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Flights to Philippines in 2023

Find the latest flights to Philippines in 2023, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 623,358 searches and data was last updated on 8 December 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,743

Return from

$514

One-way from

$274
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2023
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Philippines

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Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,091 - $1,483

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

LAX - MNL

LAXMNL

Los Angeles

Fri 26/4

1 stop24h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 22/6

1 stop22h 25m

$1,091

Los AngelesManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

LAX - MNL

LAXMNL

Los Angeles

Wed 17/1

1 stop19h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 6/2

1 stop16h 45m

$1,244

Los AngelesManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

LAX - MNL

LAXMNL

Los Angeles

Sat 24/2

1 stop19h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 27/3

1 stop23h 35m

$1,349

Los AngelesManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

LAX - MNL

LAXMNL

Los Angeles

Tue 16/4

1 stop18h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 6/5

1 stop19h 05m

$1,351

Los AngelesManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

LAX - MNL

LAXMNL

Los Angeles

Tue 30/4

1 stop35h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 16/5

1 stop34h 30m

$1,368

Los AngelesManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

LAX - MNL

LAXMNL

Los Angeles

Sun 24/3

1 stop26h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 22/4

1 stop30h 00m

$1,396

San FranciscoManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Tue 23/1

1 stop31h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 19/2

1 stop26h 05m

$1,483

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 7/12

Average price of flights to Philippines by month

Plan your trip to Philippines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Philippines is currently 644.97 AUD while a return flight costs 1326.01 AUD. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Philippines (average of $553). Flying to Philippines in December will prove the most costly (average of $912). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$992

February

$861

March

$872

April

$890

May

$841

June

$904

July

$873

August

$859

September

$904

October

$852

November

$867

December

$1,387

Reviews of airlines servicing Philippines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philippines. 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 Philippines. Reviews last updated 8 December 2023.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Philippine Airlines, Air Niugini and China Eastern to Philippines to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.4
Very Good
15 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.3
Very Good
153 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.3
Very Good
64 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very Good
130 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

Average temperature in Philippines by month

Plan your trip to Philippines by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. April sees the highest average temperature while January sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

MNL

Temperature

26 - 29 °C

Average rainfall in Philippines by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Philippines by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. Philippines sees an average of 160.83 precipitation per year with the most occurring in July. Precipitation data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

MNL

Rainfall

10 - 400 mm

When is the best time to book a flight to Philippines?

The price you pay for your flight to Philippines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Philippines?

The cheapest day to fly to Philippines is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Friday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Philippines?

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Philippines trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Philippines?

The most popular flight destinations in Philippines are Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, Angeles City and Boracay.

Philippines insider information

  • Great spots for surfers include Cloud 9 and Tuason Point on Siargao Island, Majestics in Catanduanes and Cemento in Baler, Aurora. El Nido on Palawan Island is said to be the best diving spot in the Philippines. Also on Palawan is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, on the Unesco World Heritage list, featuring a limestone karst landscape with an underground river.
  • A super spot for diving is Subic Bay, on the west coast of Luzon, which has a fantastic combination of wrecks such as San Quintin, a 19th-century Spanish gunboat; Oryoku Maru, a Japanese luxury liner; and New York, the ex-USS.
  • The rice terraces of the Cordilleras in Northern Luzonare more than 2,000 years old and are still in use by the Ifugao people. The terraces are fed by an irrigation system from rainforests above the terraces. A World Heritage Site, they are noted for their altitude (up to 1,500 metres) and very steep slopes (up to 70 degrees). The World Heritage Site is composed of four sites at: Banaue (Batad and Bangaan), Mayoyao (Mayoyao Central), Klangan (Nagacadan) and Hungduan.
  • Manila is the capital and within it is Intramuros, a walled city built by the Spanish in the 16th century. It was mostly destroyed during World War II, but restored in the 1980s and now has the best remnants of the Spanish era. Manila also has several museums including the National Museum and the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The American Military Cemetery and Memorial has the largest number of WWII graves; more than 17,000 soldiers lie here. Marikina City Footwear Museum is in the shoemaking district of greater Manila. The museum has about 200 pairs of shoes that used to belong to former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
  • Cebu is where Ferdinand Magellan, the explorer, first planted the flag – and a large Christian cross – for Spain in 1521. The cross hangs in a small chapel beside the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino on Magallanes Street.

When to fly to the Philippines?

