Cheap flights from General Santos to Manila from £47

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Sun, May 31
General Santos GESManila MNL
£47
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Tue, Jun 9
General Santos GESManila MNL
£47
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Tue, Jun 2
General Santos GESManila MNL
£47
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Sun, Jun 7
General Santos GESManila MNL
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Sat, May 30
General Santos GESManila MNL
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Mon, Jun 1
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Sat, Jun 6 – Thu, Jun 11
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£93
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
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£93
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Sat, Jun 6 – Wed, Jun 10
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£94
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
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Sun, Jun 7 – Wed, Jun 10
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
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How much do flights to Manila cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£47

Cheapest round-trip

£93

Average round-trip

£94

Nonstop flights in May

£47 – £309

Most popular airline

Cebu Pacific

Getting from Manila airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: bus and jeepney.

Manila is served by Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), located approximately 7 km south of the city center. The airport handles all major domestic and international flights to the Philippine capital. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, jeepneys, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy throughout the day in Metro Manila.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-90 min

₱350-₱600 (fixed rate by zone; pay at airport counter)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fixed fare, no haggling

20-90 min

₱150-₱400 (metered; flag down rate PHP 40)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget taxi option

20-90 min

₱200-₱500 (surge pricing during peak hours)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based, cashless payment

45-120 min

₱150-₱400 (varies by route and destination)

every 20-30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers, multiple stops

40-120 min

₱13-₱30 (minimum fare; requires walk to main road)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

cheapest local experience

20-90 min

₱1,500-₱3,000 (pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort, meet and greet

20-90 min

₱1,500-₱4,000 (per day; excludes fuel and tolls)

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

flexibility, onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP (approximately USD 1 = PHP 56); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Manila traffic is notoriously heavy; journey times can double or triple during rush hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM).
  • Coupon taxis offer fixed rates and are recommended for first-time visitors to avoid fare disputes.
  • Jeepneys do not enter the airport; passengers must walk to the main road outside the terminal area.
  • NAIA has four terminals; ensure you know which terminal your flight uses as inter-terminal transfers can take 20-30 minutes.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Manila

Depart from
General Santos International
Arrive to
Ninoy Aquino International
Average flights per week
99
Flight distance
1040 km
Worth visiting
Luzon

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from General Santos to Manila in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Cebu Pacific
---------------33
Philippine Airlines
---------------23
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Cebu Pacific
4444444
Philippine Airlines
2212224
Weekly flights: 43 totalDaily flights: 6.14 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Cebu Pacific
4444444
Philippine Airlines
2223113
Weekly flights: 42 totalDaily flights: 6 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Cebu Pacific
4444444
Philippine Airlines
2233223
Weekly flights: 45 totalDaily flights: 6.43 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from General Santos to Manila

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Manila

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March31°C24°C
April33°C25°C
May33°C26°C
June31°C26°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
33°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
210
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
98%
34°C27°C
23 May
86%
35°C28°C
Sunday
17 May
83%
34°C27°C
24 May
88%
34°C28°C
Monday
18 May
88%
34°C28°C
25 May
79%
33°C27°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
34°C28°C
26 May
89%
32°C28°C
Wednesday
20 May
84%
35°C28°C
27 May
89%
32°C28°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
35°C28°C
28 May
84%
32°C27°C
Friday
22 May
85%
34°C28°C
29 May
32°C27°C
The distance between General Santos and Manila is 1040 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Philippines AirAsia. General Santos and Manila have 99 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from General Santos to Manila?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between General Santos and Manila takes around 2.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between General Santos and Manila?
The flight distance between General Santos and Manila is 1040 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between General Santos and Manila?
Several carriers operate flights between General Santos and Manila. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from General Santos?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as General Santos and Cebu, Iloilo City, Angeles, Dubai, Caticlan, Kuwait City, Cagayan de Oro, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, Dumaguete, Perth, Singapore, Dammam, Tacloban, Macau, Frankfurt, Puerto Princesa.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Dubai, London, Cebu, Davao, El Nido, Palawan, Bangkok, Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Del Carmen, Denpasar, Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro, Tokyo, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Panglao, Singapore, Iloilo City, Ho Chi Minh City, Bacolod.
What airports are near General Santos?
The main airport in General Santos is General Santos International. It is also served by Francisco Bangoy International, General Santos International, Awang.
What airports are near Manila?
The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.
Which airlines fly between General Santos and Manila?
Currently, you can fly between General Santos and Manila with Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between General Santos and Manila?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between General Santos and Manila, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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