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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Manila.$914 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $914, select.
Manila.$970 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $970, select.
Manila.$1,026 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,026, select.
Manila.$1,030 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,030, select.
Manila.$1,035 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
Manila.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
Manila.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
Manila.$1,038 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,038, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from $1,213
Jul
from $1,132
Aug
from $1,038
Sep
from $1,025
Oct
from $1,042
Nov
from $970
Dec
from $1,135
Jan
from $1,101
Feb
from $1,093
Mar
from $1,097
Apr
from $1,086
May
from $1,085

Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino

Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Alternative routes

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

Los Angeles to Manila: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$914
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time14 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airlinePhilippine Airlines
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino is $914. 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.
14 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.
Philippine Airlines flies direct from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.
As of June 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 58 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, Singapore Airlines and Philippine Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 14 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Every week, there are 25 Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 11:00 Philippine Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:40 with Philippine Airlines.

  • 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 with enough time to board your LAX to MNL flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Philippine Airlines is your gateway to discovering Manila (and maybe even some other great corners of Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Philippine Airlines.

  • The most punctual carrier offering LAX to MNL flights is Philippine Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.65% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and MNL include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight is $529. A return fare is currently $914. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to MNL.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to MNL.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MNL:

  • Pick up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before your trip.

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

  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the centre of Manila has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Manila. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Manila, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

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

Explore more of Philippines

  • Quezon City is just one of the many places in Philippines waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.

  • Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another essential stop in Philippines. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.

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