Manila Flight Deals - Fly to Kuala Lumpur from Just $36 Round-Trip

27 good deals from MNL this week - plus Business Class steals locked inside for Premium members

Your weekly roundup of the best flight deals from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) - March 5, 2026. This week we are tracking 32 live deals out of MNL, with Economy fares as low as $36 round-trip to Kuala Lumpur. Whether you are planning a quick getaway to Asia or a long-haul trip to North America, there is something here for every budget. Free members get access to all Economy budget deals below. Premium members unlock Business Class fares, first-class cabin deals, and expert airport strategies further down.

🌏 Asia - Economy Budget Deals from MNL

Asia has the strongest deals this week out of Manila. We are seeing direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney at prices that are hard to ignore. Book midweek departures for the best availability.

MNL - Kuala Lumpur - $36 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 30, returns Jul 5 (5 nights). Direct flight. 38% below typical price (usually $36-$80). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 30 - Jul 5 | $36 | 5 days- Jun 30 - Jul 7 | $36 | 7 days- Jun 30 - Jul 10 | $36 | 10 days

MNL - Hong Kong - $42 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 28, returns May 3 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Labour Day. 24% below typical price (usually $42-$68). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 28 - May 3 | $42 | 5 days- Apr 28 - May 5 | $42 | 7 days- Apr 28 - May 8 | $42 | 10 days

MNL - Seoul (ICN) - $67 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 1, returns Jun 6 (5 nights). Direct flight. 52% below typical price (usually $67-$212). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 1 - Jun 6 | $67 | 5 days- Jun 1 - Jun 8 | $67 | 7 days- Jun 1 - Jun 11 | $67 | 10 days

MNL - Tokyo Narita (NRT) - $67 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 14 (Sunday), returns Jun 19 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Independence Day.

Best dates to fly:- Jun 14 - Jun 19 | $67 | 5 days- Jun 14 - Jun 21 | $67 | 7 days- Jun 14 - Jun 24 | $67 | 10 days

MNL - Bangkok (BKK) - $73 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 17 (Friday), returns Apr 22 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Good Friday - great holiday timing! 35% below typical price (usually $73-$150). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 17 - Apr 22 | $73 | 5 days- Apr 17 - Apr 24 | $73 | 7 days- Apr 17 - Apr 27 | $73 | 10 days

MNL - Sydney (SYD) - $91 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 17 (Wednesday), returns Jun 22 (5 nights). Direct flight. 44% below typical price (usually $91-$236). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 17 - Jun 22 | $91 | 5 days- Jun 17 - Jun 24 | $91 | 7 days- Jun 17 - Jun 27 | $91 | 10 days

MNL - Singapore (SIN) - $57 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jul 2 (Thursday), returns Jul 7 (5 nights). Direct flight. Typical price range for this route.

Best dates to fly:- Jul 2 - Jul 7 | $57 | 5 days- Jul 2 - Jul 9 | $57 | 7 days- Jul 2 - Jul 12 | $57 | 10 days

MNL - Taipei (TPE) - $52 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 28 (Sunday), returns Jul 3 (5 nights). Direct flight. 19% below typical price (usually $52-$77). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 28 - Jul 3 | $52 | 5 days- Jun 28 - Jul 5 | $52 | 7 days- Jun 28 - Jul 8 | $52 | 10 days

Tip: Many of these Asia routes are also bookable with miles - particularly Seoul and Tokyo. Award Travel Finder tracks the best award redemptions on these exact routes daily, so check there if you want to burn points instead of cash.

🌎 North America - Economy Budget Deals from MNL

Heading to the US? This week has some solid Economy fares from MNL to the West Coast and New York. San Francisco leads as the best value deal at $426 round-trip - 35% below the typical price.

