metropolis with numerous attractions. Bund, the heart of Shanghai is a popular waterfront promenade lined with beautiful colonial era-buildings. Huangpu River passing through the city is good for a river cruise and people enjoy the view of Shanghai skyline with various prominent buildings. Yu Garden is the largest ancient garden of shanghai and is known for its Ming and Qing architecture. Visit the Old City God temple near the garden and explore the surrounding local streets and snack shops. Jade Buddha Temple is a famous Buddha shrine of the city. The temple has many Buddha statues and impressive pictures of Heavenly Kings. 

Tip: Take a day trip to the ancient Zhujiajao water town and enjoy the numerous waterways, bridges, local customs and ancient buildings.

Shopping in Shanghai:

Shanghai is known as the “Shopping Paradise” and “Oriental Paris” as the city has a plethora of shopping options. The city tourism industry provides the best shopping experience to its visitors and has adopted a Tax refund policy to welcome more visitors. The most popular shopping areas of Shanghai are the “Four Streets and four Cities”. The “Four Streets” are Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, North Sichuan Road and Middle Tibet Road. Nanjing Road is the most popular commercial street in China and has a vast variety of shops both traditional and modern. Huaihai Road is known for its top-end designer shopping whereas North Sichuan Road is known for its inexpensive shopping. 

The “Four cities” are Yuyuan Bazaar, Xujiahui Shopping City, New Shanghai Shopping City and Jiali Sleepless City. All these areas are good for buying Chinese goods, local crafts, and branded products. 

Tip: Most of the Tax-free stores are located in the Yu Garden and Nanjing Road. 

Explore the Pearl of the Orient with Trip.com. The Trip.com app is perfect for any and all travel-related information. One can access the app on mobile or visit the website to know about Manila to Shanghai flights. Best would be to combine Manila - Shanghai flight booking for great deals with discount hotel reservations. Plan the memorable trip with the help of 24-hour customer service and quality travel service of Trip.com.

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