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Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur to Manila flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Manila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Malaysia Airlines
• AirAsia
• Philippine Airlines
• Cebu Pacific

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila may depart from several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB). Flights usually arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 814 return, compared with RM 895 via a stopover through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 77–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 2% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Kuala Lumpur to Manila route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 777 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 886, a difference of RM 110. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur to Manila route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur to Manila flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Afternoon flights for 11%.

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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 04:52
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 03:42.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of RM 814. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Manila takes 3h 57m, covering 3,967 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 434, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Cebu Pacific is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Philippine Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur to Manila flights are:

• Cebu Pacific: 84% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 83% on time
• AirAsia: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 19m, compared to 9h 50m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) and 10h 04m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 71 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Avis
· Thrifty
· Fox

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila range from RM 669 to RM 1,043, with an average of RM 814 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 669 counts as a good deal.