Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Shanghai and Cebu are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from PVG to CEB start at 20:55 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:15 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PVG to CEB flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Cebu (and then discovering more of the Philippines!) is a cinch with China Eastern. This popular carrier has direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is China Eastern.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier offering PVG to CEB flights. A dependable 92.31% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and CEB:
Guangzhou Airport
Incheon International Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is R 2,633. A return fare is currently R 4,231. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PVG to CEB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of PVG.
Shanghai Pudong Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near PVG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're coming in on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CEB:
Travel at your own pace with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and find adventure across Cebu and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Cebu. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cebu in September.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to CEB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.