Travelling from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) departing from here.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to MNL.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to MNL with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PHL and MNL include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to MNL flight:
The majority of flights that depart Trenton-Mercer Airport land at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MNL and shut your eyes sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar to explore Manila and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
The centre of Manila is roughly 11 kilometres from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
At the moment, $769 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,591. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Philadelphia to MNL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
July is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Plan your visit to Manila in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Philadelphia to MNL flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Manila to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Manila
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Manila:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Manila Cathedral are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Manila itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've visited Manila, now it's time to discover more of the Philippines. Journey about 209 kilometres north to Baguio to tick off its top attractions. From Baguio City to Botanical Garden and Camp John Hay, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the Philippines, consider Naga, about 257 kilometres east of Manila. Haciendas De Naga, Infinite Flora and Asog Vineyard and Resort are among the biggest draws.