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How much do flights to Manila cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£297

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£689

Cheapest round-trip

£585

Average round-trip

£675

Nonstop flights in September

£358 – £417

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
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Ninoy Aquino International
Average flights per week
335
Flight distance
11753 km
Worth visiting
Luzon

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
Philippine Airlines
------42424
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
Philippine Airlines
4464646
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 6 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
Philippine Airlines
6464636
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Philippine Airlines
6464646
Weekly flights: 36 totalDaily flights: 5.14 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Manila

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
August29°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
214
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
19 Sep
78%
32°C26°C
26 Sep
61%
30°C26°C
Sunday
20 Sep
66%
30°C26°C
27 Sep
83%
28°C26°C
Monday
21 Sep
80%
30°C27°C
28 Sep
81%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
22 Sep
73%
30°C26°C
29 Sep
84%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
23 Sep
65%
30°C26°C
30 Sep
66%
30°C25°C
Thursday
24 Sep
76%
31°C26°C
1 Oct
89%
28°C26°C
Friday
25 Sep
61%
32°C26°C
2 Oct
90%
28°C24°C
The distance between Los Angeles and Manila is 11753 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Philippine Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Los Angeles and Manila have 335 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to Manila?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Manila takes around 15 hours.

What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and Manila?

The flight distance between Los Angeles and Manila is 11753 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Manila?

Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and Manila. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Philippine Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.

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 Los Angeles?

The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Meadows Field, McClellan–Palomar.

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 Los Angeles and Manila?

Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Manila with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Philippine Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Manila?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles 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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