$42 Cheap Flights from General Santos (GES) to Manila (MNL)

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Cheap Flights from General Santos to Manila (GES-MNL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $42 for one-way flights and $82 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cebu Pacific
Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 25
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$82 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$82
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from General Santos to Manila, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $82 found 17 hours ago
Cebu Pacific
Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 11
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$83 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$83
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from General Santos to Manila, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $83 found 2 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$84 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$84
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from General Santos to Manila, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $84 found 6 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$88 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$88
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from General Santos to Manila, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $88 found 2 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Mon, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 23
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$89 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from General Santos to Manila, returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $89 found 3 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 27
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$91 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$91
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Sat, Dec 27 from General Santos to Manila, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $91 found 4 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Fri, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 4
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$93 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$93
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from General Santos to Manila, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $93 found 2 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 27
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$97 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Sat, Dec 27 from General Santos to Manila, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $97 found 4 days ago
Cebu Pacific
Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 21
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$99 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from General Santos to Manila, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $99 found 5 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Sat, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 17
GES
General Santos
MNL
Manila
$190 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from General Santos to Manila, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $190 found 2 hours ago

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Select flight to Ninoy Aquino Intl. MNL. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 15 minutes. Flights from $190
MNL
Ninoy Aquino Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center15 min
Flights from $190
Flights from General Santos (GES) to Manila (MNL)
Origin airport
General Santos
Destination airport
Ninoy Aquino Intl.
Airlines serving
Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines
Roundtrip price
$81
Distance
646 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 5 mins

General Santos to Manila Flights

The cheapest times to fly from General Santos to Manila

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from General Santos to Manila are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from General Santos to Manila with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from General Santos to Manila

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from General Santos to Manila: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from General Santos to Manila

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from General Santos to Manila in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $42 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap General Santos to Manila flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your General Santos to Manila airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL) cost?
Score cheap return fares from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL) starting from $84. Snag a seat and get ready to go. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Cebu Pacific flight leaving GES on August 4 2025 and touching down at MNL. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from GES to MNL?
The cheapest flights from GES to MNL are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)?
Hop on a nonstop flight with Cebu Pacific Air and go straight from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from GES to MNL?
At the moment, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from GES to MNL is Cebu Pacific. You can book a seat on this route from $43. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from GES on September 15 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)?
When taking off from General Santos Airport (GES), you can pick from an average of 6 daily nonstop flights to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)?
More travelers fly between GES and MNL at 7 AM than at any other time. Looking for a quieter experience? Try choosing a quieter departure window and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from GES to MNL?
Depart on a Saturday if you're looking for the best selection of flights from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL).
What is the earliest flight from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)?
The earliest flight out of General Santos Airport (GES) is at around 7:30AM UTC+8. Hop on this flight and you'll arrive at Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL) at approximately 9:40AM UTC+8. The total flight duration is 2h 10m.
How long does it take to fly from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)?
The average flight duration from GES to MNL is 2 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 650 mi.
What airline has the least delays from GES to MNL?
Consider traveling with Philippine Airlines if you'd like to fly straight from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL) without any holdups. This carrier has the strongest track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 88%. Want real-time updates? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)?
To avoid potential delays on the General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL) last-minute?
Booking your flight from GES to MNL right before your getaway is generally more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your departure dates and times, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a GES to MNL flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a GES to MNL flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, having it all in one place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of stays, then tailor your trip with extras like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from General Santos Airport (GES) to Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)?
If you reserved your GES to MNL flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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