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Flight deals from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,231. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cebu.AED 519 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 6.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Mar 6, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 519, select.
Cebu.AED 520 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 520, select.
Cebu.AED 522 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 19.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 522, select.
Cebu.AED 523 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 6.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 523, select.
Cebu.AED 528 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 8.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 528, select.
Cebu.AED 607 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 15.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Jun 15, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 607, select.
Cebu.AED 607 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 607, select.
Cebu.AED 609 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 18.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 609, select.
Cebu.AED 681 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 14.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, May 14, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 681, select.
Cebu.AED 685 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 16.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Apr 16, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 685, select.
Cebu.AED 687 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 24.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Jul 24, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 687, select.
Cebu.AED 894 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 14.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 894, select.
Cebu.AED 917 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 9.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, May 9, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 917, select.
Cebu.AED 932 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 13.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Jun 13, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 932, select.
Cebu.AED 944 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 944, select.
Cebu.AED 946 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 21.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Jan 21, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 946, 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 March.
Apr
from AED 685
May
from AED 681
Jun
from AED 607
Jul
from AED 687
Aug
from AED 607
Sep
from AED 528
Oct
from AED 523
Nov
from AED 609
Dec
from AED 520
Jan
from AED 522
Feb
from AED 1,137
Mar
from AED 519

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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.

Mactan-Cebu International

10km from central Cebu
ClosestCheapest
from AED 519
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Bohol-Panglao International

83km from central Cebu
from AED 760
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Shanghai to Cebu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 519
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time4 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week4

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International is AED 929. 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.
There are 4 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International, as of April 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Mactan-Cebu International is usually January.
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 Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
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

  • Planning your vacation begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) out of here.

  • Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.

  • Shanghai and Cebu (where Mactan Cebu International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. Travel from PVG to CEB on China Eastern Airlines's 8:55pm flight.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to CEB, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • You can find a direct flight from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • China Eastern Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport jetting out of PVG.

  • The preferred choice for passengers flying between PVG and CEB is China Eastern.

  • With an impressive 92.31% of services landing on schedule, China Eastern is the top on-time carrier serving this route.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to CEB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • Located around 48 kilometers from the center of Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PVG make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.

  • The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Break up your flight from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport with a stop at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). One of the main stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and CEB, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to CEB flight:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 85% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.

Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu

  • Mactan Cebu International Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Cebu. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It takes around 50 minutes when traveling by public transport.

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

  • AED 519 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 929. These prices may change based on demand.

  • To find cheap flights from Shanghai to CEB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Shanghai to CEB couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport.

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

  • Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Cebu. January is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.

  • Book a Shanghai to CEB plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

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