Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Manila and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 176 Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 03:55 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:10 with Philippines AirAsia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MNL to PVG flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can fly nonstop to Shanghai, China. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Cebu Pacific Air on this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MNL to PVG flights. An impressive 91.38% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MNL and PVG:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Currently, 67 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 146 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MNL to PVG by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MNL to PVG.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
When it comes to Ninoy Aquino International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Ninoy Aquino International Airport from central Manila, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MNL:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Shanghai's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Shanghai in April.
Book your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MNL to PVG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without dropping by Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.