Cheap flights from Manila to Shanghai from $129 MNL → PVG, SHA
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $180 with Air China, 13 Dec – 22 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $129 with Cebu Pacific, 12 Jul 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $129, Cebu Pacific, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $180, 13 Dec to 22 Dec
- Usual return price
- $224 to $316
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $177 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 45 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 27 departure dates is usually $224 to $316.
Cheapest return found recently
$180
13 Dec – 22 Dec · Air China
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 2:55 a.m. · Return leaves 1:30 p.m. · 22 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$263
6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 · Cebu Pacific
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 8:25 p.m. · Return leaves 1:35 a.m. · 7 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Manila to Shanghai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$180 13 Dec – 22 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$177 11 Dec – 15 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $40 to $197.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 27 departure dates from 1 Dec to 3 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
281 fares on 27 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 5 Dec | $194 | Air China | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 6 Dec | $227 | China Southern Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 7 Dec | $229 | Xiamen Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 9 Dec | $194 | Air China | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $177 | Air China | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 27 Dec | $367 | Xiamen Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 22 Dec | $180 | Air China | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $314 | China Southern Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $331 | China Eastern | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $354 | Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $262 | Air China | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $337 | Shenzhen Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $317 | Air China | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $277 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $263 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $274 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $264 | China Southern Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $294 | China Southern Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $226 | China Southern Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $196 | China Southern Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $324 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Feb 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | $263 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $221 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | $213 | China Southern Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $324 | Air China | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 | $307 | Vietnam Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 | $311 | Vietnam Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $177.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Xiamen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern, Philippine Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $129 to $140.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$129
12 Jul 2027 · Cebu Pacific
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 8:20 p.m. · 3 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$129
12 Jul 2027 · Cebu Pacific
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 8:20 p.m. · 3 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Every nonstop date from Manila to Shanghai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$129 12 Jul 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$101 26 Jan 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $80 to $164.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 26 Jan 2027 to 15 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 5 other departure dates within 3 days of 12 Jul 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2027 | $101 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 May 2027 | $161 | Vietnam Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Jun 2027 | $116 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Jul 2027 | $130 | Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jul 2027 | $140 | Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jul 2027 | $129 | Cebu Pacific | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jul 2027 | $130 | Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jul 2027 | $140 | Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jul 2027 | $140 | Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $101.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Vietnam Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Manila to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Dec – 22 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Manila to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $205 | $143 | +13% | 33 |
| 7–13 days | $204 | $151 | +12% | 31 |
| 14–29 days | $182 | $147 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $203 | $40 | +12% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $212 | $40 | +17% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $210 | $196 | +15% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $237 | $237 | +30% | 13 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 49 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Dec – 22 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Manila to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $180 with Air China, 13 Dec to 22 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $177 with Air China, 11 Dec to 15 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 27 departure dates is usually $224 to $316.
How much is a one-way flight from Manila to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $129 with Cebu Pacific, 12 Jul 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $101 with Cebu Pacific, 26 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $129 to $140.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Shanghai?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $177, 11 Dec to 15 Dec, found 4 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $101, 26 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Manila to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $263 with Cebu Pacific, 6 Jan 2027 to 17 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $129 with Cebu Pacific, 12 Jul 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Manila to Shanghai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Cebu Pacific on 12 Jul 2027, takes 3 h 45 min from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Manila to Shanghai?
Between 1 Dec and 3 May 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 7 of the 27 departure dates we hold, China Southern Airlines on 7 and Cebu Pacific on 6. Between 26 Jan 2027 and 15 Jul 2027, Philippine Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Cebu Pacific on 3 and Vietnam Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
