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Manila.$64 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from General Santos International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.
Manila.$66 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $66, select.
Manila.$69 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from General Santos International on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $69, select.
Manila.$71 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from General Santos International on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $71, select.
Manila.$75 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from General Santos International on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $75, select.
Manila.$76 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from General Santos International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $76, select.
Manila.$82 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $82, select.
Manila.$96 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in General Santos International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $96, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from $198
Jul
from $75
Aug
from $104
Sep
from $71
Oct
from $64
Nov
from $69
Dec
from $82
Jan
from $160
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
from $66
May
from $98

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General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Alternative routes

Compare routes from General Santos International to Manila below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manila Ninoy Aquino.

General Santos to Manila: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$64
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineCebu Pacific
Average flights per week26

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

The best price we found for a return flight from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino is $64. 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.
2 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.
Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.
As of June 2025, there are 26 flights per week flying from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.
The cheapest month to fly from General Santos International to Manila Ninoy Aquino is usually June 2025.
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 Monday, 13 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific offer the cheapest flight tickets to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

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

  • Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

  • General Santos and Manila are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Flights from GES to MNL start from 07:35 — the earliest with Cebu Pacific Air. The last departure is at 17:10 with Philippine Airlines. In total, you can choose from 98 weekly General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your GES to MNL flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Cebu Pacific Air is your gateway to discovering Manila (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Cebu Pacific Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • Cebu Pacific Air is the most punctual carrier offering GES to MNL flights, with 79.84% of its services landing on schedule.

  • Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Mandurriao Airport is a popular stopover on the GES to MNL route.

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

  • At the moment, $33 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $64. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from GES to MNL, reserve your trip eight months before your departure date.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from GES to MNL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Handy information about General Santos International Airport (GES)

  • General Santos International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GES make it to their destination as scheduled 81.33% of the time.

  • General Santos International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central General Santos. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near GES:

Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's main sights.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.

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

  • From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Manila in February.

  • When booking your flight from General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from GES to MNL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.

Explore more of Philippines

  • Manila is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Philippines you should also see. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.

  • Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another essential stop in Philippines. Start your sightseeing at Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.

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