Cheap Flights from Manila (MNL) to Cotabato (CBO)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $173. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manila Ninoy Aquino to Cotabato flights are currently cheapest in August.

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

Manila to Cotabato: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$172
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 46 mins
Most popular airlinePAL Express
Average flights per week27

Finding cheap flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino to Cotabato: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino to Cotabato is $172. 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.
1 hour and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Manila Ninoy Aquino to Cotabato.
PAL Express and Philippine Airlines fly direct from Manila Ninoy Aquino to Cotabato.
As of July 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino to Cotabato.
The cheapest month to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino to Cotabato is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cotabato is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Philippine Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cotabato.

Travelling from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Cotabato Airport (CBO): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Take your pick of 14 weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport flights. The 04:50 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 09:20.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MNL to CBO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Travelling during a peak time like May? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Getting to Cotabato (and then discovering more of the Philippines!) is a snap with Philippine Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport.

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

  • Philippine Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for MNL to CBO flights, with 85.12% of services landing as scheduled.

  • If you want to check out another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Mactan-Cebu International Airport is a well-known stop between MNL and CBO.

Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)

  • Of the departures from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport from central Manila, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MNL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Cotabato Airport (CBO)

  • Once your Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport flight has arrived, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Jeamco Royal Hotel-Cotabato is a good option that's not too far from CBO.

When to fly to Cotabato Airport (CBO)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cotabato in September.

  • When booking your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cotabato Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Cotabato, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MNL to CBO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.