Cheap flights to Manila from $479

The flight times that you should expect to Manila Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), Manila, from cities in New Zealand are going to be somewhat different based upon your departure point and the number of stops you will need to make along the way. From Auckland International (AKL) to Manila, Philippines, you should expect a flight time around 16h 50min, and from Christchurch (CHC), your trip time will be about 16h 10min. From Wellington (WLG), you should expect a travel time of about 19h 45min.

While it is unfortunate that there are no direct flights from cities in New Zealand to Manila, there are still some great Manila flight deals that you can find to help you make this trip. There’s a two stop flight that departs from Wellington and has layovers at Christchurch and Singapore Changi (SIN), or you can also take this flight departing from Christchurch with a single layover point at Singapore Changi. From Auckland International, there is also a one stop flight with a layover at Singapore Changi.

Once you arrive at the airport, you are going to find a couple of great options to get you from the airport to the centre of the city. There is an airport bus operated by UBE Express, which makes the trip to downtown from the airport in about 26min for a cost of around ₱ 124 (NZ$ 3.50). If you would prefer to travel by taxi, you can make the trip in one of the many taxis you will find at the airport to the centre of the city in roughly 16mins for a cost of around ₱ 249 (NZ$ 7.15).

A very popular destination for tourists and locals alike in this area is Rizal Park, a very large park that is a great place to take an afternoon stroll, plus there are several events that occur here throughout the year. The National Museum of the Philippines offers visitors an extensive collection of artwork from throughout the world, while the San Agustin Church is a great example of 16th-century architecture; there is also a museum inside of the church that gives a detailed history of this location and all that has occurred inside of the walls. The Casa Manila is a museum offering a history of the Philippine nation, plus there are several restaurants and cafes in this area that are a great place to spend an afternoon.

As a citizen of New Zealand that wants to visit Manila, Philippines, you will need to have a valid passport to enter the country. If you are travelling as a tourist and you do not plan to stay in the Philippines for more than 30 days, you will not need a visa to travel here.

MNL is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A MNL flight refers to a flight to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

Travellers will need to book flights to Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) if they wish to fly to Manila. The Manila airport is 10.9 km from the city centre.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manila on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manila.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manila. One-way flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport typically cost $40, while return flights cost around $97.

A return flight to Manila will typically cost around $78, however they can be found for as little as $58.

For those looking to save time traveling to Manila, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 45 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Manila Airport Hotel by Urban Connect is the closest property to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport).