Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Manila to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £65 and round-trip from £111. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Manila to Shanghai operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 19.0% on-time departure rate and a 71.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Manila to Shanghai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Manila to Shanghai are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and China Eastern Airlines, among 9 carriers on this route. Cebu Pacific offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Cebu Pacific logo Cebu Pacific
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manila to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Manila to Shanghai Flight Info

The distance between Manila and Shanghai is 1,844.33km. It takes around 3 hours 32 minutes on average to fly from Manila to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price £65
Cheapest return ticket price £111
Off-season travel month September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,844.33km
Average flight time 3 hours 32 minutes
Popular airline Philippine Airlines
Frequency ~10/week
Flight statistics for the Manila–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Manila to Shanghai Flights

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

Average price of one-way tickets from Manila to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Manila to Shanghai, fares are lowest in January (£93) and highest in May (£130).

£130
£112
£93
£75
    Cheapest
  • £110
    Sep
  • £118
    Oct
  • £103
    Nov
  • £103
    Dec
  • £93
    Jan
  • £102
    Feb
  • £114
    Mar
  • £117
    Apr
  • £130
    May
  • £117
    Jun
  • £107
    Jul
  • £97
    Aug

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

Average price of return tickets from Manila to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Manila to Shanghai, fares are lowest in March (£215) and highest in December (£252).

£252
£234
£215
£197
    Cheapest
  • £218
    Sep
  • £245
    Oct
  • £216
    Nov
  • £252
    Dec
  • £231
    Jan
  • £230
    Feb
  • £215
    Mar
  • £229
    Apr
  • £233
    May
  • £250
    Jun
  • £220
    Jul
  • £233
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Manila to Shanghai?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cebu Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £65 (for example, MNL–PVG on Tue, Nov 3). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air China offers fares from £111, departing on Thu, Oct 1 and returning on Mon, Oct 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manila to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Philippine Airlines Cebu Pacific China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Manila (MNL) to Shanghai (SHA) takes an average of 3 hours 32 minutes.
  • 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.
  • On average, 12 direct flights operate each week between Manila and Shanghai. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Philippine Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – PR336 (departure at 11:06) Cebu Pacific: S/-/T/W/-/F/- – 5J678 (departure at 20:51) China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/-/T/F/S – MU212 (departure at 02:34)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Manila to Shanghai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Nov 3, with one-way fares from just £65.
    · Compare airlines. Cebu Pacific currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Shanghai is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Shanghai on September 10, 2026 with Cebu Pacific, with prices starting at £53.
  • Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (MNL–PVG).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Manila is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Manila to Shanghai is £228. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Manila to Shanghai is £279. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Manila and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Cebu Pacificare the most popular budget airlines flying from Manila to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.