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Cebu.$408 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Cebu.$408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Cebu.$408 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Wed, 13 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Cebu.$409 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.
Cebu.$410 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $410, select.
Cebu.$433 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
Cebu.$454 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $454, select.
Cebu.$460 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $433
Jul
from $408
Aug
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Sep
from $408
Oct
from $559
Nov
from $454
Dec
from $460
Jan
from $534
Feb
from $556
Mar
from $503
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May
from $508

Direct flights from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International

Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Cebu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mactan-Cebu International.

Shanghai to Cebu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$408
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International is $408. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International.
China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International.
As of June 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Thursday, 3 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mactan-Cebu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cebu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know

  • Shanghai is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • Take off on a direct Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.

  • Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Shanghai.

  • You can pick from 3 direct services a week between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). This is the most popular route, with China Eastern Airlines offering a 8:55pm departure from PVG to CEB.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Shanghai to CEB.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Get to your destination in one go from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Direct flights from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) operate from here.

  • You can get away on a direct flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from PVG.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with China Eastern Airlines between PVG and CEB.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to CEB leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • PVG is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • 78.11% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is one of the main options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and CEB.

  • The drive from central Shanghai to SHA generally takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Shanghai to CEB flight? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

  • Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 85.58% of them landing on schedule.

  • The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • Right now, $202 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $408. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from Shanghai to CEB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport ticket.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Shanghai to CEB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the best deal on a flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). July is the busiest month to travel to Cebu. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.

  • Lock in a Shanghai to CEB flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

More about Cebu

Explore more of the Philippines

  • You've seen Cebu, now it's time to explore more of the Philippines. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Iloilo to check off its leading attractions. From Sunflower Garden to Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Iligan is another essential stop in the Philippines and is around 241 kilometres south of Cebu. No journey is complete without experiencing Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Cebu

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