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Flight deals from Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International

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General Santos.$86 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.
General Santos.$88 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Oct, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $88, select.
General Santos.$94 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from General Santos International on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $94, select.
General Santos.$95 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Jul.Return flight with Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from General Santos International on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.
General Santos.$97 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from General Santos International on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $97, select.
General Santos.$98 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Jul.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $98, select.
General Santos.$102 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from General Santos International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $102, select.
General Santos.$106 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cebu Pacific departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in General Santos International.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from General Santos International on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $106, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
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Jun
from $117
Jul
from $94
Aug
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Sep
from $86
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Nov
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Direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International

Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International: Alternative routes

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

Manila to General Santos: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$86
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineCebu Pacific
Average flights per week49

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International is $86. 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 8 minutes is the average flight time from Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International.
Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International.
As of May 2025, there are 49 flights per week flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International.
The cheapest month to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino to General Santos International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to General Santos International Airport on Monday, 1 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 8 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 General Santos International 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 General Santos is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cebu Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to General Santos International.

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

  • Book a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Flights from MNL to GES start from 04:40 — the earliest with Cebu Pacific Air. The latest departure is at 13:55 with Philippine Airlines. Overall, there are 98 weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your MNL to GES flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Cebu Pacific Air is your gateway to exploring General Santos (and maybe even some other great parts of Philippines!). Browse the direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Cebu Pacific Air on this route.

  • Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MNL to GES flights, with 67.77% of its services arriving as planned.

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

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport flight is $41. A round-trip fare is currently $86. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from MNL to GES by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

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

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MNL to GES.

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

Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • When it comes to Ninoy Aquino International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Ninoy Aquino International Airport from central Manila, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MNL:

Arriving at General Santos International Airport (GES)

Getting from General Santos International Airport (GES) to central General Santos

  • General Santos International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central General Santos. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

When to fly to General Santos International Airport (GES)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to General Santos in February.

  • The warmest month in General Santos is March, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MNL to GES in July 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

  • You've seen General Santos, now it's time to discover other parts of Philippines. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Davao to check off its must-visit sights. From People's Park to D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Zamboanga is another well-known destination in Philippines and is around 338 kilometres west of General Santos. No journey is complete without a visit to Fort Pilar, Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City and Great Santa Cruz Island.

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