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Philippine Airlines is adopting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and targets zero net carbon emissions by 2050. The company practices sustainability through energy efficiency in ground and flight operations to prevent climate change. Cebu Pacific also offers eco-friendly flights by replacing fossil fuels with SAF and flying a variety of green routes. These airlines use sustainable aviation fuel as an initiative to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.

Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a hub for Philippine Airlines. It connects major domestic and international cities, serving millions of passengers annually. On the other hand, Dumaguete City airport is a hub for Cebgo, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. Thus, many airlines can serve major cities, enabling effective air travel.

Carry-on and checked-luggage policies vary from one airline to another. If you book with Philippine Airlines, you're allowed carry-on luggage with a maximum weight of 15 lbs. The baggage should be at most 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Similarly, Cebu Pacific allows a carry-on not exceeding 15 lbs. The maximum dimensions are 22in x 14in x 9in.

There's no public transport from Dumaguete City Airport to downtown Dumaguete City. The best option is taking a taxi that gets you to the city in about three minutes. Another way to get to the city is by renting a car at the airport. A rental car is the best option if you need freedom and flexibility from the airport to the city.

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

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

Flights from Manila to Dumaguete City usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Dumaguete City (DGT).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to Dumaguete City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $88 round-trip, compared to $124 via a layover through Iloilo Intl (ILO).

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 A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Manila to Dumaguete City most commonly pass through:

• Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Iloilo Intl (ILO) - 23% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Manila to Dumaguete City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 6%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $86 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $91: a $5 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Dumaguete City route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Manila to Dumaguete City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 38%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:38 am
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 8:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 73% above the route average of $89. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Manila to Dumaguete City takes 1h 28m, covering 389 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $71 to $537. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manila to Dumaguete City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $47, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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 Iloilo Intl (ILO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 05m, compared with 6h 30m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

Round-trip flights from Manila to Dumaguete City range from $74 to $123, with an average of $89 over the past 12 months. Anything below $74 counts as a good deal.