Cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai, China from ₱4,453

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — SHA
Oct 12 — Oct 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Shanghai are usually found in September or November, booked 86 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 September 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱8,392

One-way from

₱4,453

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₱11,875
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/22-9/25
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 20m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 9/30
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₱33,593 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱10,538 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 12, 2025.

Mon 9/228:20 amMNL - PVG
1 stop8h 10mChina Southern
Thu 9/256:35 amPVG - MNL
1 stop10h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 9/11₱8,392
Tue 9/238:20 amMNL - PVG
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Fri 9/265:50 pmPVG - MNL
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 9/11₱8,735
Fri 10/175:55 pmMNL - SHA
1 stop18h 40mXiamenAir
Mon 10/207:45 amSHA - MNL
1 stop9h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/11₱8,963
Sun 10/195:55 pmMNL - SHA
1 stop18h 40mXiamenAir
Sat 10/255:15 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop23h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/10₱9,077
Tue 9/235:45 pmMNL - SHA
1 stop15h 35mChina Southern
Fri 9/269:50 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 9/11₱9,420
Sat 12/132:55 amMNL - PVG
1 stop13h 50mAir China
Fri 12/197:30 amPVG - MNL
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Deal found 9/12₱9,477
Fri 9/122:55 amMNL - PVG
1 stop9h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 9/219:40 pmPVG - MNL
1 stop28h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 9/11₱9,591
Mon 10/209:00 pmMNL - SHA
1 stop11h 50mXiamenAir
Sun 10/2610:10 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop18h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/9₱9,763
Fri 10/35:45 pmMNL - PVG
1 stop19h 15mChina Southern
Fri 10/109:55 pmPVG - MNL
1 stop12h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12₱9,934
Fri 10/35:45 pmMNL - SHA
1 stop18h 35mChina Southern
Fri 10/108:50 amSHA - MNL
1 stop7h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12₱9,934
Wed 11/125:55 pmMNL - PVG
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Sun 11/166:55 amPVG - MNL
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10₱10,219
Fri 10/175:40 pmMNL - PVG
1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/208:35 amPVG - MNL
1 stop14h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11₱10,276

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Manila

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/17

5:55 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/20

7:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

₱8,963

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/3

5:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/10

9:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop12h 45m

₱9,934

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/16

2:55 am-2:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/20

4:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop9h 00m

₱10,276

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/27

10:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/3

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 10m

₱10,333

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/1

8:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/6

1:35 am-5:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

₱10,961

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/10

5:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

9:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop12h 45m

₱11,647

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/24

2:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/1

11:40 am-1:40 am

1 stop14h 00m

₱13,074

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 10/18

2:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/25

3:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop10h 05m

₱13,702

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/17

2:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/22

8:50 pm-1:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

₱13,987

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 11/12

12:10 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

10:50 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

₱14,729

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 86 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Shanghai (average of ₱177). Flying from Manila to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₱229). 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 September 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 73% on flights from Manila to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 September 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, and Philippine Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

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 10h 05m. The distance between Manila and Shanghai is about 1856 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 ₱5,900, 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 ₱4,453. 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?

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

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Shanghai (average of ₱177). Flying from Manila to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₱229). 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 September 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest₱5,900Average₱9,937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest₱6,601Average₱8,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest₱7,492Average₱9,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest₱8,378Average₱10,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Cebu PacificCheapest₱8,668Average₱12,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China EasternCheapest₱10,826Average₱14,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₱10,989Average₱13,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest₱11,206Average₱14,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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