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Summary info about Manila flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $418 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $658 |
Fastest flight time | 21h 40m |
Operated By | 2 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Manila airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Manila
Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL)
Typically, flights to Manila from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl, which has an average price of $718
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MANILA FROM LOS ANGELES | September | 19% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Manila costs on average just $585 in September |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MANILA FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 57% more expensive | It costs about $1,125 for flights to Manila from Los Angeles in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MANILA FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 628% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Manila from Los Angeles in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Manila?
The cosmopolitan city of Manila promises a beautiful bayside location and an impressive blend of cultures. Visitors are often overwhelmed by Manila’s traffic and urban sprawl. However, the city offers a generous choice of tourist-friendly accommodation and attractions. Manila experiences a typical tropical climate with distinct wet-dry seasons. At times, there is an overlap of a month or 2 between the seasons. June – November is officially the wet season, characterized by heavy rains and serial typhoons. However, the rains are not constant, and rarely impact travel plans. If you visit in the wet season, you will find less crowds and a lush, green landscape. From March – May, the weather is hot and humid and average temperatures soar as high as 95 degrees Fahrenheit. From late November – early March, the weather is dry and average temperatures are around 80 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a good time to explore the city and its surrounding islands.
The cheapest month to fly to Manila from United States is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $679, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Manila during the month of March, then departing from United States during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $701.
In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Manila is about 56 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $799. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from United States to Manila for as low as $658.
Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Manila. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,042. The most expensive day to fly to Manila is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,323.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Manila is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,115. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Manila is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,262.
When planning your flight to Manila, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of June, July, or August could carry a higher chance of rain, as Manila sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Manila even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out SM Mall of Asia. Popular options when the weather doesn’t cooperate are indoor, family-friendly attractions like aquariums. Manila has Manila Ocean Park nearby for tourists looking for something to do while avoiding the poor weather.
Manila Ocean Park is an amusement park near Manila, and is a perfect place to go enjoy a beautiful day with the family. Consider planning your trip to Manila for the months of May if you have interest in visiting amusement or water parks. Flights to Manila are very popular around then, and it is recommended that you plan early.
Can I fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.
Can I fly back to United States from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Manila flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Manila
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Which airlines fly to Manila?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Manila
Which airlines fly to Manila?
Based on our data, the most popular airlines that fly to Manila from United States are Philippine Airlines, ANA, Japan Airlines and Air China. There may also be other airline options depending on where in United States you’re flying from.
Korean Air Flights to Manila
There are 11 Korean Air flights to Manila in a normal week. The most common departure point is Incheon Intl and the best Korean Air ticket price seen on momondo is $742 (last 72 hours, from Boston Logan Intl, to Manila). Korean Air has a score of 8.8 from 39 user reviews on momondo.
Emirates Flights to Manila
Emirates flies to Manila 18 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Manila from Dubai Intl. Emirates (rating: 8.5, 119 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Manila from. The best Emirates ticket price found on momondo to Manila was from Boston Logan Intl ($764 round-trip).
Airports near Manila
Below you will find all the airports in Manila along with the distance from the city center
Which airports operate US flights to Manila?
There are various large airports within the United States that have flights to Manila International Airport (MNL). From New York, you can fly out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The journey is around 17 hours long. There are also flights offered to Clark International Airport in Angeles, a city in the neighboring region to where Manila is located in the Philippines.You can also get to Manila from the United States departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or the Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The trips are about 14 hours and 30 minutes and 10 hours and 45 minutes long respectively.
Popular routes to Manila
Most frequently searched flights to Manila along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
How to travel around Manila
Manila is a busy and sprawling city with a fairly well developed public transportation system. The best way to get around in the city is to rely on the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) that connect most of the popular tourist attractions and shopping destinations in the city. Fares are based on distance traveled, and range from ₱15.00 PHP – ₱25.00 PHP. When exploring Manila, remember that as long as you can see an MRT or LRT line, you will not be lost.
Metered taxis are available everywhere and you can hail a taxi anywhere on the streets. You can also rely on the app-based services such as Uber. To cover shorter distances, try a ride in one of the colorful jeepneys which are one of the key modes of public transportation in the Philippines. Jeepney fares start at ₱7.50 PHP for the first 4 kilometers. With constant traffic jams, gridlocks, and aggressive driving style of locals, it is best if you can avoid driving in the city and rely on other modes of transportation.
Visa requirements for visiting Manila
Traveling as a US citizen to Manila in the Philippines, you will be required to present a passport. The passport must be in the same name as the boarding ticket. Your US passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from the Philippines. As for the visa requirements to enter Manila, US citizens must obtain a visa prior to entry in the Philippines. The tourist visa allows you to stay in the Philippines for up to 60 days. The process of obtaining it takes about 10 business days and requires paying a fee.
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Currently, there is only one airline that offers direct flights to Manila from the United States. This airline is Philippine Airlines and has journeys from the United States daily. The direct flights with Philippine Airlines to Manila depart from John F Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport. These flights to Manila depart from their city of origin at different times of the day. Due to the extensive time difference, the flights always arrive in Manila the following day.
If you’re not able to get one of the direct flights to Manila from the United States, there are various options with one or two layovers in between. Depending on where you’re departing from, choosing a flight with at least one layover may make your ticket cheaper. For example, if you fly from Los Angeles to Manila on the more affordable airfare, you’ll have a layover in Doha International Airport. However, this option adds about 20 hours to your total journey. You can also find trips from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) that fly with Japan Airlines and have a stopover in Tokyo Narita Airport. These flights are about 20 hours long including the stopover time in Japan.
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