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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightRM 214
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Cebu City

Flights from Southeast Asia to the Philippines: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Southeast Asia to the Philippines 
FreddieFlew with Cebu Pacific
MNL
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TUG
May 2025
If you land on T3, you don't have to change airports as Cebu Pacific fleet of planes stayed on the same airport. Just pick up your luggage and check-in at the counter desk.
AileenFlew with Philippine Airlines
MNL
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CEB
Mar 2025
Take the first flight out to help decongestion during peak hours of the day.
SohanFlew with Cebu Pacific
MNL
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DVO
Nov 2024
Eat before going to the airport. Not many options at T3 in NAIA
Rocky AnthonyFlew with Cebu Pacific
CEB
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MNL
Oct 2024
go early even when your flight will be delayed
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine Airlines
CGK
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MNL
Oct 2024
Make sure you have a ride out of the airport as NAIA whatever terminal is such a hassle, when it comes to public transportation
AndyFlew with Cebu Pacific
SGN
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MNL
Jul 2024
It’s a night flight, if you do want food buy it before also arrives 2am I stayed in the airport until about 6am no point paying and booking a room at that time as you have to go through immigration etc
真洋Flew with Cebu Pacific
KUL
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MNL
Jun 2024
check the previous flight in flightaware so you're not gonna miss the connecting flight
LauraFlew with Philippine Airlines
MPH
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MNL
Jul 2024
Give yourself ample time in the Manila airport.
ThomasFlew with Philippines AirAsia
DVO
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CEB
Jun 2024
Check for the correct gate for your airline.
HFlew with Philippines AirAsia
MNL
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MPH
Mar 2024
To have a hassle free transfer to boracay island . Get a reputable person to arrange payment for all the fees ie terminal, environmental and boat
EvelynFlew with Philippine Airlines
MNL
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BCD
Apr 2024
Come early to the airport just in case for some issues, then you have time to resolve it rather than cram.
MJFlew with Philippine Airlines
BCD
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MNL
Jan 2024
Airports are separate. Theres a free airport bus that can transfer you to the other terminal but the luggage itself you have to bring with you, it doesnt get transferred directly. Download the GRAB app (its like UBER) if you decide to take another form of transportation. Regular taxis will charge you ridiculous amount if youre not careful. GRAB is better.
Andre Johan FrederikFlew with Philippines AirAsia
TAG
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MNL
Feb 2024
Well in Panglao Airport, if you are entitled for premium flex check in counter, there is no line for premium flex check in lane as they closed that lane. You have to fall in line at the regular lane, though it is fast. Senior or special lane counters are very slow
AldrinFlew with Philippine Airlines
LAO
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MNL
Dec 2023
If you are transferring internationally please do your E-travel. E-travel (departing manila)
alvinFlew with Philippine Airlines
MNL
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TAC
Jan 2024
Make sure your return and connecting flights are not close to each other due to PALs reputation for delays and cancelations

FAQs for booking flights from Southeast Asia to the Philippines

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Southeast Asia to the Philippines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Southeast Asia to the Philippines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Southeast Asia to the Philippines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Southeast Asia to the Philippines is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Southeast Asia to the Philippines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Southeast Asia to the Philippines with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Southeast Asia to the Philippines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Southeast Asia to the Philippines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to the Philippines?

    Southeast Asia and Philippines are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Cebu Pacific (1,204 flights per week), Philippine Airlines (825 flights per week), and Malaysia Airlines (431 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in the Philippines?

    There are 40 airports in the Philippines. The busiest airport is Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL), with 45% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the Philippines?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the Philippines is Kalibo Airport (KLO), with an average flight price of RM 97.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Philippines?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the Philippines is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost RM 1,068 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Philippines is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 2,734.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the Philippines?

    The cheapest ticket to the Philippines from Southeast Asia found in the last 72 hours was to Cebu City, at RM 161 return. The most popular route is Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Manila (MNL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 192.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Southeast Asia to the Philippines?

    The cheapest month for flights from Southeast Asia to the Philippines is March, when tickets cost RM 251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 448 and RM 419 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Southeast Asia to the Philippines?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from Southeast Asia to the Philippines, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to the Philippines?