MNL - San Francisco (SFO) - $426 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 7 (Sunday), returns Jun 12 (5 nights). Direct flight. 35% below typical price (usually $426-$875). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 7 - Jun 12 | $426 | 5 days- Jun 7 - Jun 14 | $426 | 7 days- Jun 7 - Jun 17 | $426 | 10 days

MNL - Los Angeles (LAX) - $622 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 20 (Monday), returns Apr 25 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Good Friday. 12% below typical price (usually $622-$787). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 20 - Apr 25 | $622 | 5 days- Apr 20 - Apr 27 | $622 | 7 days- Apr 20 - Apr 30 | $622 | 10 days

MNL - New York JFK - $938 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 23 (Thursday), returns Apr 28 (5 nights). Direct flight. 7% below typical price (usually $938-$1,078). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 23 - Apr 28 | $938 | 5 days- Apr 23 - Apr 30 | $938 | 7 days- Apr 23 - May 3 | $938 | 10 days

MNL - Honolulu (HNL) - $509 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 10 (Wednesday), returns Jun 15 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Philippine Independence Day. 32% below typical price (usually $509-$982). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 10 - Jun 15 | $509 | 5 days- Jun 10 - Jun 17 | $509 | 7 days- Jun 10 - Jun 20 | $509 | 10 days

MNL - Vancouver (YVR) - $577 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 6 (Saturday), returns Jun 11 (5 nights). Direct flight. Around Independence Day.

Best dates to fly:- Jun 6 - Jun 11 | $577 | 5 days- Jun 6 - Jun 13 | $577 | 7 days- Jun 6 - Jun 16 | $577 | 10 days

🕌 Middle East - Economy Budget Deals from MNL

The Middle East section has one standout Economy deal this week - Abu Dhabi at $392 round-trip, nearly 30% below what you would normally pay from Manila.

MNL - Abu Dhabi (AUH) - $392 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 2 (Tuesday), returns Jun 7 (5 nights). Direct flight. 29% below typical price (usually $392-$712). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 2 - Jun 7 | $392 | 5 days- Jun 2 - Jun 9 | $392 | 7 days- Jun 2 - Jun 12 | $392 | 10 days

MNL - Doha (DOH) - $614 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Mar 19 (Thursday), returns Mar 24 (5 nights). Direct flight. Departing in 2 weeks - book fast! ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Mar 19 - Mar 24 | $614 | 5 days- Mar 19 - Mar 26 | $614 | 7 days- Mar 19 - Mar 29 | $614 | 10 days

MNL - Dubai (DXB) - $137 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 11 (Thursday), returns Jun 16 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Independence Day. Typical price range for this route.

Best dates to fly:- Jun 11 - Jun 16 | $137 | 5 days- Jun 11 - Jun 18 | $137 | 7 days- Jun 11 - Jun 21 | $137 | 10 days

✈️ Manila Airport Tip - MNL

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) is your go-to airport for all destinations this week. For short-haul Asia routes like Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Taipei, budget carriers often offer the best prices - check AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines. For long-haul routes to the US or Europe, flag carriers and legacy airlines typically operate the best direct services. If you are flying to the Middle East, Etihad out of MNL to Abu Dhabi or Emirates to Dubai are worth comparing head to head. Always arrive at least 3 hours before international departures from MNL due to security queue times.

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🔒 Premium Deals - Business Class, First Class & More

This week we have 16 premium cabin deals from MNL including Business Class fares to Seoul, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Honolulu, and Vancouver. Business Class to Tokyo from just $468 and Business to Seoul from $450 are among the highlights. Upgrade to Premium to see all pricing, savings breakdowns, alternative dates, and expert booking tips.

✈️ Business Class - Asia Deals from MNL

Asia Business Class is delivering some excellent value this week. Seoul and Hong Kong are particularly competitive, and the Tokyo deal is one of the most notable premium fares we have seen out of MNL in recent months.

MNL - Seoul (ICN) - Business Class - $450 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jul 1 (Wednesday), returns Jul 6 (5 nights). Direct flight. 12% below typical Business Class price (usually $450-$575). Normally up to $786 with flexible dates. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jul 1 - Jul 6 | $450 | 5 days- Jul 1 - Jul 8 | $450 | 7 days- Jul 1 - Jul 11 | $450 | 10 days

MNL - Tokyo Narita (NRT) - Business Class - $468 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Mar 19 (Thursday), returns Mar 24 (5 nights). Direct flight. Departing in 2 weeks - act fast! 52% below typical Business Class high (usually up to $1,573). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Mar 19 - Mar 24 | $468 | 5 days- Mar 19 - Mar 26 | $468 | 7 days- Mar 19 - Mar 29 | $468 | 10 days

MNL - Hong Kong (HKG) - Business Class - $452 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 16 (Thursday), returns Apr 21 (5 nights). Direct flight. Around Araw ng Kagitingan holiday. 13% below typical Business Class price (usually $452-$587). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 16 - Apr 21 | $452 | 5 days- Apr 16 - Apr 23 | $452 | 7 days- Apr 16 - Apr 26 | $452 | 10 days

MNL - Taipei (TPE) - Business Class - $281 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 19 (Sunday), returns Apr 24 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Good Friday. 15% below typical Business Class price (usually $281-$377). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 19 - Apr 24 | $281 | 5 days- Apr 19 - Apr 26 | $281 | 7 days- Apr 19 - Apr 29 | $281 | 10 days

MNL - Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Business Class - $481 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Jun 11 (Thursday), returns Jun 16 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Independence Day. 8% below typical Business Class price (usually $481-$559). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Jun 11 - Jun 16 | $481 | 5 days- Jun 11 - Jun 18 | $481 | 7 days- Jun 11 - Jun 21 | $481 | 10 days

MNL - Singapore (SIN) - Business Class - $484 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs May 5 (Tuesday), returns May 10 (5 nights). Direct flight. Around Labour Day. 17% below typical Business Class price (usually $484-$676). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- May 5 - May 10 | $484 | 5 days- May 5 - May 12 | $484 | 7 days- May 5 - May 15 | $484 | 10 days

MNL - Bangkok (BKK) - Business Class - $551 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs May 5 (Tuesday), returns May 10 (5 nights). Direct flight. Around Labour Day. 7% below typical Business Class price (usually $551-$636). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- May 5 - May 10 | $551 | 5 days- May 5 - May 12 | $551 | 7 days- May 5 - May 15 | $551 | 10 days

MNL - Sydney (SYD) - Business Class - $1,156 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Mar 23 (Monday), returns Mar 28 (5 nights). Direct flight. Departing in 2 weeks - book immediately! 54% below typical Business Class high (usually up to $3,884). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Mar 23 - Mar 28 | $1,156 | 5 days- Mar 23 - Mar 30 | $1,156 | 7 days- Mar 23 - Apr 2 | $1,156 | 10 days

🕌 Middle East - Business Class Deals from MNL

The Middle East Business Class deals this week are headlined by a strong Dubai fare departing in just 2 weeks and a competitive Abu Dhabi option for April travelers.

MNL - Dubai (DXB) - Business Class - $1,013 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Mar 19 (Thursday), returns Mar 24 (5 nights). Direct flight. Departing in 2 weeks! 41% below typical Business Class price (usually $1,013-$2,398). Save up to $693 vs typical. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Mar 19 - Mar 24 | $1,013 | 5 days- Mar 19 - Mar 26 | $1,013 | 7 days- Mar 19 - Mar 29 | $1,013 | 10 days

MNL - Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Business Class - $1,040 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 2 (Thursday), returns Apr 7 (5 nights). Direct flight. Around Araw ng Kagitingan. 40% below typical Business Class price (usually $1,040-$2,426). Save up to $693 vs typical. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 2 - Apr 7 | $1,040 | 5 days- Apr 2 - Apr 9 | $1,040 | 7 days- Apr 2 - Apr 12 | $1,040 | 10 days

MNL - Doha (DOH) - Business Class - $1,176 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Mar 19 (Thursday), returns Mar 24 (5 nights). Direct flight. Departing in 2 weeks! 21% below typical Business Class price (usually $1,176-$1,807). Save up to $316. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Mar 19 - Mar 24 | $1,176 | 5 days- Mar 19 - Mar 26 | $1,176 | 7 days- Mar 19 - Mar 29 | $1,176 | 10 days

🌎 North America - Business Class Deals from MNL

Dreaming of lying flat across the Pacific? This week has Business Class options to San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Honolulu, and Vancouver from MNL. The San Francisco deal departing in just 2 weeks stands out as the most time-sensitive opportunity.

