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LAX — MNL
Sep 30 — Oct 71

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Flights to Philippines in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,064

Round-trip from

$881

One-way from

$549
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From New York to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
One-way flight from New York to Philippines

Cheap flights to Philippines in September & October 2023

Search the best deals to popular Philippines cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Philippines in September and October 2023. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
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Philippines 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Philippines found for this year
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Philippines in 2023. Check back regularly for other flight deals.

One-way flights to Philippines

The cheapest one-way flights to Philippines
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Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$863 - $1,065

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlCebu City Mactan Intl

JFK - CEB

JFKCEB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/5

2 stops36h 40m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Mon 3/25

2 stops45h 30m

New York John F Kennedy IntlManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JFK - MNL

JFKMNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/11

1 stop43h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop33h 25m

New York John F Kennedy IntlManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JFK - MNL

JFKMNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/27

1 stop35h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 11/4

1 stop30h 20m

New York John F Kennedy IntlAngeles City Clark Intl

JFK - CRK

JFKCRK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

2 stops37h 00m

Angeles City Clark Intl

Thu 3/21

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCebu City Mactan Intl

JFK - CEB

JFKCEB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/24

2 stops35h 20m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Wed 2/7

2 stops25h 49m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCebu City Mactan Intl

JFK - CEB

JFKCEB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/19

1 stop39h 45m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Fri 2/2

1 stop29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy IntlManila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JFK - MNL

JFKMNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/13

2 stops54h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/26

2 stops53h 15m

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/24

Reviews of airlines servicing Philippines

To help decide which airline to fly to Philippines, see what other customers have to say about XiamenAir, China Airlines and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I love everything except for the chair, its a bit small. Also regarding with the seat reservation too, i requested to reserve and willing to pay extra charge for it but they said it’s all taken but when the day of flight, there were seats available in the leg room

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
123 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I love everything except for the chair, its a bit small. Also regarding with the seat reservation too, i requested to reserve and willing to pay extra charge for it but they said it’s all taken but when the day of flight, there were seats available in the leg room

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
64 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I love everything except for the chair, its a bit small. Also regarding with the seat reservation too, i requested to reserve and willing to pay extra charge for it but they said it’s all taken but when the day of flight, there were seats available in the leg room

ANA
8.3
Very good
153 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I love everything except for the chair, its a bit small. Also regarding with the seat reservation too, i requested to reserve and willing to pay extra charge for it but they said it’s all taken but when the day of flight, there were seats available in the leg room

Japan Airlines
8.2
Very good
401 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I love everything except for the chair, its a bit small. Also regarding with the seat reservation too, i requested to reserve and willing to pay extra charge for it but they said it’s all taken but when the day of flight, there were seats available in the leg room

Korean Air
8.2
Very good
356 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I love everything except for the chair, its a bit small. Also regarding with the seat reservation too, i requested to reserve and willing to pay extra charge for it but they said it’s all taken but when the day of flight, there were seats available in the leg room

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philippines?

The cheapest ticket to Philippines found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

$1,163

February

$1,120

March

$1,129

April

$1,137

May

$1,197

June

$1,587

July

$1,509

August

$1,097

September

$1,053

October

$1,055

November

$1,085

December

$1,497

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Philippines is September. The most expensive month for flights is June. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Philippines?

Average Philippines flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

NYC - MNL

Price

$1,053 - $1,953

MNL

Temperature

78.8 - 84.2 °F

MNL

Rainfall

0.4 - 15.7 inches

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 60 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 Monday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Philippines?

Philippines flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at noon. Booking a flight in the morning will likely mean higher prices.

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 colorful 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).

Philippines climate

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 center, have temperatures between 60 and 90 degrees during the wet season. The temperature range drops a bit in the dry season, ranging between 55 and 73 degrees. Typhoon season lasts from June to December.

Best Time to Fly to 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 73-90 degrees. There is no bad time to visit this part of the Philippines.

Getting 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 colors.

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.

Philippines Travel 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 great 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.

How long is the flight to the Philippines from the US?

The flight from the US to the Philippines varies depending on the city of departure. Direct flights out of LAX take about 15h 45m, while indirect service from this and other origin cities typically has a flight time of about 20h to the Philippines. Philippines flight deals might offer lower fares, but check stopovers and total travel time to avoid substantial increases by choosing discounted rates.

Which cities offer direct flights to the Philippines from the US?

Direct flights to the Philippines are available from coastal cities in the US, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. These flights are provided by Philippine Airlines, and available throughout the week. Other major US cities offer one-stop flights originating from Chicago, Seattle, and other airports, as well. Flights are also available from Delta and other airlines.

What is the best way to travel around the Philippines?

Road conditions aren’t ideal in the Philippines and traffic can make driving stressful for those visiting from the US and other countries. Thus, driving is not the ideal option for traveling once you arrive in the country. Car hire and taxis are much more common, and are available in most major cities and towns. Some airports also offer car hire services, as well. Be careful with taxi fares and agree in advance to the metered rate to avoid being overcharged. There is also an extensive private bus network in the Philippines, but there is no central network or source to find them. Everything from luxury coaches to cheap local buses are available and travelers can inquire at their hotel to find out about available bus routes and times. 2Go Travel handles most of the major ferry services offering transit between islands in the Philippines.

What are some things to do in the Philippines?

The Philippines offers everything from city attractions to outdoor adventures, including the Apo Mountains, which is home to one of the longest ziplines in all of Asia. Guests can visit the rice terraces and small villages of the Cordillera or explore historic old Manila, which offers the remains of the old walled city and the San Agustin church, as well as the ruins of historic Fort Santiago. Mount Mayon and Mount Pinatubo allow visitors to climb a volcano and visit natural mineral springs nearby, as well. Guests should visit Cebu City, which is the second largest in the island country and much more relaxing than Manila. Here, visitors will find festivals, diving, and a variety of other attractions.

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

All US citizens traveling to the Philippines will need a valid US passport to gain entry to the country. Visitors should also have proof of a return ticket or onward travel, and can stay for up to 30 days without a visa by providing this information to immigration officials on arrival. Those who want to stay longer than 30 days will need to apply with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. Do not overstay your passport stamp date or you may be subject to fines or detention.

How popular are flights to Philippines this year?

There has been a 64% increase in demand for Philippines flights over the last year.

Popular areas in Philippines

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