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Cheap flights from Manila to General Santos

MNL — GES
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to General Santos Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manila to General Santos

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to General Santos (GES). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£55

Good round-trip deal

£59 or less

Good one-way deal

£30 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Manila to General Santos

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to General Santos from Manila with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to General Santos

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila to General Santos?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manila to General Santos. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Manila to General Santos may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to GES?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila to General Santos. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Manila to General Santos in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manila to General Santos?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manila to General Santos. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manila to General Santos flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing General Santos

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to General Santos. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to General Santos. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manila to General Santos, such as Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cristian,Aug 2025

MNL - SFO

The biggest issue was the elderly couple that keep kicking, grabbing, and hitting our seats. The other issue was other flyers listening to their devices without headphones. The seats were hard for a 12 hour flight.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cristian,Aug 2025

MNL - SFO

The biggest issue was the elderly couple that keep kicking, grabbing, and hitting our seats. The other issue was other flyers listening to their devices without headphones. The seats were hard for a 12 hour flight.
Cebu Pacific
6.8
Okay
201 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cristian,Aug 2025

MNL - SFO

The biggest issue was the elderly couple that keep kicking, grabbing, and hitting our seats. The other issue was other flyers listening to their devices without headphones. The seats were hard for a 12 hour flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Manila to General Santos flight route?

    The Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to General Santos Intl flight path was viewed by 117 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to General Santos round-trip?

    Currently priced at £37, Cebu Pacific will fly you from Manila to General Santos and back. In addition to Cebu Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Philippine Airlines for as low as £41. Cebu Pacific is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Manila to General Santos?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Manila to General Santos on time: Malaysia Airlines (81%), PAL Express (80%), Philippine Airlines (76%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to General Santos that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to General Santos flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to General Santos?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to General Santos.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to General Santos?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to General Santos by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manila to General Santos

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Manila to General Santos. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cebu PacificCheapest£37Average£62FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest£41Average£61FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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