Are direct flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can often be more affordable, especially if you are willing to spend extra time traveling.

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Puerto Princesa flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during the off-peak season often results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes lead to substantial savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Shanghai to Puerto Princesa flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can add up and impact the total cost of your trip.

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2026-11-06 – 2026-11-12
SHA - Puerto Princesa
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CN¥1,945
CN¥2,012
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2026-10-31 – 2026-11-28
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CN¥1,816
CN¥2,059
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CN¥1,850
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SHA - Puerto Princesa
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CN¥1,997
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CN¥2,373
CN¥2,093
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SHA - Puerto Princesa
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Shanghai to Puerto Princesa: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

A typical journey from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa takes about 23h 50m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 2401 kilometers. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, the overall travel time accounts for these connections.

When considering cheap flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa, right now fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $251–$506, with a median of $305. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of price changes.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa, October stands out with a median fare of $202. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $245, and November, where the median fare is $247. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

There are currently no direct flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. This means you should expect to make at least one stop during your journey to Puerto Princesa from Shanghai.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Regular price: CN¥1,599 - CN¥3,416

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa is between CNY 1599 and CNY 3416. The current lowest deal is CNY 1999 with Cebu Pacific for travel from Nov 6-Nov 12.

now CN¥1,999

Low CN¥1,599

High CN¥3,416

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa is October, with a median price of $202. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $526. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥202

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥526

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Cebu Pacific

Cathay Pacific

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (SHA) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Shenzhen Airlines

CN¥2,714

CN¥2,932

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (SHA) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Shenzhen Airlines

CN¥2,333

CN¥4,763

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (SHA) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,306

CN¥2,972

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (PVG) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Cebu Pacific

CN¥1,828

CN¥2,234

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (PVG) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Cebu Pacific

CN¥2,087

CN¥2,489

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (PVG) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Cebu Pacific

CN¥1,889

CN¥2,093

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

CN¥2,373 → CN¥2,093

12%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

CN¥2,481 → CN¥2,241

10%

6 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 12

CN¥1,945 → CN¥1,999

1 night

Nov 24 - Nov 25

CN¥2,011 → CN¥2,093

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Shanghai - Puerto Princesa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa are below the typical level, starting from $251.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, February, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 50m

Flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa typically involve 1 stopover, with a median duration of 23h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific offers many deals

Cebu Pacific has offered 21 deals for connecting flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa appear regularly, with a median price of ¥1945.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Puerto Princesa, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,023

Puerto Princesa main airports to arrive at

Puerto Princesa International (PPS)

Cheapest

Fly into Puerto Princesa International Airport for convenient access to Puerto Princesa and surrounding Palawan attractions.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,070

Airports nearby Puerto Princesa used as alternative

San Vicente Airport (SWL)

Consider San Vicente Airport as it is the closest alternative on the same island, accessible by road.

📍 ~170 km from Puerto Princesa (reachable by car)

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Princesa

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Oct 07

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

85% AI deal score

$1,444

$776

Save $668

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Business Class

From SHA

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Oct 29

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

85% AI deal score

$1,494

$793

Save $701

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

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Oct 29

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

84% AI deal score

$1,444

$793

Save $651

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

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Oct 29

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

84% AI deal score

$1,451

$793

Save $658

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 07

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

84% AI deal score

$1,442

$793

Save $649

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 07

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

84% AI deal score

$1,442

$793

Save $649

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 07

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

84% AI deal score

$1,442

$793

Save $649

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 19

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

84% AI deal score

$1,549

$862

Save $687

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 17

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

83% AI deal score

$1,522

$862

Save $660

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Dec 08

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

82% AI deal score

$1,322

$809

Save $513

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 07

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

81% AI deal score

$1,217

$776

Save $441

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 07

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

81% AI deal score

$1,215

$793

Save $422

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Princesa

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Also, signing up for price alerts may notify you of fare drops for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends for your specific route may help you decide on the optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it might add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Shanghai to Puerto Princesa: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Regular price: CN¥1,599 - CN¥3,416

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa is between CNY 1599 and CNY 3416. The current lowest deal is CNY 1999 with Cebu Pacific for travel from Nov 6-Nov 12.

now CN¥1,999

Low CN¥1,599

High CN¥3,416

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥202

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥526

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Cebu Pacific

Cathay Pacific

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (SHA) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Shenzhen Airlines

CN¥2,714

CN¥2,932

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (SHA) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Shenzhen Airlines

CN¥2,333

CN¥4,763

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (SHA) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,306

CN¥2,972

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (PVG) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Cebu Pacific

CN¥1,828

CN¥2,234

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (PVG) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Cebu Pacific

CN¥2,087

CN¥2,489

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Puerto Princesa

Shanghai (PVG) - Puerto Princesa (PPS)

Cebu Pacific

CN¥1,889

CN¥2,093

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

CN¥2,373 → CN¥2,093

12%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

CN¥2,481 → CN¥2,241

10%

6 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 12

CN¥1,945 → CN¥1,999

1 night

Nov 24 - Nov 25

CN¥2,011 → CN¥2,093

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Shanghai - Puerto Princesa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa are below the typical level, starting from $251.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, February, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 50m

Flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa typically involve 1 stopover, with a median duration of 23h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific offers many deals

Cebu Pacific has offered 21 deals for connecting flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa appear regularly, with a median price of ¥1945.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Puerto Princesa, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,023

Puerto Princesa main airports to arrive at

Puerto Princesa International (PPS)

Cheapest

Fly into Puerto Princesa International Airport for convenient access to Puerto Princesa and surrounding Palawan attractions.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,070

Airports nearby Puerto Princesa used as alternative

San Vicente Airport (SWL)

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

81% AI deal score

$1,215

$793

Save $422

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Princesa

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Shanghai to Puerto Princesa: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Direct flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Shanghai - Puerto Princesa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 23h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Cebu Pacific offers many deals

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Puerto Princesa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Puerto Princesa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Princesa

Best Elite deals to Puerto Princesa

Oct 07

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 07

Oct 07

Oct 07

Dec 19

Dec 17

Dec 08

Oct 07

Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Princesa

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa?

Are direct flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Puerto Princesa flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Shanghai to Puerto Princesa flights?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Puerto Princesa from other cities

Shanghai to Puerto Princesa: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Direct flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa

Shanghai - Puerto Princesa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 23h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Cebu Pacific offers many deals

Deals appear regularly

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Puerto Princesa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Puerto Princesa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Princesa

Best Elite deals to Puerto Princesa

Oct 07

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 07

Oct 07

Oct 07

Dec 19

Dec 17

Dec 08

Oct 07

Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Princesa

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa?