Cheap flights from New Zealand to Manila from $534
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AKL — MNL
3 Oct — 10 Oct1
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Manila
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Manila. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 September 2026.
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Best flights from New Zealand to Manila
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Manila that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 September 2026.
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Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Manila
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Manila. Data last updated 3 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from New Zealand to Manila
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Manila. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 September 2026.
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Find flight deals from New Zealand to Manila
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Manila that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 3 September 2026.
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AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Wed 20/1
14:55-00:20
1 stop14h 25m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$566
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Fri 6/11
14:55-09:40
1 stop23h 45m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$590
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Thu 5/11
06:50-00:20
2 stops22h 30m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$607
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Tue 19/1
06:50-00:20
2 stops22h 30m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$609
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Fri 23/10
11:15-09:35
1 stop27h 20m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$611
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Thu 4/2
06:50-00:20
2 stops22h 30m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$611
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Fri 6/11
06:00-00:20
2 stops23h 20m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$613
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Mon 16/11
07:30-09:40
2 stops31h 10m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
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$619
AucklandManila
AKL Auckland Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
AKLMNL
Auckland Intl
Sun 1/11
14:55-00:20
1 stop14h 25m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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00:00-04:00
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WLG Wellington - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
WLGMNL
Wellington
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06:00-22:55
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Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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00:00-04:00
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Manila?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Manila (average of $1,225). Flying from New Zealand to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,279). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Manila?
The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Manila is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Reviews of airlines servicing Manila
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manila. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manila. Reviews last updated 3 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Manila, such as Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Manila from New Zealand?
For a flight from New Zealand to Manila, you will be flying into Ninoy Aquino Intl. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) is just 10.9 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Manila?
Airlines like China Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Manila in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 15m. The distance between New Zealand and Manila is about 8296 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Manila one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $432. China Eastern flights start at $453 while deals on China Southern start at $549 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Manila?
When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Manila, consider Auckland Intl - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl, Christchurch - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl or Wellington - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Manila that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Manila flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Manila?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Manila.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Manila?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Manila by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Manila?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Manila (average of $1,225). Flying from New Zealand to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,279). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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