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

• Earliest: departs at 4:15 am and lands at 5:59 am
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 7:19 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to Butuan:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Manila to Butuan takes 1h 44m, covering 488 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Manila to Butuan range from $71 to $137, with an average of $96 over the past 12 months. Anything below $71 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $96 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $94 round-trip, compared to $164 via a layover through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manila to Butuan flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $80 to $481. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manila to Butuan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $63, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Manila to Butuan usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Butuan (BXU).

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 Manila to Butuan route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

Most connecting flights from Manila to Butuan pass through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Manila to Butuan. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $92 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $103, a difference of $11.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Manila and Butuan. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

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

• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• PAL Express: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

In case you arrive late at BXU, consider sleeping in one of the hotels near the airport. My Stay Hotel, Go Hotels Butuan, Grand Place Hotel, Almont City Hotel, My Dream Hotel, and Dottie’s Place Hotels are worth booking. They offer affordable accommodation and dining services.

Although the journey is short, it can be daunting without increased accessibility. In that case, consider booking your flight with Philippine Airlines and inform them in advance to count you in. The benefits include meet-and-assist services, a wheelchair to ease mobility before departure, and onboarding services.

If you want to travel from Manila to Butuan in Business Class, consider booking your flight ticket with Cebu Pacific. Business class with this airline allows you to board with a checked bag, and the package includes a carry-on bag. However, since the journey is shorter, you can travel sustainably by booking economy class.

UBE Express Bus is unbeatable if you are looking for a cost-savvy alternative from downtown Manila to MNL. Operated by Air2, the buses take about 1 hour to drop at NAIA Terminal 3. You can use airport shuttles to connect to your terminal. However, if you are considering convenience, hail a taxi. They are reliable because you can't miss one, and they operate 24/7. Taxis take about 14 minutes from downtown Manila to MNL.