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₱5,189+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

— SHA
Oct 6 — Oct 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Wed 9/306:25 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 10/79:30 am -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 9/2₱8,690
Wed 9/306:25 am -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 10/78:55 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 9/2₱8,690
Sat 9/56:25 am -
1 stop16h 25m
Thu 9/106:50 pm -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 9/3₱8,753
Sun 9/276:25 am -
1 stop27h 30m
Sun 10/48:00 pm -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 9/2₱8,815
Sun 9/276:25 am -
1 stop9h 35m
Sun 10/48:55 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 9/2₱8,815
Thu 10/16:25 am -
1 stop10h 30m
Sun 10/41:30 pm -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 9/4₱8,878
Mon 9/142:55 am -
1 stop11h 55m
Fri 9/189:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 9/4₱8,940
Wed 9/22:55 am -
1 stop19h 05m
Sat 9/51:30 pm -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/1₱9,065
Tue 12/152:25 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Wed 12/238:35 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 9/2₱9,190
Thu 10/16:25 am -
1 stop10h 30m
Mon 10/51:55 pm -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 9/4₱9,315
Mon 9/286:25 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Mon 10/59:30 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 9/4₱9,378
Mon 9/286:25 am -
1 stop13h 40m
Mon 10/51:30 pm -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 9/4₱9,378

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Round-trip from

₱8,690

One-way from

₱5,189

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₱15,317
Air China
  • Air China
  • 9/30-10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 11/16-12/31
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱227 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 10/3

11:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱6,752

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/12

2:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,502

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/23

3:45 am-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,502

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/14

9:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,627

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/16

9:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,752

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 9/24

3:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,002

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 9/13

10:05 pm-8:50 am

1 stop10h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,253

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 10/3

2:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,878

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/1

5:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,940

ManilaShanghai

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/9

3:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,940

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Cheapflights Insights

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 ₱11,804
China Southern
China Southern
From ₱7,599
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₱12,149
China Eastern
China Eastern
From ₱14,255

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

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,Air China, andPhilippine Airlines 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
1,471 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

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
1,471 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

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.)
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

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
1,023 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

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
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

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
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

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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