Peak season: The best time to visit the Philippines and the northern and central islands is during the dry season when the days are clear and bright and rainfall is minimal. The south (Davao) has no distinct wet or dry seasons. Weather is constant year-round and temperatures are about 23-32 degrees. There is no bad time to visit this part of the Philippines. Reasons to fly to the Philippines: With more than 7,000 islands making up the Philippines, the hardest decision will be which ones to visit. Manila is the capital and the main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The country’s people are warm, hospitable and family-minded; its cuisine is a delicious blend of Chinese, Spanish, Mexican, Japanese, Indonesian and Indian. The islands have several international gateways. Ninoy Aquino is the airport at which many flights to the Philippines (and its capital Manila) land. Mactan in Cebu handles flights from Japan, Singapore, and Australia, Davao – regular flights from Indonesia and Singapore. Manila, on Luzon, boasts one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. Intramuros, the walled city, covering almost 160 acres, was built by the Spanish in 1571. Damaged during the Second World War, restoration work was started by Imelda Marcos, of shoe fame. Manila Cathedral is at the centre and Fort Santiago at the northwestern tip. Its colourful Chinatown is north of the Pasig river. The islands have some of the best diving. Internationally recognised spots include Tubbataha Reef; Malapascua Island (Cebu); Balicasag Island (Bohol); Anilao, Batangas; and Puerto Galera (Mindoro).

How long is the flight to the Philippines from Australia?

There are numerous flights that go from Australia to the Philippines so flights can range in duration. Travellers planning to visit Manila from Sydney will find quick flights that reach the destination in 8h 05m, as well as flights that are longer at up to 28h 25m. Flights are also available to the Philippines from Melbourne which can range from 8h 20m in length to 16h 30m for longer flights. Other cities that offer Philippines flight deals include Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, and the Gold Coast.

Which cities offer direct flights to the Philippines?

Several nonstop, direct flights are available from Australia to Manila in the Philippines. Direct flights from Sydney are provided by airlines like Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, and others. Flights out of Melbourne into Manila are offered by Philippine Airlines, AirAsia X, and Cathay Pacific. Travellers starting their trip in Brisbane can choose flights from Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, and Air Niugini.

What is the best way to travel around the Philippines?

Flying is a popular way to travel in the Philippines with domestic flights by Seair, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. Flying is an affordable and efficient way to reach various places in the Philippines like North Luzon, South Luzon, Palawan, and Davao. Some places can only be reached by air travel. Many cities and towns offer taxis and there are many private bus companies to use while in the country. Transport in most cities is offered by pedicabs, jeepneys, and tricycles. Philippine National Railways is the only train operator in the country with services across Southern Luzon to Legaspi.

What are some things to do in the Philippines?

There are many fiestas throughout the year in the Philippines with food and costumed parades. The top options are Dinagyang in Iliono, Sinulog in Cebu City, and Ati-Atihan in Kalibo. Lovers of the outdoors can take a hike up Mount Apo to see the forest, mountain lakes, and waterfalls or enjoy one of the longest ziplines in Asia. Travellers who prefer to stay in Manila can visit Old Manila to get an idea of the history of the country. The Calamian Islands are also a popular destination located north of Palawan. There are numerous shipwrecks there from World War II. Visiting Cebu, the second-largest city, is also popular as the city is known for festivals, guitars, and diving.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to the Philippines?

When travelling into the Philippines from Australia, a passport is required but it only needs to be valid for the extent of the stay. Those coming in from Australia do not need a visa for business or tourist stays of up to 30 days. Those staying longer will need to have a single-entry visa available. Typically these stays can last up to 59 days but this can vary. In addition to a passport, travellers to this destination will need to have a return ticket ready.

What is the climate like in Philippines?

The Philippines have a tropical climate, which varies by region. The dry season runs from November to April, and the wet season from May to October. Northern islands such as Baguio and Luzon, as well as the centre, have temperatures between 16 and 32 degrees during the wet season. The temperature range drops a bit in the dry season, ranging between 13 and 23 degrees. Typhoon season lasts from June to December.

What is the best way to travel around Philippines?

Domestic flights are a good way to get around the Philippines. Charter (helicopter and small-to-medium sized airplanes) flights are also available. Ferry services connect the islands while cruise liners dock at the port of Manila. The Metrotren stretches south to Carmona and Cavite and north to Meycauayan, Bulacan. In Metro Manila, the Light Railway Transit runs from Caloocan to Baclaran. Other ways of getting around the country include taxis, buses, trikes and the jeepney. The jeepney is a classic, inspired by the American World War II army jeeps. When the American soldiers left the Philippines, surplus jeeps were sold or given to local people. The stripped-down jeeps were fitted with seats, decorated with ornaments and painted in bright colours. The calesa is a rather touristy way of getting around. It is a traditional horse-drawn carriage brightly decorated that was introduced during the years that Spain was ruler.

How popular are flights to Philippines this year?

There has been a 146% increase in demand for Philippines flights over the last year.

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