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Flights from Shanghai to Cebu

What to know about flights from Shanghai to Cebu?

The distance between Shanghai and Cebu is approximately 2,327.69 km. It takes around 4 hours 45 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Cebu. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is December.

Cheapest one-way
$144
Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific SHA-CEB 4h 35m · Nonstop Fri, Dec 4
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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific SHA-CEB 4h 35m · Nonstop Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
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Recommended airlines
Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific Cheapest · From $144 China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Most booked
When to travel
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,327.69 km
Flight distance
4h 45m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Cebu over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $144 and round-trip from $257. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 1:05 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        CEB 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Sun, Dec 6 | Cebu Pacific
        CEB 7:45 PM
        4h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 10 | Cebu Pacific
        $257 $383
        33% off
        33% off
        $383 $257
      • PVG 1:05 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        CEB 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Fri, Dec 4 | Cebu Pacific
        CEB 7:45 PM
        4h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 8 | Cebu Pacific
        $260 $383
        32% off
        32% off
        $383 $260
      • PVG 1:05 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        CEB 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Wed, Dec 9 | Cebu Pacific
        CEB 7:45 PM
        4h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 12 | Cebu Pacific
        $263 $383
        31% off
        31% off
        $383 $263
      • PVG 3:50 PM
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        CEB 4:00 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Tue, Oct 13 | Vietnam Airlines
        CEB 5:00 AM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:25 PM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 16 | Vietnam Airlines
        $269
        30% off
        $383 $269
      • PVG 3:50 PM
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        CEB 4:00 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Tue, Oct 20 | Vietnam Airlines
        CEB 5:00 AM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:25 PM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 23 | Vietnam Airlines
        $278
        27% off
        $383 $278
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        CEB 3:30 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Tue, Dec 1 | Vietnam Airlines
        CEB 4:45 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 4 | Vietnam Airlines
        $278
        27% off
        $383 $278
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        CEB 3:30 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Thu, Nov 12 | Vietnam Airlines
        CEB 4:45 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 18 | Vietnam Airlines
        $278
        27% off
        $383 $278
      • PVG 1:05 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        CEB 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Wed, Nov 25 | Cebu Pacific
        CEB 12:40 PM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:05 AM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | Cebu Pacific
        $279
        27% off
        $383 $279
      • PVG 8:35 AM
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        CEB 6:10 PM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Thu, Oct 15 | Cathay Pacific
        CEB 7:20 PM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 4:25 PM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | Cathay Pacific
        $279
        27% off
        $383 $279
      • PVG 1:20 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        CEB 10:50 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Mon, Oct 12 | Cathay Pacific
        CEB 12:00 PM
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:15 PM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 18 | Cathay Pacific
        $279
        27% off
        $383 $279
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CEB 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
        CEB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Cebu - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 1:05 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        CEB 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Fri, Dec 4 | Cebu Pacific
        $144 $235
        39% off
        39% off
        $235 $144
      • PVG 1:05 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        CEB 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Wed, Dec 9 | Cebu Pacific
        $145 $235
        38% off
        38% off
        $235 $145
      • PVG 1:05 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        CEB 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Wed, Dec 2 | Cebu Pacific
        $159 $235
        32% off
        32% off
        $235 $159
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        CEB 9:25 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Sat, Nov 21 | Cebu Pacific
        $158
        33% off
        $235 $158
      • PVG 4:05 AM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        CEB 1:15 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Tue, Oct 13 | Jeju Air
        $162
        31% off
        $235 $162
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        CEB 12:55 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Mon, Oct 12 | Cebu Pacific
        $163
        31% off
        $235 $163
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        CEB 7:20 PM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Fri, Nov 20 | Cebu Pacific
        $168
        28% off
        $235 $168
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        CEB 7:20 PM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Sun, Nov 8 | Cebu Pacific
        $168
        28% off
        $235 $168
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        CEB 5:55 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Fri, Nov 6 | Cebu Pacific
        $170
        28% off
        $235 $170
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        CEB 9:25 AM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Tue, Oct 27 | Cebu Pacific
        $171
        27% off
        $235 $171
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CEB 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Cebu | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Cebu flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Cebu are China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Xiamen Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. Cebu Pacific offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Cebu Pacific logo Cebu Pacific
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Cebu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Cebu

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Cebu is October, with an average price of $194; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $301.

$301
$248
$194
$141
  • $194
    Oct
  • $230
    Nov
  • $251
    Dec
  • $218
    Jan
  • $299
    Feb
  • $200
    Mar
  • $301
    Apr
  • $226
    May
  • $223
    Jun
  • $226
    Jul
  • $212
    Aug
  • $261
    Sep

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

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Cebu 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 Shanghai to Cebu are found during October, with an average price of $288. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to $654.

$654
$471
$288
$105
  • $288
    Oct
  • $309
    Nov
  • $496
    Dec
  • $376
    Jan
  • $654
    Feb
  • $310
    Mar
  • $485
    Apr
  • $358
    May
  • $382
    Jun
  • $353
    Jul
  • $404
    Aug
  • $507
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Cebu during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Cebu during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cebu are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $162.

$187
$175
$162
$150
    Cheapest
  • $166
    8
    Oct
  • $167
    9
  • $178
    10
  • $187
    11
  • $187
    12
  • $162
    13
  • $172
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cebu (SHA-CEB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cebu Pacific offers one-way fares as low as $144 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CEB on Fri, Dec 4), while Cebu Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $257 departing on Sun, Dec 6 and returning on Thu, Dec 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Cebu with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Cebu Pacific Xiamen 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 4 hours 45 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Cebu (CEB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Cebu 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 3 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Cebu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- MU5023 (21:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Cebu, 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 Fri, Dec 4, with one-way flights priced at just $144.
    · 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 Cebu travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Cebu is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Cebu on October 15, 2026 with Vietnam Airlines, with prices starting at $251.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Cebu: Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (PVG-CEB) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Cebu and Shanghai is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Cebu is $335. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Cebu is $495. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Cebu, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Cebu Pacificare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Cebu. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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