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Cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai, China from ₱5,936

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — SHA
Feb 16 — Feb 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Shanghai are usually found in September or July, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Manila to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱8,963

One-way from

₱5,936

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₱14,306
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 3/16-3/21
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/19
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₱28,411 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱12,784 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Manila to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2026.

Mon 3/162:55 am
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop14h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 3/216:25 pm
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop7h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/16₱8,963
Sun 2/15:55 pm
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop6h 50m
China Southern
Mon 2/96:45 am
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop10h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 1/15₱9,023
Sun 2/18:20 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 45m
Cebu Pacific
Mon 3/21:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop4h 00m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/17₱9,260
Sun 7/58:35 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
Thu 7/91:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱9,319
Sun 12/68:35 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
Fri 12/111:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop4h 20m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱9,379
Sat 1/315:55 pm
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop27h 40m
China Southern
Mon 2/96:45 am
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop15h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/15₱9,557
Tue 6/98:30 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Sat 6/131:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop3h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱9,854
Mon 2/168:20 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 45m
Cebu Pacific
Sun 2/221:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop4h 00m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱10,150
Wed 7/18:35 pm
MNL
-
PVG
Nonstop3h 30m
Cebu Pacific
Mon 7/61:35 am
PVG
-
MNL
Nonstop4h 20m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 1/15₱10,210
Wed 3/185:55 pm
MNL
-
SHA
1 stop26h 25m
China Southern
Wed 9/163:50 pm
SHA
-
MNL
1 stop24h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 1/16₱10,269
Tue 2/312:00 pm
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 10m
China Southern
Sat 2/710:50 pm
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop18h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 1/17₱10,566
Sat 2/145:55 pm
MNL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
China Southern
Sat 2/216:45 am
PVG
-
MNL
1 stop10h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 1/15₱10,803

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manila to Shanghai that are best for you.

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ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/16

2:55 am-5:20 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/21

6:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop7h 15m

₱8,963

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/1

8:20 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

1:35 am-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

₱9,260

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/18

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/16

3:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

₱10,269

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 2/14

5:55 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/21

9:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

₱10,922

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 1/27

5:55 pm-9:15 am

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/28

2:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 00m

₱11,278

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 1/27

5:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/28

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop28h 05m

₱11,397

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/1

5:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

9:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

₱11,516

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 2/14

2:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

10:05 pm-1:40 am

1 stop27h 35m

₱11,872

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 10m

₱12,169

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 3/5

2:55 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/13

5:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

₱12,169

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila 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 16, 2026.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Shanghai (average of ₱6,292). Flying from Manila to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₱9,379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2026.

When flying from Manila to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Manila to Shanghai?

How often are flights from Manila to Shanghai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Manila and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Manila to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manila to Shanghai flights?

Over the last year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 January 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and China Southern from Manila to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

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
1,133 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

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
1,133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

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
1,133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

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
1,133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

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
1,133 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manila to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manila to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Manila to Shanghai, you will be flying from Ninoy Aquino Intl. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) is just 10.9 km from the center of the city. Ninoy Aquino Intl is the only Manila airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Shanghai per day. 8 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Manila to Shanghai?

    Departing from Manila to Shanghai will take you 3h 45m. The distance between Manila and Shanghai is about 1851 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Shanghai round-trip?

    China Southern, at ₱6,187, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manila to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Shenzhen Airlines and Air China. China Southern is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manila to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cebu Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₱4,166. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Manila to Shanghai for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Manila to Shanghai?

    Flights departing from Manila and landing in Shanghai layover in Guangzhou most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Manila to Shanghai flights?

    Manila to Shanghai flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Hong Kong.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Shanghai (average of ₱6,292). Flying from Manila to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₱9,379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Manila to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Manila to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest₱6,187Average₱10,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest₱7,553Average₱10,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest₱8,095Average₱10,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest₱8,799Average₱10,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cebu PacificCheapest₱9,243Average₱13,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₱11,307Average₱14,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest₱11,738Average₱15,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest₱11,837Average₱15,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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