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— SHA
Sep 10 — Sep 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 11, 2026.

Sat 10/172:55 am -
1 stop16h 15m
Thu 10/226:50 pm -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 8/10₱8,811
Mon 9/286:25 am -
1 stop13h 40m
Mon 10/51:55 pm -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 8/11₱8,993
Mon 9/286:25 am -
1 stop16h 25m
Mon 10/57:35 am -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/11₱9,115
Mon 12/72:55 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Fri 12/1110:00 pm -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 8/9₱9,601
Wed 8/191:50 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Fri 8/287:35 am -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/6₱9,662
Mon 11/92:55 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Mon 11/168:30 pm -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 8/11₱9,966
Mon 9/146:25 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Sun 9/202:45 pm -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 8/7₱9,966
Sat 9/126:25 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Fri 9/181:10 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 8/8₱10,026
Sat 9/126:25 am -
1 stop9h 35m
Thu 9/171:55 pm -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 8/8₱10,026
Sat 10/172:55 am -
1 stop16h 15m
Wed 10/2810:00 pm -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 8/9₱10,087
Wed 8/121:50 am -
1 stop18h 10m
Thu 8/208:45 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/7₱10,513
Mon 9/146:25 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Sun 9/209:45 pm -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 8/9₱10,756

Find flight deals to Shanghai

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 August 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱8,811

One-way from

₱4,861

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₱16,103
Air China
  • Air China
  • 10/17-10/22
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 12/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₱733 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱230 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on August 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 9/28

6:25 am-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/5

1:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 25m

₱8,993

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 8/22

3:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/27

6:50 pm-2:25 am

1 stop7h 35m

₱11,363

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 8/24

10:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

2:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

₱12,153

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 am-9:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/18

3:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop10h 05m

₱12,518

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 10/10

2:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/16

3:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop10h 05m

₱13,551

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 9/24

6:25 am-6:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/1

7:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop28h 55m

₱14,280

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/1

6:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/8

6:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop29h 35m

₱14,280

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/26

2:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/30

5:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

₱16,346

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/8

2:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

11:30 am-12:20 am

1 stop12h 50m

₱16,771

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/8

4:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

3:50 pm-4:20 am

1 stop12h 30m

₱17,987

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Manila to Shanghai takes 3 hours 25 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, China Southern and Cathay Pacific.

Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
From ₱11,473
China Southern
China Southern
From ₱7,121
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₱11,908
China Eastern
China Eastern
From ₱13,855

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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).

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

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 23 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.

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 August 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,Philippine Airlines, andChina 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
1,448 reviews
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Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
1,014 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Southern
7.3
Good
173 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cebu Pacific
6.8
Okay
222 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

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 25 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. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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