International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Manila
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). 7,295 miles, 15h 5m nonstop.
LAX to MNL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,295 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAB6AS3 airlinesUnited, JetBlue, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 15h aheadManila vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Manila
Round trips from $576
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Manila
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 17 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL · first checked bag included
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD, PHX, PHL, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- QFQantasoneworldConnecting via BNE · first checked bag included
- SQSingapore AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via SIN · first checked bag included
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Manila (MNL)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Manila (MNL)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Manila (MNL)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Manila (MNL)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- United, JetBlue and Alaska all fly LAX to MNL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $576; September 2026 is the most expensive at $759 and up, a difference of $183 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 15 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to ManilaLos Angeles to Manila: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Manila?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL) takes about 15h 5m gate to gate, covering 7,295 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to MNL?
United Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MTY, NRT and ICN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Manila?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL), starting at $576 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Manila flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Manila?
Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and MNL on Asia/Manila time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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