Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is 16 hours behind Manila.
Flights from MNL to LAX start from 11:05 — the first with Philippine Airlines. The last departure is at 22:30 with Philippine Airlines. Overall, there are 17 weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MNL to LAX flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Philippine Airlines is your gateway to exploring Los Angeles (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Philippine Airlines.
Philippine Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MNL to LAX flights, with 85.95% of its 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 Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MNL and LAX include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is R 6,481. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 10,974. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MNL to LAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights leaving from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MNL:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MNL to LAX in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
San Jose is another standout destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

