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

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

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

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.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $101 round-trip, compared to $140 via a layover through Iloilo Intl (ILO).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$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 Zamboanga City to Manila most commonly pass through:

• Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Iloilo Intl (ILO) - 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Zamboanga City to Manila route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $95 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $115, a difference of $20. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Zamboanga City to Manila route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zamboanga City to Manila flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Quiapo Church and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 8:24 am
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 7:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 72% above the route average of $103. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zamboanga City to Manila takes 1h 49m, covering 528 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 $83 to $530. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zamboanga City to Manila are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $67.

Evening 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 8h 37m, compared with 9h 17m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Zamboanga City to Manila range from $80 to $147, with an average of $103 over the past 12 months. Anything below $80 counts as a good deal.