Can I fly direct from Manila to Shanghai?

Direct flights from Manila to Shanghai are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total flights, historically accounting for 5.8% of options. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve two stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, travelers may more frequently encounter itineraries with at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Manila to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Manila to Shanghai typically takes 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1851 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 30 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time-saving benefit of securing a direct route when available.

How often do cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai come up?

Cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers can often find favorable prices for this route. The consistent availability of deals makes it a popular route for price-conscious travelers.

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Manila to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $213. Other cost-effective options include July, with a median of $371, and September, at $402. These months offer the best opportunities to find lower prices for this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Manila to Shanghai typically range from $340 to $558, with a median price of $439. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 5.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey from Manila to Shanghai.

A typical journey from Manila to Shanghai takes approximately 7h 10m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route. For those rare direct flights, the journey time is also around 7h 10m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to 14h 20m.

The distance between Manila and Shanghai is 1,851 kilometers, classifying this route as a medium-haul flight. This distance generally translates to several hours of travel, often involving a layover given the current flight landscape.

How much is a round trip from Manila to Shanghai

Regular price: $204 - $360

Prices for flights from Manila to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $204 and $360. The current lowest deal is $145 with Air China, for travel from November 11 to November 18.

now $145

Low $204

High $360

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Manila to Shanghai is July, with a median price of $347. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $573. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $347

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $573

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manila to Shanghai

Cebu Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Shanghai

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$428

$296

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$294

$194

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$329

$194

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$276

$234

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$308

$241

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$287

$163

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manila to Shanghai

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$331 → $147

56%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$371 → $194

48%

8 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 10

$308 → $153

50%

6 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 8

$287 → $147

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Shanghai

Manila - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Manila to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $439.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $213, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 10m

Direct flights from Manila to Shanghai typically take 7h 10m, while connecting flights average 14h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.8% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights

Cebu Pacific provides direct flight options for the Manila to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Manila to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Manila main airports to depart from

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a good choice for flights from Manila to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from Manila city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Manila to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~165 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$197

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$1,959

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From MNL

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Nov 06

Shanghai, China

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$2,056

$386

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From MNL

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Nov 04

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$1,969

$386

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Business Class

From MNL

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Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$1,965

$386

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Business Class

From MNL

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Nov 07

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$1,958

$386

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Business Class

From MNL

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Nov 01

Shanghai, China

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$1,955

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From MNL

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Shanghai, China

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$1,959

$386

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Business Class

From MNL

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Nov 04

Shanghai, China

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$1,970

$386

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Business Class

From MNL

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Nov 06

Shanghai, China

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$1,963

$386

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Business Class

From MNL

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Nov 01

Shanghai, China

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Manila to Shanghai is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $484. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging around $606. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $561, suggesting that last-minute deals are not common for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Manila to Shanghai is considered to be $340 or less. The median price for this route was $439. Prices can go up to $558 or more, which represents the 75th percentile of observed fares. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $340 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Shanghai, with a median price of $213. Other relatively inexpensive months include July, with a median price of $371, and September, with a median price of $402. The annual median price for this route is $439, indicating that prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the year.

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Manila to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Manila to Shanghai

Regular price: $204 - $360

Prices for flights from Manila to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $204 and $360. The current lowest deal is $145 with Air China, for travel from November 11 to November 18.

now $145

Low $204

High $360

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Shanghai

July

Cheapest

Flights from $347

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $573

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manila to Shanghai

Cebu Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Shanghai

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$428

$296

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$294

$194

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$329

$194

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$276

$234

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$308

$241

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MNL - Shanghai

Manila (MNL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$287

$163

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manila to Shanghai

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$331 → $147

56%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$371 → $194

48%

8 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 10

$308 → $153

50%

6 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 8

$287 → $147

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Shanghai

Manila - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Manila to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $439.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $213, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 10m

Direct flights from Manila to Shanghai typically take 7h 10m, while connecting flights average 14h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.8% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights

Cebu Pacific provides direct flight options for the Manila to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Manila to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Manila main airports to depart from

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a good choice for flights from Manila to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from Manila city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Manila to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$1,973

$386

Save $1,587

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Manila to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Manila to Shanghai

Manila to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Manila to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Shanghai

Direct flights from Manila to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manila to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Shanghai

Manila - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 7h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Manila main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Nov 04

Nov 01

Nov 06

Nov 04

Nov 03

Nov 07

Nov 01

Nov 08

Nov 04

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Nov 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manila to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Manila to Shanghai cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Manila to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Manila to Shanghai?

How long does it take to fly from Manila to Shanghai?

How often do cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai come up?

Related routes

More routes from Manila

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Manila to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Manila to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Manila to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Manila to Shanghai

Direct flights from Manila to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Manila to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manila to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Manila to Shanghai

Manila - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 7h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Manila main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Nov 01

Nov 04

Nov 01

Nov 06

Nov 04

Nov 03

Nov 07

Nov 01

Nov 08

Nov 04

Nov 06

Nov 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manila to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Manila to Shanghai cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Manila to Shanghai?