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Cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai, China from ₱4,352

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — SHA
Jul 15 — Jul 221
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Shanghai are usually found in October 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 July 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱9,666

One-way from

₱4,352

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₱12,266
Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/19-11/24
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 9/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Manila to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₱29,470 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱9,250 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 10, 2025.

Wed 11/192:55 amMNL - PVG
1 stop9h 20mAir China
Mon 11/247:30 amPVG - MNL
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Deal found 7/9₱9,666
Fri 7/255:45 pmMNL - PVG
1 stop22h 45mChina Southern
Tue 7/295:50 pmPVG - MNL
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/8₱9,779
Tue 7/225:45 pmMNL - SHA
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Mon 7/286:50 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 7/9₱9,779
Wed 9/310:45 amMNL - PVG
1 stop9h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/69:35 amPVG - MNL
1 stop9h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/8₱9,892
Wed 9/38:15 pmMNL - PVG
Nonstop3h 50mCebu Pacific
Fri 9/51:35 amPVG - MNL
Nonstop3h 50mCebu Pacific
Deal found 7/8₱9,948
Thu 8/72:55 amMNL - PVG
1 stop7h 25mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 8/1512:00 pmPVG - MNL
1 stop13h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/9₱10,288
Thu 8/212:55 amMNL - SHA
1 stop7h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 8/294:40 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop9h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/8₱10,570
Fri 7/258:00 amMNL - SHA
1 stop7h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/294:50 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop7h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/9₱10,853
Mon 7/282:55 amMNL - PVG
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/25:45 pmPVG - MNL
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9₱11,249
Sat 8/22:55 amMNL - SHA
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/108:50 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10₱11,249
Thu 7/249:00 pmMNL - SHA
1 stop11h 50mXiamenAir
Wed 7/305:15 pmSHA - MNL
1 stop23h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/9₱11,418
Sat 7/262:25 amMNL - PVG
Nonstop3h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 8/89:35 pmPVG - MNL
Nonstop3h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/10₱12,888

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Manila to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated July 10, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 11/19

2:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

7:30 am-1:25 am

1 stop17h 55m

₱9,666

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 7/25

5:45 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/29

5:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop16h 45m

₱9,779

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 7/22

5:45 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/28

6:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop15h 45m

₱9,779

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/3

10:45 am-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/6

9:35 am-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

₱9,892

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/3

8:15 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/5

1:35 am-5:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

₱9,948

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/7

2:55 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/15

12:00 pm-1:40 am

1 stop13h 40m

₱10,288

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/21

2:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/29

4:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop9h 00m

₱10,570

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 7/25

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/29

4:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

₱10,853

ManilaShanghai

MNL - PVG

MNLPVG

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 7/28

2:55 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/2

5:45 pm-1:40 am

1 stop7h 55m

₱11,249

ManilaShanghai

MNL - SHA

MNLSHA

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 8/2

2:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/10

8:50 pm-1:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

₱11,249

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Shanghai

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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 June 27, 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 July 10, 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.

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

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 July 10, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, China Southern, and Vietnam 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

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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.

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

    Air China, at ₱9,666, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manila to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Cathay Pacific. Air China is currently priced 26% 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 ₱4,352. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Southern, 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 July 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest₱5,743Average₱10,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest₱6,522Average₱8,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest₱7,418Average₱8,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cebu PacificCheapest₱8,187Average₱12,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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XiamenAirCheapest₱8,295Average₱10,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapest₱9,444Average₱14,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest₱11,013Average₱14,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₱11,060Average₱13,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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