Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Cebu and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Pack your bags and choose from 12 weekly Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CEB to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
China Southern Airlines is your gateway to discovering Shanghai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
China Southern Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for CEB to PVG flights is China Eastern Airlines.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CEB and PVG:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
R 1,538 is the best price for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,291. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from CEB to PVG by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CEB to PVG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Of the flights that depart from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 69.4% land on time at their destination.
To get to Mactan-Cebu International Airport from central Cebu, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near CEB? If you've booked an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel near PVG if you're on a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that most visitors tend to miss. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.
When booking your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CEB to PVG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.