Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Manila (MNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
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December
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August
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$698
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($305 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Manila?
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Manila may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Manila?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Manila (average of $694). Flying from Melbourne to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MNL?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Manila. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Manila as you normally would.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Manila delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Manila have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Manila flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Manila flights?
Over the past year, Cebu Pacific have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Manila
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manila. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manila. Reviews last updated 1 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Manila, such as Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andPhilippine Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Manila from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to Manila, you will be flying into Ninoy Aquino Intl. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) is just 10.9 km from the centre vof the city. Ninoy Aquino Intl is the only Manila airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 12 airlines have flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Manila round-trip?
Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Manila, with prices starting at $305. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by VietJet Air and Cebu Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $365 and $385, respectively. Users have found that Scoot is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Manila one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $242. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scoot and Cebu Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Manila for a low price.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Manila?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Manila? While on average our users pay $1,844, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $374. The most popular route (Melbourne - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl), is priced around $544.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Manila?
Of the flights from Melbourne to Manila that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Bandar Seri Begawan sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Manila. Guangzhou follows Bandar Seri Begawan in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Melbourne to Manila flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $118 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Manila flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to Manila is Kuala Lumpur. Xiamen sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Manila. Brisbane sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Melbourne to Manila route.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Manila that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Manila flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Manila?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Manila.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Manila?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Manila by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Manila?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Manila (average of $694). Flying from Melbourne to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Manila departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 October 2026.
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