Cheap flights from Shanghai to Manila

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Cheapest round-trip flights $199
China Southern 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Manila is currently $199
Cheapest one-way flight $119
Cebu Pacific Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Feb 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Manila is currently $119
Cheapest nonstop flights $192
Cebu Pacific Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Manila is currently $192
Last-minute weekend getaway $544
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 24 hr Fri, Feb 20 — Sun, Feb 22
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Manila is currently $544
Cheapest business class flights $676
China Southern 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Manila is currently $676
Fastest flight 3 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Manila takes 3 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Manila is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–380
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–370

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Manila

  • Philippine Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $259
    Typical price: $340–800
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - MNL Every day
  • Cebu Pacific
    Nonstop
    from $282
    Typical price: $275–620
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - MNL Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $335–580
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - MNL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $272
    Typical price: $265–415
    113 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - MNL Every day
  • China Southern
    from $199
    Typical price: $205–530
    81 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - MNL Every day
  • Air China
    43 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - MNL Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Manila

  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
    Manila Philippines 29 min 6 mi
  • Clark International Airport (CRK)
    Angeles Philippines 1 hr 32 min 49 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Manila

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Manila are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $380.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Manila recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cebu Pacific from $119.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from Shanghai to Manila is $259, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Cebu Pacific flight from Shanghai to Manila is $282, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Manila is $272, flying from May 8 to May 14.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Manila is $199, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Manila starts at $199 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $119 and departs on Fri, Feb 27.
3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Manila.
Peak travel is during the tropical dry season (Dec–May), when the weather's hot but relatively dry. It's warm and humid during the rainy season (Jun–Oct). The Christian holidays of Holy Week and Easter (varies Mar/Apr) and Christmas (Dec) are also busy periods. Cinemalaya (Aug) is a festival of independent Philippine cinema.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Manila.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Manila really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Manila.

In terms of nonstop flights, Philippine Airlines is the most popular. Philippine Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Philippine Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) .

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 113 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Manila are:
  • Cebu Pacific offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Cebu Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) .
  • China Eastern offers 5 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) .
  • China Southern offers 81 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) .
  • Air China offers 43 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Manila.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Manila recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cebu Pacific from $119.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from Shanghai to Manila is $259, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Cebu Pacific flight from Shanghai to Manila is $282, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Manila is $272, flying from May 8 to May 14.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Manila is $199, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Manila.
  • There are 7 Philippine Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Manila per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Cebu Pacific direct flights from Shanghai to Manila per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Manila per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Manila at price $544 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Fri, Feb 20 to Sun, Feb 22.
Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Manila.
  • There are 7 Philippine Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Manila per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Cebu Pacific direct flights from Shanghai to Manila per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Manila per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Manila on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Manila start at $192 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 26 with Cebu Pacific.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Manila, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Manila start at $676 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Manila start at $199 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 11.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Manila, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Manila starts at $544 from Fri, Feb 20 to Sun, Feb 22 with Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Manila at price $544 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Fri, Feb 20 to Sun, Feb 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Manila, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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