Find Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:05 and lands at 05:00
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 03:40.

The flight takes about 3h 55m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Manila takes 3h 55m, 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.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila range from RM 703 to RM 1,102, with an average of RM 861 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 703 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the RM 861 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 861 return, compared with RM 898 via a stopover through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

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

• Cebu Pacific: 83% on time
• AirAsia: 82% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 82% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 90–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 2h.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 825 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 923, a difference of RM 98.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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 49m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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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.

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

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