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✈️ Cheap flights to Philippines
Compare fares to Philippines from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Philippines right now
🛬 Airports in Philippines
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNL | Ninoy Aquino Intl | Manila | Main |
| SFS | Subic Bay Intl / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | Olongapo | Main |
| CRK | Clark Intl / Clark Air Base | Mabalacat | Main |
| DRP | Bicol Intl | Legazpi | Main |
| KLO | Kalibo Intl | Kalibo | Main |
| LAO | Laoag Intl | Laoag City | Main |
| ILO | Iloilo Intl | Cabatuan | Main |
| BCD | Bacolod-Silay Intl | Bacolod City | Main |
| CEB | Mactan Cebu Intl | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City | Main |
| PPS | Puerto Princesa Intl / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base | Puerto Princesa | Main |
…and 29 more airports.
Main international gateways are Manila, Cebu (Mactan), Clark and Davao, with some international flights to other cities such as Kalibo, Iloilo and Puerto Princesa; there are no land borders, and domestic flights and ferries link the islands.
📅 Best time to fly to Philippines
Best: December to April is the dry season across most of the country, ideal for beaches and island-hopping.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and November can be hot or showery but less crowded.
Avoid: July to October brings the south-west monsoon and peak typhoon season, especially in Luzon and the Visayas.
Weather by month in Manila
- 30°Jan☀️
- 31°Feb☀️
- 32°Mar☀️
- 34°Apr☀️
- 34°May⛅
- 33°Jun🌧
- 31°Jul🌧
- 31°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep🌧
- 31°Oct🌧
- 31°Nov⛅
- 30°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Philippines
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Manila | 10,766 km | 13 h 40 min | |
| New York → Manila | 13,695 km | 17 h 10 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Manila | 11,740 km | 14 h 50 min | |
| Chicago → Manila | 13,069 km | 16 h 25 min* | |
| Miami → Manila | 14,975 km | 18 h 45 min* | |
| San Francisco → Manila | 11,228 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Manila | 13,212 km | 16 h 35 min* | |
| Paris → Manila | 10,733 km | 13 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Manila | 10,297 km | 13 h 05 min | |
| Dubai → Manila | 6,906 km | 9 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Manila | 4,772 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Mumbai → Manila | 5,135 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Manila | 2,374 km | 3 h 30 min | |
| Sydney → Manila | 6,263 km | 8 h 15 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Philippines
- El Nido and Coron, Palawan – Dramatic limestone islands, turquoise lagoons and world-famous wreck diving.
- Siargao – A surf and island-life hotspot with palm forests, lagoons and rock pools.
- Bohol – Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, river cruises and beaches on Panglao.
- Cebu – Historic city sights plus whale sharks, sardine runs and waterfalls in the south.
- Boracay – A small island with one of Asia's best-known white-sand beaches.
- Banaue and Batad – Ancient terraced amphitheatres and traditional Ifugao villages.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
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Flights to Philippines: questions
What is the main airport in Philippines?
The main international airport is Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) in Manila. Other airports with scheduled flights include Olongapo (SFS), Mabalacat (CRK), Legazpi (DRP).
How long is the flight from London to Philippines?
A nonstop flight from London to Manila covers about 10,766 km and takes around 13 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Philippines?
December to April is the dry season across most of the country, ideal for beaches and island-hopping.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Philippines?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and November can be hot or showery but less crowded.
Do I need a visa to fly to Philippines?
It depends on your passport. See our Philippines visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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