Flying from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Cebu.
You can choose from three weekly Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 02:40 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Eastern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 02:40.
Give yourself enough time to make your CEB to PVG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
China Eastern is your ticket to exploring Shanghai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this popular airline.
China Eastern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 96.15% of services arriving as scheduled, China Eastern has the best on-time performance for CEB to PVG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CEB and PVG:
Guangzhou Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is 96 €. A return fare right now is 181 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CEB to PVG by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CEB to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
When it comes to Mactan-Cebu International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Cebu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CEB? If you're catching an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CEB to PVG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.