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Cheapest round-trip
$88
Typical prices: $86-$146
Cebu Pacific
Wed 2/28Sun 3/4
MNL - GES • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$50
Typical prices: $49-$91
Cebu Pacific
Sat 11/3
MNL - GES • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Average duration is 2h 06m
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Cheap Flights from Manila to General Santos (MNL-GES)

 

Cheap flights from Manila to General Santos with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 3:50 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 10mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
6:30 pm - 8:40 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$88Cebu Pacific
Sun, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 2
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 3:50 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 10mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
5:00 pm - 7:15 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 15mnonstop
$89Cebu Pacific
Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 3
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 3:50 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 10mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
6:30 pm - 8:40 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$92Cebu Pacific
Sun, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 6
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 3:50 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 10mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
6:30 pm - 8:40 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$93Cebu Pacific
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
Philippine Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:05 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 05mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:20 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$104Philippine Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
Philippine Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:05 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 05mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:20 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$104Philippine Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 24
Philippine Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:05 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 05mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:20 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$104Philippine Airlines
Sun, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 3:50 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 10mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 4:15 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
3h 45m1 stop Cebu City Mactan Intl
$131Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 5:50 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
18h 40m1 stop Cebu City Mactan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 8:40 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$137Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Jan 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 10:35 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-GES General Santos Intl
2h 10mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:05 pmGES  General Santos Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$143Multiple Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Manila to General Santos flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Manila to General Santos?

Round-trip flights from Manila to General Santos typically range from $86 to $146. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $88, on Cebu Pacific.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to General Santos?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to General Santos. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Manila to General Santos?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to General Santos at $85 round-trip.
•December ($146) and April ($128) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Manila to General Santos the cheapest?

Flights from Manila to General Santos are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice for your flight from Manila to General Santos

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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John Walton

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Expert on Cebu Pacific

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Manila to General Santos flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Manila to General Santos

When to book flights from Manila to General Santos

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Your Manila to General Santos flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Manila to General Santos?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 4:55 am and lands at 7:01 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 7:41 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 06m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Manila to General Santos?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to General Santos:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Manila to General Santos?

    A nonstop flight from Manila to General Santos takes 2h 06m, covering 647 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Manila to General Santos?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Manila to General Santos flight?

    Round-trip flights from Manila to General Santos range from $86 to $146, with an average of $108 over the past 12 months. Anything below $86 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Manila to General Santos flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $108 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Manila to General Santos?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $107 round-trip, compared to $164 via a layover through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Manila to General Santos?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $7–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Manila to General Santos?

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

  • How are flight departures from Manila to General Santos spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Manila to General Santos flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Manila to General Santos changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $88 to $661. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Manila to General Santos looking right now?

    One-way fares from Manila to General Santos are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $65.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Manila to General Santos?

    Flights from Manila to General Santos usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at General Santos Intl (GES).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Manila to General Santos?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Manila to General Santos?

    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 General Santos route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Manila to General Santos pass through?

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manila to General Santos?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Manila to General Santos. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $103 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $114, a difference of $11.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Manila to General Santos?

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

    • Cebu Pacific
    • Philippine Airlines

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Manila to General Santos flights?

    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.

  • Can I choose my seat in advance on flights from Manila to General Santos?

    Yes. Passengers can choose their seats in advance for both Economy and Business class fares on flights from Manila to General Santos. However, Basic Economy fare passengers may have to pay an additional fee to select their seats in advance. The fee will depend on the airline you choose and the fare type.

  • What services are offered to passengers in economy class on flights from Manila to General Santos with Philippine Airlines?

    Passengers in economy class on flights from Manila to General Santos with Philippine Airlines are offered a complimentary meal and beverage service, as well as a selection of in-flight entertainment options, including movies, TV shows, and music. Additionally, economy class passengers can purchase upgrades to premium economy or business class seats, if available.

  • What travel class options are available on flights from Manila to General Santos with Cebu Pacific?

    Economy Class is the standard class available on Cebu Pacific flights from Manila to General Santos. The airline also offers a Premium Economy Class where passengers can enjoy added benefits such as increased legroom, priority boarding and check-in, complimentary meals and beverages, and a dedicated cabin crew.

  • How do I get from General Santos Airport (GES) to the city center?

    Taxis are available outside the airport terminal, and they are the most convenient transportation option for travelers. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Visitors are advised to agree on a fare before departing. Public buses also operate between GES Airport and the city center. Passengers can take a jeepney or tricycle to reach the nearest bus terminal, which is just a short distance from the airport. Buses run regularly, and the journey takes around 45 minutes.

Your guide to booking Manila to General Santos flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $103, about $11 less than Sunday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manila to General Santos trip for February. Fares historically average $85 round-trip in that month - typically $61 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Cebu Pacific. Over the past three months, 87% of Cebu Pacific flights from Manila to General Santos arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 86%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 59m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is a hub for several airlines including Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines, and PAL Express. All of these airlines have their own designated check-in counters where passengers can check their luggage and obtain their boarding passes.
  • Philippine Airlines has a wide variety of movies, TV shows, and games that are suitable for children on flights from Manila (MNL) to General Santos (GES). Families with kids are also given priority boarding, allowing them to board the aircraft before other passengers. Parents can make special meal requests for their children, such as vegetarian or child-friendly meals.
  • Philippine Air Asia, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines offer connecting flights from Manila to General Santos. You can expect these flights to have a layover either in Cebu (CEB) or Iloilo City (ILO).
  • Cebu Pacific allows pets to travel on their flights from Manila to General Santos, but only as checked baggage and not in-cabin. Pets that are allowed to travel in the hold of the aircraft should be booked in advance and must comply with the airline's pet carriage policy, which includes proper documentation, crate requirements, and restrictions.
  • AirAsia Philippines crew members are trained to provide special assistance to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Manila to General Santos. This includes assistance with using the lavatory and moving around the aircraft. Passengers who require assistance with mobility can request wheelchair services and this service is available free of charge.

Prefer to fly direct from Manila to General Santos?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to General Santos Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to General Santos Intl

Monday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Tuesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Wednesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Thursday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Friday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Saturday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Sunday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

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Direct returns

General Santos Intl to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Monday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Tuesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Wednesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Thursday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Friday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Saturday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Sunday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

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