Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is 14 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
You can choose from 17 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to MNL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Manila (and then discovering more of the Philippines!) is easy with Philippine Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Philippine Airlines on this route.
Philippine Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for LAX to MNL flights, with 84.75% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and MNL include:
Beijing Capital Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight is R 4,881. A return fare right now is R 10,074. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAX to MNL.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to MNL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near MNL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Manila. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Manila in September.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport for May if you'd like to go to Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've done Manila, now it's time to discover other parts of the Philippines. Travel around 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to check off its leading attractions. From Botanical Garden & Arboretum to Christ the King and Art in Island, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in the Philippines, consider Taguig, about 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park are key reasons to visit.

