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Flight deals from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $124. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Manila.$124 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.

Manila.$124 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.

Manila.$124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.

Manila.$124 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.

Manila.$127 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.

Manila.$128 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.

Manila.$128 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.

Manila.$129 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Manila.$132 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Jun.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Manila.$132 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 17 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Wed, 11 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 17 Aug, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Manila.$132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Wed, 26 May, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Manila.$132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jun, returning Mon, 28 Jun.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 28 Jun, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Manila.$133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Manila.$133 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Manila.$133 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Manila.$136 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $136, select.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport?

Right now, flights from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport are cheapest in October, November and February, with prices from $124. That's $25 less than you’d pay in July.

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Most expensive month:July

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General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Alternative routes

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General Santos to Manila: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$124
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	2 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Philippine Airlines
Average flights per week	93

Finding cheap flights from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino?

The best price we found for a return flight from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino is $124. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino?

2 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

Which airlines fly direct from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino?

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Qatar Airways fly direct from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

How many flights are there a week from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino?

As of October 2026, there are 93 flights per week flying from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

When is the cheapest time to fly from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino?

The cheapest month to fly from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport on Thursday, 18 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Manila Ninoy Aquino?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Manila?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manila is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino with?

Currently, Cebu Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

Travelling from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
General Santos and Manila are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
You can choose from 45 weekly General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Cebu Pacific Air is the earliest available. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GES to MNL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Manila (and then discovering more of the Philippines!) is a cinch with Cebu Pacific. This popular airline has direct flights from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Cebu Pacific.
Philippine Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for GES to MNL flights, with 90.16% of services arriving as scheduled.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Many travellers pass through Mactan-Cebu International Airport when flying between GES and MNL.

How to find the cheapest flights from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight is $58. A round-trip ticket is currently $124. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GES to MNL.
The cheapest month for flights from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GES to MNL.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.

Handy information about General Santos International Airport (GES)

Of the departures from General Santos International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach General Santos International Airport from central General Santos, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GES. Whether you've booked an early flight from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)

Consider staying in a hotel near MNL if you're taking a late General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar to explore Manila and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila

Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to central Manila has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the most popular month to head to Manila. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from General Santos International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GES to MNL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.

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