Manila to Shanghai

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When is it cheapest to fly?

Oct: from €121 — show this month's calendar €121 OctNov: from €72 — show this month's calendar €72 NovDec: from €72 — show this month's calendar €72 DecJan: from €76 — show this month's calendar €76 JanFeb: from €112 — show this month's calendar €112 FebMar: from €93 — show this month's calendar €93 MarApr: from €141 — show this month's calendar €141 AprMay: from €140 — show this month's calendar €140 May

How the cheapest fare moved

Oct 28: €78 €78 Oct 21 Oct 28 low €72 · high €109

Departure-day prices · August 2027 Manila → Shanghai

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Best time to visit Shanghai — climate

Jan: ~11°C daytime, 2 rainy days 11° JanFeb: ~10°C daytime, 4 rainy days 10° FebMar: ~17°C daytime, 9 rainy days 17° MarApr: ~25°C daytime, 4 rainy days 25° AprMay: ~27°C daytime, 9 rainy days 27° MayJun: ~29°C daytime, 21 rainy days 29° JunJul: ~33°C daytime, 16 rainy days 33° JulAug: ~36°C daytime, 11 rainy days 36° AugSep: ~32°C daytime, 21 rainy days 32° SepOct: ~26°C daytime, 7 rainy days 26° OctNov: ~18°C daytime, 6 rainy days 18° NovDec: ~14°C daytime, 2 rainy days 14° Dec

Best value: Nov — fares from €72 and ~18°C daytime.

Flights from Manila to Shanghai start around €72 (direct flights available). Range seen recently: €72–106, based on 22 fares found by travellers.

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Cheapest cached fares Manila → Shanghai; direct flights available (e.g. 5J). · Based on 22 fares found by travellers in the last 48h

Cheapest round trips to Shanghai

Fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours — refreshed daily.

Dec 19 – Jan 7 China Eastern · Direct · 3h 25m €35 Book
Nov 1 – Nov 8 Air China · 1 stop · 7h 00m €126 Book
Nov 6 – Nov 8 Air China · 1 stop · 6h 40m €139 Book
Nov 13 – Nov 16 Shenzhen Airlines · 1 stop · 4h 45m €162 Book
Nov 13 – Nov 18 Shenzhen Airlines · 1 stop · 4h 45m €162 Book
Nov 13 – Nov 19 Shenzhen Airlines · 1 stop · 4h 45m €162 Book
Mar 9 – Mar 12 Cebu Pacific · Direct · 3h 40m €174 Book
Nov 6 – Nov 20 China Southern Airlines · 1 stop · 4h 50m €174 Book

Weather in Shanghai

Wed ☁️ 20° 12° 💧0%
Thu 🌦️ 23° 15° 💧45%
Fri 🌤️ 22° 13° 💧13%
Sat 🌫️ 23° 10° 💧0%
Sun 🌦️ 26° 16° 💧71%
Mon 🌦️ 21° 13° 💧72%
Tue 🌦️ 19° 13° 💧47%

In Aug, Shanghai typically sees ~32°C daytime highs and 23 rainy days.

Where to stay in Shanghai

3★+ hotels from €53/night (39 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai hotel · Shanghai
from €53/night★ 4
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Campanile Shanghai Bund Hotel hotel · Shanghai
from €71/night★ 3
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Dorsett Shanghai hotel · Shanghai
from €72/night★ 4
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Good to know

Time differenceSame time zone
Time in the air3h 25m

Things to do in Shanghai

Top-rated tours and tickets from €54 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €68
Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession★ 5.0 (170)
from €251
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train★ 5.0 (104)
from €259
Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner★ 5.0 (71)
from €54
2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China★ 5.0 (63)
from €68
Shanghai Food and Culture Tour with 10 dishes and 5 eateries★ 5.0 (55)
from €525
Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train★ 5.0 (55)

Tours and tickets provided by Viator (a Tripadvisor company). Some links earn Stayonomy a commission.

About Shanghai

Shanghai (上海; Zånhae in Shanghainese, Shànghǎi in Mandarin) is the most developed city in China, the country's main center for finance and fashion, and one of the world's most populous and important cities. Shanghai is a fascinating mix of East and West. It has historic shikumen (石库门) houses that blend the styles of Chinese houses with European design flair, and it has one of the richest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world.

Read the full Shanghai guide

Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA).

Round out the trip

eSIM for ShanghaiData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in ShanghaiCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-10-28. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.