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PEK · East Asia
- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- CNY
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- Low — mostly tourism / balikbayan
Flights from Philippines to China — Visa, Best Time, Routes | 2026
Flights from the Philippines to China
Ang China ay growing tourism + business destination para sa kabayan — direct flights MNL-PEK (Beijing), PVG (Shanghai), CAN (Guangzhou) flown by Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, at PAL. Tourist visa required pero may 144-hour visa-free transit option sa major cities. Off-peak roundtrip economy: PHP 18,000-32,000.
Visa for Philippine passport holders
Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist visa (L) to enter mainland China. Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) sa Pasay City — walang same-day processing sa direct embassy. Fee ~PHP 3,000-4,500 depending on processing speed (regular 4 working days, express 2-3 working days). Required: passport 6-month validity + 2 blank pages, completed Form V.2013, hotel booking confirmation, roundtrip flight reservation, bank statements 3 months, employment cert. Filipinos also qualify for the 144-hour visa-free transit sa Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, at iba pang qualifying cities — kailangan onward ticket to a third country (hindi Pilipinas) at limited to designated administrative regions. Always verify with CVASC bago mag-apply.
This is general information based on public consular guidance — verify current requirements with the China embassy or your travel agent before booking. Not legal advice.
Routes from PH airports
| Origin | Destination | Carriers | Weekly freq | Block hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila (MNL) | Beijing (PEK) | CA, PR | 14 | 4.5 |
| Manila (MNL) | Shanghai (PVG) | MU, CA, PR | 14 | 3.8 |
| Manila (MNL) | Guangzhou (CAN) | CZ, PR | 14 | 2.8 |
| Cebu (CEB) | Shanghai (PVG) | MU, PR | 7 | 4.0 |
| Cebu (CEB) | Guangzhou (CAN) | CZ, PR | 7 | 3.0 |
Multiple direct flights daily ex-Manila to all three Chinese mega-hubs. Cebu also enjoys nonstop service to PVG at CAN.
Best time to fly
Cheapest pockets are March-May (excluding Golden Week) at September-November, with PHP 18,000-26,000 roundtrip on PAL/Chinese carriers. Avoid Chinese New Year (late Jan to mid-Feb), Golden Week (Oct 1-7), at Pasko-New Year (Dec 15-Jan 5) — fares spike 60-90% to PHP 38,000-55,000 plus Chinese cities saturated by domestic tourism. Spring (April-May) sa Beijing magagandang weather; autumn (October post-Golden Week) ay cool at clearer skies. Summer (Jul-Aug) mainit at minsan may pollution warnings sa northern cities.
Currency & on-the-ground budget tips
CNY 1 ≈ PHP 7.85 as of May 2026. Budget kabayan: PHP 2,500-4,000 per day sa Shanghai/Beijing (hostel/3-star, subway, street food). Mid-range: PHP 5,500-8,500 (4-star hotel, sit-down meals). Subway day pass minimal (CNY 18-30 ~PHP 140-235). Cash + cards limited — China is digital-payment-heavy via Alipay/WeChat Pay. Foreigners can now load Alipay with Visa/Mastercard sa Tour Pass mode. Pasalubong: tea (Longjing, Pu-erh), silk scarves, Tiger Balm, jadeite jewelry sa Hong Qiao market.
FAQ
Kailangan ba ng visa ang Pinoy papuntang China? Oo po — tourist visa (L) via CVASC, fee ~PHP 3,000-4,500, processing 4-7 working days.
May 144-hour transit visa ba para sa Pinoy? Yes — Filipino passport holders qualify sa Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu. Need onward ticket to third country.
Magkano ang flight Manila to Beijing? Roundtrip economy ~PHP 18,000-32,000 off-peak; peak (CNY, Golden Week) PHP 38,000-55,000.
Anong city ang easiest for first-time Pinoy? Shanghai (PVG) — cosmopolitan, English signage, Bund + French Concession + Disneyland nearby.
Paano kung walang Alipay/WeChat Pay account? Tour Pass mode sa Alipay accepts Visa/Mastercard. Magdala rin ng cash CNY for street vendors.
Related
- Manila to Shanghai city pair guide →
- Air China carrier guide →
- Manila airport (MNL) →
- Flights to Hong Kong →
Updated 9 May 2026. About the author →.