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Cheapest round-trip
$94
Typical prices: $85-$146
Cebu Pacific
Fri 11/23Fri 11/30
MNL - ZAM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$47
Typical prices: $49-$96
Philippine Airlines
Fri 11/9
MNL - ZAM • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Average duration is 1h 48m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Manila to Zamboanga City (MNL-ZAM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manila to Zamboanga City

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
Cebu Pacific Logo
10:05 am - 11:55 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 50mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
5:15 pm - 7:10 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
1h 55mnonstop
$94Cebu Pacific
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 1
Philippine Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 6:50 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 45mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 1:05 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$95Philippine Airlines
Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4
Cebu Pacific Logo
5:20 am - 7:10 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 50mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
12:35 pm - 2:20 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
1h 45mnonstop
$95Cebu Pacific
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Cebu Pacific Logo
5:20 am - 7:10 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 50mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
5:15 pm - 7:10 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
1h 55mnonstop
$96Cebu Pacific
Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 20
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 12:20 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 40mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 1:05 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$96Philippine Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
Philippine Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 6:50 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 45mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 1:05 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$96Philippine Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
Cebu Pacific Logo
4:00 am - 5:45 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 45mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 12:05 amZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
10h 45m1 stop Cebu City Mactan Intl
$109Cebu Pacific
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 5:10 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
41h 30m2 stops Davao City Francisco Bangoy Cebu City Mactan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 12:35 amZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
6h 45m1 stop Davao City Francisco Bangoy
$266Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 5:10 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
11h 00m2 stops Cagayan de Oro Laguindingan Cebu City Mactan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 2:05 amZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
8h 25m1 stop Cebu City Mactan Intl
$350Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sun, Jan 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 10:00 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
10h 20m2 stops Davao City Francisco Bangoy Cebu City Mactan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 3:55 amZAM  Zamboanga City-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
10h 05m1 stop Davao City Francisco Bangoy
$384Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Manila to Zamboanga City 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 Zamboanga City?

Round-trip flights from Manila to Zamboanga City typically range from $85 to $146. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $94, on Cebu Pacific.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City at $78 round-trip.
•May ($149) and December ($139) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 91% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Manila to Zamboanga City the cheapest?

Flights from Manila to Zamboanga City are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Manila to Zamboanga City

 
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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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 Zamboanga City flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$47
Beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Manila to Zamboanga City

When to book flights from Manila to Zamboanga City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manila to Zamboanga City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Manila to Zamboanga City 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 Zamboanga City?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 4:00 am and lands at 5:48 am
    • Latest: departs at 3:15 pm and lands at 5:03 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 48m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Manila to Zamboanga City.

  • How long is a flight from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    A nonstop flight from Manila to Zamboanga City takes 1h 48m, covering 528 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    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 Zamboanga City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Manila to Zamboanga City range from $85 to $146, with an average of $106 over the past 12 months. Anything below $85 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Manila to Zamboanga City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $106 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $104 round-trip, compared to $151 via a layover through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$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 Zamboanga City?

    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.

  • How are flight departures from Manila to Zamboanga City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Manila to Zamboanga City flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 12%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Manila to Zamboanga City 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 $94 to $590. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Manila to Zamboanga City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Manila to Zamboanga City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Manila to Zamboanga City?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Manila to Zamboanga City?

    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 Zamboanga City route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Manila to Zamboanga City pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Manila to Zamboanga City 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 Zamboanga City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Manila to Zamboanga City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $98 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $115, a difference of $17.

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

  • What airlines fly from Manila to Zamboanga City?

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

    • Cebu Pacific
    • Philippine Airlines

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Manila to Zamboanga City 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

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

  • What other cities can I visit from Zamboanga City Airport (ZAM)?

    Zamboanga City (ZAM) is a central transportation hub. Thus, upon landing, you can visit several other cities and towns by bus, taxi, or rental car. For example, you can conveniently visit Cebu City, Bacoor, Roxas City, Vigan City, Davao City, Quezon City, Makati, and Baguio.

  • Which airlines operating from Manila to Zamboanga City are pet-friendly?

    If you wish to travel with your pet from Manila to Zamboanga City, consider booking your flight with Philippine Airlines. The airline is dedicated to providing its furry passengers safe and comfortable air trips. The carrier allows you to travel with your medically-certified service dog. Other pets will travel in the cargo hold for safety and comfort.

  • Which airlines operating from Manila to Zamboanga City are sustainable?

    Cebu Pacific operates flight sustainability from Manila to Zamboanga City. Its sustainability efforts include the pledge to use blended SAF for its entire commercial network by 2030 and to transition to an all-NEO fleet by 2028. The airline also makes sizable investments to achieve its sustainability goals, including improving baggage handling.

  • How convenient is landing at Zamboanga City (ZAM) at night?

    When you arrive late at Zamboanga City Airport (ZAM), consider getting a nearby hotel to sleep in for the rest of the night because the airport does not permit overnight stays. Krishatel Leisure Inn, Grand Astoria Hotel, and Two Seasons Hotel are budget-friendly with great access.

Your guide to booking Manila to Zamboanga City 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $98, about $17 less than Tuesday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manila to Zamboanga City trip for February. Fares historically average $78 round-trip in that month - typically $71 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Philippine Airlines. Over the past three months, 92% of Philippine Airlines flights from Manila to Zamboanga City arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 85%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 42m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Zamboanga City Airport.

    • Marcian Garden Hotel
    • Ever O Business Hotel
    • Grand Astoria Hotel
  • Flights from Manila to Zamboanga City originate from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and end at Zamboanga City Airport (ZAM). Multiple airlines operate various flight options on the route, including Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Korean Air, and Cebgo.
  • Although the journey from Manila to Zamboanga City is usually shorter, multiple airlines operate layover flights. However, these layover cities vary from airline to airline and according to specific flight routes and schedules. For instance, when you board Philippine Airlines, the most popular layover airport is Cebu City Mactan International Airport (CEB). AirAsia must stop at Iloilo City Mandurriao (ILO) and Bacolod (BCD), while Cebu mostly opts for Davao City Francisco Bangoy (DVO).
  • Since ZAM is a major hub for Philippine Airlines, consider traveling with this airline to enjoy unlimited lounge amenities when you land. Specifically, Business Class and First Class travelers gain leeway to enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and snacks. Digital magazines and entertainment are also provided.
  • All airlines flying from Manila to Zamboanga City operate accessible flights. For instance, if you book your flight ticket with China Airlines, you will enjoy seamless and comfortable air travel because the airline has well-trained staff to provide meet-and-assist services. The airline also provides wheelchairs to facilitate mobility from airport check-in to departure. Trained airline staff will help you deplane upon landing at ZAM.
  • Suppose you live far from the airport and have an early morning flight; consider booking a nearby hotel to avoid the inconvenience of commuting in the morning. Manila Airport Hotel, Maxims Hotel, and Savoy Hotel Manila offer affordable access to the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Manila to Zamboanga City?

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

Direct departures

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Zamboanga City

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

Zamboanga City 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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