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$48+ Cheap flights from Manila to Zamboanga City (MNL - ZAM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — ZAM
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Zamboanga City are usually found in September or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Manila to Zamboanga City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to Zamboanga City (ZAM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$88
(Expedia)

One-way from

$48
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$130

Good round-trip deal

$77 or less

Good one-way deal

$55 or less
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Cheapest flights from Manila to Zamboanga City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Zamboanga City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/123:25 pmMNL - ZAM
Nonstop1h 50mCebu Pacific
Tue 8/196:05 pmZAM - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mCebu Pacific
Deal found 6/28$88
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Tue 8/123:25 pmMNL - ZAM
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/194:25 pmZAM - MNL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$89
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Mon 8/113:30 amMNL - ZAM
1 stop12h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 8/194:25 pmZAM - MNL
1 stop7h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/28$101

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ManilaZamboanga City

MNL - ZAM

MNLZAM

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 8/12

3:25 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Zamboanga City

Tue 8/19

6:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$88

ManilaZamboanga City

MNL - ZAM

MNLZAM

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 8/12

3:25 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Zamboanga City

Tue 8/19

4:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$89

ManilaZamboanga City

MNL - ZAM

MNLZAM

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 8/11

3:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Zamboanga City

Tue 8/19

4:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$101

ManilaZamboanga City

MNL - ZAM

MNLZAM

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 8/19

3:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$50

ManilaZamboanga City

MNL - ZAM

MNLZAM

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 7/19

10:05 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$69

ManilaZamboanga City

MNL - ZAM

MNLZAM

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 7/5

10:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$104

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Cebu Pacific

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Zamboanga City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zamboanga City from Manila with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to Zamboanga City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila to Zamboanga City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manila to Zamboanga City. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Manila to Zamboanga City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to ZAM?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila to Zamboanga City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Manila to Zamboanga City

Explore weekly flight availability from Manila to Zamboanga City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

The most flights from MNL to ZAM are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Manila to Zamboanga City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Zamboanga City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zamboanga City. 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 Zamboanga City. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manila to Zamboanga City, such as Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
881 reviews

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MNL - LAX

This airline has less layovers and faster travel times than other airlines. I had a one way flight. While friends of mine who chose to fly some other airline had multiple stops and layovers.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
881 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
881 reviews

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MNL - LAX

This airline has less layovers and faster travel times than other airlines. I had a one way flight. While friends of mine who chose to fly some other airline had multiple stops and layovers.
Cebu Pacific
6.8
Okay
198 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
881 reviews

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MNL - LAX

This airline has less layovers and faster travel times than other airlines. I had a one way flight. While friends of mine who chose to fly some other airline had multiple stops and layovers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manila to Zamboanga City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    You will need to book a flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Zamboanga City if you want to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) to Zamboanga (ZAM) on a regular basis. There are 7 flights to Zamboanga City from the Manila airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MNL to ZAM to be around 1h 55m.

  • How popular is this Manila to Zamboanga City flight route?

    This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Zamboanga City was viewed by 73 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Zamboanga City round-trip?

    Flying on Cebu Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Zamboanga City, with prices starting at $88. Another option worth looking into is Philippine Airlines, starting at $101 round trip. Cebu Pacific is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    Consider SAUDIA (94%), Philippine Airlines (82%) or PAL Express (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Manila to Zamboanga City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    The cheapest flight price from Manila to Zamboanga City is $41. On average you can expect to pay $85. The most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Zamboanga City), can usually be booked for $96.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Zamboanga City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Zamboanga City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Zamboanga City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to Zamboanga City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manila to Zamboanga City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Manila to Zamboanga City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 30, 2025.
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Cebu PacificCheapest$56Average$79FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$59Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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