What percentage of Sydney to Manila flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.9% of flights from Sydney to Manila were direct. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this route.

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Manila?

A direct flight from Sydney to Manila typically takes 8 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 6263 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 18 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

How often do Sydney to Manila flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to Manila route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The pricing behavior observed over a 30-day window suggests that this route is one where price fluctuations are common.

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Sydney to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Manila

Only 2% of recent fares for flights from Sydney to Manila were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $703–$1177, with a median of $869. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Manila? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $716. Following closely are March, with a median of $734, and November, where the median fare is $751. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from Sydney to Manila takes about 8h 35m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting flight taking 20h 15m. For the small percentage of direct flights from Sydney to Manila, the non-stop median flight time is also 8h 35m.

The route from Sydney to Manila covers a substantial distance of 6263 kilometers. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, meaning you can expect a longer flight duration compared to shorter regional routes.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Manila

Regular price: A$564 - A$1,886

Prices for flights from Sydney to Manila are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Manila is AUD564-AUD1886. The current lowest deal is AUD550 with Cebu Pacific, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 28.

now A$550

Low A$564

High A$1,886

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Manila

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Manila is May, with a median price of $716. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1475. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$716

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,475

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Manila

Cebu Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Manila

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,106

A$634

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$862

A$595

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$862

A$595

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$862

A$595

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,105

A$634

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$698

A$595

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Manila

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

A$1,797 → A$972

46%

12 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 22

A$1,778 → A$1,093

38%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

A$1,855 → A$1,183

36%

14 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 20

A$1,766 → A$1,126

36%

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Sydney - Manila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Manila are above the typical level of $869.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices.

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $716, followed by March at $734.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 35m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 8h 35m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 5.9% of recent flights from Sydney to Manila are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights.

Cebu Pacific has 1 direct deal available from Sydney to Manila.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Sydney to Manila appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary departure point for flights from Sydney to Manila.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$550

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Manila.

📍 ~46 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$807

Manila main airports to arrive at

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney to Manila.

📍 ~11 km from Manila city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$552

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Clark International (CRK)

Cheapest

Clark International (CRK) is a practical alternative for Manila with established shuttle infrastructure.

📍 ~80 km from Manila (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$593

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$4,187

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$4,127

$2,317

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$4,116

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$4,135

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Manila, Philippines

92% AI deal score

$4,260

$2,452

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$4,330

$2,543

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Manila, Philippines

92% AI deal score

$4,373

$2,556

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Manila is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1123. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $1370. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1255.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Sydney to Manila is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $703. The median price for this route was $869, with 75% of prices being $1177 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable pricing based on historical data over a 90-day period.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Manila, with a median price of $716. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $734. November, while being the most expensive month with a median of $751, still falls below the annual median price of $869 for this route. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

Sydney to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Manila

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Manila

Regular price: A$564 - A$1,886

Prices for flights from Sydney to Manila are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Manila is AUD564-AUD1886. The current lowest deal is AUD550 with Cebu Pacific, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 28.

now A$550

Low A$564

High A$1,886

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Manila

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$716

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,475

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Manila

Cebu Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Manila

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,106

A$634

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$862

A$595

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$862

A$595

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$862

A$595

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Xiamen Airlines

A$1,105

A$634

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Manila

Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$698

A$595

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Manila

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

A$1,797 → A$972

46%

12 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 22

A$1,778 → A$1,093

38%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

A$1,855 → A$1,183

36%

14 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 20

A$1,766 → A$1,126

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Manila

Sydney - Manila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Manila are above the typical level of $869.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices.

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $716, followed by March at $734.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 35m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 8h 35m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 5.9% of recent flights from Sydney to Manila are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights.

Cebu Pacific has 1 direct deal available from Sydney to Manila.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Sydney to Manila appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary departure point for flights from Sydney to Manila.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$550

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Manila.

📍 ~46 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$807

Manila main airports to arrive at

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney to Manila.

📍 ~11 km from Manila city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$552

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Clark International (CRK)

Cheapest

Clark International (CRK) is a practical alternative for Manila with established shuttle infrastructure.

Manila, Philippines

92% AI deal score

$4,298

$2,559

Save $1,739

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Manila

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Manila

Sydney to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Manila

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Manila

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Manila

Direct flights from Sydney to Manila

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Manila

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Manila

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Manila

Sydney - Manila route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May for the best prices.

Direct flights take 8h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Manila main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manila

Best Elite deals to Manila

Feb 28

Feb 28

Feb 28

Feb 14

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 14

Feb 07

Feb 28

Jan 27

Mar 14

Mar 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Manila?

How do I know if a Sydney to Manila flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Manila?

What percentage of Sydney to Manila flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Manila?

How often do Sydney to Manila flight prices drop?

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Flights to Manila from other cities

Sydney to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Manila

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Manila

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Manila

Direct flights from Sydney to Manila

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Manila

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Manila

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Manila

Sydney - Manila route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May for the best prices.

Direct flights take 8h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Cebu Pacific offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Manila main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manila

Best Elite deals to Manila

Feb 28

Feb 28

Feb 28

Feb 14

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 14

Feb 07

Feb 28

Jan 27

Mar 14

Mar 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Manila?

How do I know if a Sydney to Manila flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Manila?