Top Airlines Flying from Manila to Shanghai

Choose from 4 airlines fly from Manila to Shanghai, including Philippine Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Cebu Pacific has lowest fares on this route.

Search direct flights: from Manila to Shanghai for the next 3 months. Book one way from SAR 295 | Return ticket from SAR 790.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Manila to Shanghai

The distance between Manila and Shanghai is about 1,844.33km. The direct flights take around 3 hours 35 minutes. Visit Shanghai during July for peak season energy, or opt for September for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSAR 282
Cheapest return ticket priceSAR 495
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,844.33km
Average flight time3 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlinePhilippine Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Manila to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Manila to Shanghai are available between Oct 30 and Nov 5, with one way flights starting from SAR 284.

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  • Jan

    17
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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Manila to Shanghai?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manila to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Philippine Airlines China Eastern Airlines Cebu Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 35 minutes to fly from Manila (MNL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manila to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 15 flight per week flying from Manila to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Philippine Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PR336 (11:33) China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/T/F/S -- MU212 (02:50) Cebu Pacific: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- 5J678 (20:57)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Shanghai on October 26, 2025 with Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting at SAR 246.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (MNL-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Manila is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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