Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Manila to General Santos?

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Flights via Iloilo City (ILO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 25m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest layover option from Manila to General Santos?

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Flights via Iloilo City (ILO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 50m. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Manila to General Santos delayed?

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About 17% of weekly flights between Manila and General Santos have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Manila to General Santos flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manila to General Santos flights?

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Over the last year, Cebu Pacific have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Manila to General Santos?

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Cebu City (CEB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱7,066.

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 8

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Manila to General Santos?

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Cebu City (CEB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 100% of 1-stop itineraries from Manila to General Santos on Cheapflights.

Question 9

How popular is this Manila to General Santos flight route?

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The Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to General Santos Intl flight path was viewed by 6,804 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Manila to General Santos?

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A quick flight from Manila to General Santos can take about 2h 05m. Cebu Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₱3,826. Airlines will cover a distance of 1041 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 11

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

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Cebu Pacific, at ₱3,123, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manila to General Santos. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Philippine Airlines. Cebu Pacific is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manila to General Santos, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to General Santos?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to General Santos (average of ₱2,825). Flying from Manila to General Santos in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱4,238). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 14

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Manila to General Santos flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Manila to General Santos

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The most flights from MNL to GES are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in General Santos ranges from 40.0 - 120.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit General Santos when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to General Santos, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Manila to General Santos?

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While on average a flight from Manila to General Santos is generally ₱3,622, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₱1,912. When looking at the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - General Santos Intl), you can expect to pay ₱2,825 for that flight.

Question 19

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

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Consider Malaysia Airlines (80%), Philippine Airlines (75%) or Singapore Airlines (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Manila to General Santos.

Question 20

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Manila to General Santos?

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Manila to General Santos flights have a layover in Cebu City most often.

Question 21

Where are the least popular layover locations for Manila to General Santos flights?

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Manila to General Santos flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Iloilo City.

Question 22

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Manila to General Santos at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 23

What airports do I use to fly from Manila to General Santos?

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You will need to book a flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to General Santos Intl if you want to fly from Manila to General Santos. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) to General Santos Intl (GES) on a regular basis. There are 8 flights to General Santos from the Manila airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MNL to GES to be around 1h 55m.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

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

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Manila to General Santos?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to General Santos from Manila today with Cheapflights!

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manila to General Santos?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Manila to General Santos for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Manila to General Santos with no change fees?

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Manila to General Santos become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	₱3,826
One-way from	₱2,119
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	₱4,532
Good round-trip deal	₱3,879 or less
Good one-way deal	₱2,244 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cebu Pacific	Cheapest₱3,123	Average₱6,183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Cebu Pacific flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest₱3,373	Average₱5,261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights

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