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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on janvier 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱9,036

One-way from

₱5,885

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₱14,327
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/1-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 55m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 3/21
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₱440 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱212 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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dim. 2/15:55 pm
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop6h 50m
China Southern
lun. 2/96:45 am
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop10h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 1/15₱9,036
mer. 2/45:55 pm
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop6h 50m
China Southern
dim. 2/810:50 pm
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop18h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 1/13₱9,155
mer. 2/412:00 pm
MNL
-
SHA
1 stop21h 15m
China Southern
dim. 2/81:50 pm
SHA
-
MNL
1 stop27h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 1/13₱9,214
mer. 12/28:35 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
mar. 12/81:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱9,274
dim. 7/58:35 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
jeu. 7/91:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱9,333
dim. 12/68:35 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
ven. 12/111:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop4h 20m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱9,393
sam. 1/315:55 pm
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop27h 40m
China Southern
lun. 2/96:45 am
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/15₱9,571
mar. 6/98:30 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
sam. 6/131:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱9,868
mer. 6/108:35 pm
MNL
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PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
mar. 6/161:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/13₱9,987
lun. 2/168:20 pm
MNL
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PVG
Nonstop3h 45m
Cebu Pacific
dim. 2/221:35 am
PVG
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MNL
Nonstop4h 00m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱10,165
mer. 7/18:35 pm
MNL
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PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
lun. 7/61:35 am
PVG
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MNL
Nonstop4h 20m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱10,225
ven. 2/138:20 am
MNL
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PVG
1 stop27h 05m
China Southern
mar. 2/1710:50 pm
PVG
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MNL
1 stop23h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/14₱10,463

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Fly from

Manila

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

mar. 6/9

8:30 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sam. 6/13

1:35 am-5:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

₱9,868

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

sam. 2/14

5:55 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sam. 2/21

9:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

₱10,938

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

mar. 1/27

5:55 pm-9:15 am

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 1/28

2:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 00m

₱11,295

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

jeu. 3/5

2:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/16

6:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop7h 15m

₱11,889

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

sam. 3/7

3:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/16

6:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop7h 15m

₱11,889

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

jeu. 3/5

2:55 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 3/12

5:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

₱12,186

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

ven. 3/6

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dim. 3/8

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 10m

₱12,186

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

jeu. 3/5

5:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dim. 3/8

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 10m

₱12,186

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

jeu. 3/5

2:55 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven. 3/13

5:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

₱12,186

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

lun. 3/2

8:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 3/9

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 10m

₱12,246

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manila to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Manila to Shanghai takes 3 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Manila to Shanghai are Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern.

Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
From ₱11,345
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₱11,324
China Southern
China Southern
From ₱6,196
Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific
From ₱7,781

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Shanghai are China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines and Air China.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated janvier 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and China Southern to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
954 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
189 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cebu Pacific
6.8
Okay
205 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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