MNL - San Francisco (SFO) - Business Class - $2,481 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Mar 19 (Thursday), returns Mar 24 (5 nights). Direct flight. Departing in 2 weeks - act now! 15% below typical Business Class price (usually $2,481-$3,326). Save up to $423. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Mar 19 - Mar 24 | $2,481 | 5 days- Mar 19 - Mar 26 | $2,481 | 7 days- Mar 19 - Mar 29 | $2,481 | 10 days

MNL - Los Angeles (LAX) - Business Class - $2,822 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs May 3 (Sunday), returns May 8 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Labour Day. 4% below typical Business Class price (usually $2,822-$3,065). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- May 3 - May 8 | $2,822 | 5 days- May 3 - May 10 | $2,822 | 7 days- May 3 - May 13 | $2,822 | 10 days

MNL - New York JFK - Business Class - $2,930 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs Apr 21 (Tuesday), returns Apr 26 (5 nights). Direct flight. Near Good Friday. 28% below typical Business Class price (usually $2,930-$5,205). Save up to $1,138! ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- Apr 21 - Apr 26 | $2,930 | 5 days- Apr 21 - Apr 28 | $2,930 | 7 days- Apr 21 - May 1 | $2,930 | 10 days

MNL - Honolulu (HNL) - Business Class - $2,716 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs May 7 (Thursday), returns May 12 (5 nights). Direct flight. Around Labour Day. 6% below typical Business Class price (usually $2,716-$3,049). ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- May 7 - May 12 | $2,716 | 5 days- May 7 - May 14 | $2,716 | 7 days- May 7 - May 17 | $2,716 | 10 days

MNL - Vancouver (YVR) - Business Class - $2,716 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Departs May 21 (Thursday), returns May 26 (5 nights). Direct flight. 8% below typical Business Class price (usually $2,716-$3,174). Flexible dates can go as high as $8,367 - saving over $5,600. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly:- May 21 - May 26 | $2,716 | 5 days- May 21 - May 28 | $2,716 | 7 days- May 21 - May 31 | $2,716 | 10 days

🗺️ Manila Airport Strategies - Premium Tips

  • MNL is best for all international routes this week - every deal in this newsletter departs from Ninoy Aquino International.

  • For Business Class to the US (SFO, LAX, JFK), book via Philippine Airlines or flag carriers that offer lie-flat seats on trans-Pacific routes. Always compare Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad connecting itineraries for potential savings.

  • Middle East Business Class deals (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha) departing Mar 19 are ultra-time-sensitive - these fares are available in less than 2 weeks and should be booked today.

  • For Asia Business Class (Seoul $450, Tokyo $468, Taipei $281), midweek departures consistently outperform weekend fares in terms of price. Tuesday and Wednesday departures from MNL offer the best yields.

  • Transit tip for MNL: Terminal 3 handles most international full-service carriers. Budget carriers including Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines typically operate from Terminal 4. Always confirm your terminal before heading to the airport.

  • Hidden gem route this week: MNL to Taipei (TPE) in Business Class at $281 round-trip is arguably the best value premium seat in this entire newsletter - short flight, full Business Class service, and well below normal pricing.

  • For North America awards travel, these Business Class cash prices are comparable to or sometimes lower than premium redemption rates - check award availability before booking cash.

Prefer to fly on miles rather than pay cash for Business Class? Award Travel Finder tracks live award availability on routes like MNL to JFK and MNL to SFO daily - sometimes you can find Business Class for 70,000-80,000 miles one-way when cash prices are $2,500+. Well worth checking before you book.

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