⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Manila to Shanghai flights

Manila (MNL) to Shanghai (SHA): 1,153 miles (1,856 km) great-circle, about 2h 50m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $263 round-trip on China Southern, with 1 stop, departing May 18, 2026.

CZChina SouthernCZ3092
Depart
MNL
Manila, Philippines
11:55
2026-05-18
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Arrive
SHA
Shanghai, China
Returns 16:50
2026-06-01
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,153 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 50m
Trip type
Round-trip
$263
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Manila to Shanghai fare fly?

$263 round-trip, China Southern CZ3092, departing 2026-05-18 at 11:55, returning 2026-06-01. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Monday 14 nights later; the fare was observed 23 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Manila from Shanghai?

  • Distance: 1,153 miles (1,856 km) great-circle, heading north.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 50m.
  • Departure airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), Manila, Philippines, UTC+8 on May 18, 2026.
  • Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), China, UTC+8 on May 18, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Philippines to China.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 10 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: China Southern CZ3092, 1 stop, round-trip, 14 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Manila to Shanghai fare compare with other routes from MNL?

At $263, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MNL (median $265). That is 22.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the MNL median of 23.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MNL of similar length: Ho Chi Minh City (1,001 mi) at $206 and Bangkok (1,359 mi) at $331.

MNL to SHA is the only one of 30 MNL routes where China Southern priced cheapest. It is the 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from MNL.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Shanghai?

Of 32 departure airports with a fare to Shanghai, Manila (MNL) ranked 10th at $263. Lowest: $183 from Seoul (ICN); highest: $1810 from Buenos Aires (EZE); 11 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Spring Airlines (5), AirAsia (3), China Eastern (3), Air China (2), Qatar (2) and Xiamen Airlines (2), plus 15 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Manila, Asia/Shanghai; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Manila to Shanghai flight questions

How far is Manila from Shanghai by plane?

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Manila is about 1,153 miles (1,856 km) from Shanghai on a great-circle line from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), heading north. It is the 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from MNL. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Manila to Shanghai?

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About 2h 50m nonstop by our estimate for 1,153 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded China Southern fare was with 1 stop. 32 airports in our feed had a fare to Shanghai; this one ranked 10th, and 11 of the 32 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Manila and Shanghai?

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On May 18, 2026, Manila was on UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) and Shanghai on UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Manila was 12:00 in Shanghai. Neither Asia/Manila nor Asia/Shanghai shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Manila to Shanghai?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $263 per person round-trip on China Southern flight CZ3092, departing May 18, 2026, returning June 1, 2026, with 1 stop. At $263, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MNL (median $265). That is 22.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the MNL median of 23.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Manila to Shanghai?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Shanghai, 11 of the 32 recorded fares were nonstop. From MNL, 14 of 30 were. Routes from MNL of similar length: Ho Chi Minh City (1,001 mi) at $206 and Bangkok (1,359 mi) at $331.

Which airports serve flights from Manila to Shanghai?

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It departs Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines, and arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China. An international flight, Philippines to China. MNL to SHA is the only one of 30 MNL routes where China Southern priced cheapest.

Where else near Shanghai can you fly from Manila?

Guangzhou (CAN) $281Hong Kong (HKG) $198Vladivostok (VVO) $752Tokyo (TYO) $211Boracay (MPH) $105Da Nang (DAD) $248All flights from Manila →

Other cities with flights to Shanghai

From Seoul (ICN) $183From Hong Kong (HKG) $190From Guangzhou (CAN) $201From Beijing (PEK) $208From Taipei (TPE) $237From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $245

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