    From Southeast Asia, there are direct flights to the Philippines from 8 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Manila, with 3,161 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to the Philippines are there each day?

    There are around 563 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to the Philippines every day. Most flights (33%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to the Philippines are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3,940 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to the Philippines. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to the Philippines?

    An average direct flight from Southeast Asia to the Philippines takes 14h 18m, covering a distance of 3467 km. The shortest route is Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Manila (MNL) with an average flight time of 2h 00m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to the Philippines each week?

    Each week, there are 131 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 3,809 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to the Philippines. There aren’t any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in the Philippines?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Manila (58% of total searches to the Philippines). The next most popular destinations are Cebu City (17%) and Puerto Princesa (4%). Searches for flights to Angeles City (4%), to Davao City (4%), and to Boracay (3%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to the Philippines

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southeast Asia to the Philippines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Philippine AirlinesOverall score based on 941 reviews
7.0Food
7.1Comfort
6.7Entertainment
7.3Boarding
8.0Crew
Airline reviews

Many movies do not have captions, which would have been helpful when you have to live with the flight engine noise.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
SEA - MNL
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Many movies do not have captions, which would have been helpful when you have to live with the flight engine noise.

Everything was fantastic!!!! I can’t wait to fly home 😃!!!!!

Plane are getting old, almost an hour delay due to technical reson , after all passenger aboard. Took 4 flight on business class this trip and all the planes had an issues. PAL need to improve their planes.

It’s sad how legacy airlines feel like budget airlines now. Cramped space Non reclining seats No inflight entertainment (need to connect via your own device) Saving grace is the crew. Truly nice and sincere service.

Short flight with limited entertainment wasn't that bad. Staff was friendly and plane was clean. Meal was good.

It was great! The flight was on time and had a smoother flight

Crew excellent calling me by name ! Only downside was no inflight WiFi

I was glad that the plane was not totally full.

Boarding and flying on time is the most important need of passengers they did that

Everything was very good but seats are small for a big man!

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

Most passengers going to Dumaguete early are tourists who are some booked thier ferry online. Mine was wasted because of delays cause by waiting on runway before taking off and too long before they let us go down...I could still make it in time if they let us go down early. We are just there waiting to go down the plane for 10-15mins.

We were allowed to board early, seats were spacious and we arrived early.

The seats were dirty. Food on tray table. Late on my first flight and almost an hour early on the return. My driver was unable to adjust and I had to pay for different ground transportation.

I had excellent experienced flying with Cebu Pacific on my domestic flight. However, no food and beverage serve might be due to short travel time of 40 minutes.

No entertainment and not expected. Cabin was very cold which brought the comfort score down

Your check in lines were terrible everything else was great!

flight cancelled.. booked through orbitz, yet orbitz won't handle refunds.. never use them again..

It arrived 18 minutes early. Attendant are good. For baording , they should improve especially carrying thru bus.

Super delayed. Delayed to get the bus, delayed to get off the bus, delayed to take off.

exceptionally good with the particular flight because no delay. hope that happens for every flight

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

Philippines AirAsia is never on-time flight, delayed 3 hours. Everything else was fine though.

Service it was good Lower airfare and discount for loyal customer

Not a good experience. They did not have the food I ordered in advance. The crew is not offer a second snack on a 5 hour flight. The WiFi was either not working or was very difficult to connect to.

The flight was delayed by an hour . Traveling with 75 year old father was difficult and then when he asked for water he was asked to purchase :-) . Overall just an ok experience.

Overall service is good, the only thing I would like airasia to improve is there seating. Their seat handles are broken as well as the back rest

Boarding with air asia is excellent via organized lines by zone except when there is only 1 gate agent and no scanner, only by tearing tickets??? Crazy

The flight was supposed to depart at 9:25. It departed at 9:00. Im glad we were early and did not miss it.

They wouldn't even allow us to bring water from the fountain on board the aircraft.

Premium seats should have legroom this one didn't have it. I had 2 free checked bag but I got charged for while it shows on my reservation

Terrible airline! This airline just ruined our family vacation due to a 12 hours delay as a result of their operational issues.

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