Flying from General Santos to Manila

The distance between General Santos and Manila is approximately 1,042.66 km. It takes around 2 hours 3 minutes on average to fly from General Santos to Manila. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
PHP 2,811
Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific GES-MNL 2h 5m · Nonstop Sat, Sep 12
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Cheapest round-trip
PHP 4,646
Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific GES-MNL 2h 10m · Nonstop Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,042.66 km
Flight distance
2h 3m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from General Santos to Manila in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at PHP 2,811, and round-trip direct tickets start at PHP 4,646.

Top Airlines Flying from General Santos to Manila

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from General Santos to Manila, including Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific offers the lowest prices on this route.
Cebu Pacific logo Cebu Pacific
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from General Santos to Manila according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from General Santos to Manila.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from General Santos to Manila?

The average price of one-way flights from General Santos to Manila purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from General Santos to Manila is February, with an average price of PHP 1,727; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to PHP 2,608.

PHP 2,608
PHP 2,168
PHP 1,727
PHP 1,287
    Cheapest
  • PHP 2,357
    Aug
  • PHP 2,237
    Sep
  • PHP 2,234
    Oct
  • PHP 2,359
    Nov
  • PHP 2,101
    Dec
  • PHP 2,143
    Jan
  • PHP 1,727
    Feb
  • PHP 1,841
    Mar
  • PHP 2,574
    Apr
  • PHP 2,608
    May
  • PHP 2,411
    Jun
  • PHP 2,346
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from General Santos to Manila?

The average price of round-trip flights from General Santos to Manila purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from General Santos to Manila is February, with an average price of PHP 6,401, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to PHP 11,309.

PHP 11,309
PHP 8,855
PHP 6,401
PHP 3,947
    Cheapest
  • PHP 10,420
    Aug
  • PHP 8,057
    Sep
  • PHP 9,089
    Oct
  • PHP 7,726
    Nov
  • PHP 10,784
    Dec
  • PHP 8,711
    Jan
  • PHP 6,401
    Feb
  • PHP 8,569
    Mar
  • PHP 10,443
    Apr
  • PHP 11,309
    May
  • PHP 7,458
    Jun
  • PHP 7,248
    Jul

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from General Santos to Manila?

The average weekly fares for flights from General Santos to Manila on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Saturday offers the lowest fares for flights from General Santos to Manila, while Sunday typically has the highest fares.

PHP 4,993
PHP 4,738
PHP 4,483
PHP 4,228
    Cheapest
  • PHP 4,707
    Mon
  • PHP 4,661
    Tue
  • PHP 4,488
    Wed
  • PHP 4,653
    Thu
  • PHP 4,805
    Fri
  • PHP 4,483
    Sat
  • PHP 4,993
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from General Santos to Manila during National Heroes Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from General Santos to Manila during National Heroes Day.

National Heroes Day is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from General Santos to Manila are available on Sep 1, starting from PHP 2,838.

PHP 3,950
PHP 3,394
PHP 2,838
PHP 2,282
    Cheapest
  • PHP 3,670
    28
    Aug
  • PHP 3,597
    29
  • PHP 3,697
    30
  • PHP 3,950
    31
  • PHP 2,838
    1
    Sep
  • PHP 3,362
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from General Santos to Manila (GES-MNL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cebu Pacific offers one-way fares as low as PHP 2,811 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GES to MNL on Sat, Sep 12), while Cebu Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 4,646 departing on Wed, Sep 16 and returning on Fri, Sep 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from General Santos to Manila with the following airlines, including: Cebu Pacific Philippine Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 3 minutes to fly from General Santos (GES) to Manila (MNL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from General Santos to Manila is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 36 flight per week flying from General Santos to Manila. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Cebu Pacific: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 5J996 (19:06) Cebu Pacific: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 5J998 (08:07) Philippine Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PR454 (10:30)
  • To find best deals on flights from General Santos to Manila, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 12, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 2,811.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Cebu Pacific.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Manila travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from General Santos to Manila is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from General Santos to Manila on August 29, 2026 with Cebu Pacific, with prices starting at PHP 1,835.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Manila, with General Santos International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (GES-MNL) is by far the most common option on this route: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
  • The time difference between Manila and General Santos is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from General Santos to Manila is PHP 3,279. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from General Santos to Manila is PHP 6,035. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter General Santos and Manila, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Cebu Pacificare the most popular budget airlines flying from General Santos to Manila. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from General Santos to Manila

Which airline operates the most frequent flights from General Santos to Manila?

Total number of flights from General Santos to Manila operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Cebu Pacific operates the most frequent flights from General Santos to Manila, with 26 flights per week.

0
8
17
26
Cebu Pacific
26
Cebu Pacific
Philippine Airlines
18
Philippine Airlines
Qatar Airways
15
Qatar Airways
PAL Express
9
PAL Express
Singapore Airlines
8
Singapore Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
8
Malaysia Airlines

How many flights operate daily from General Santos to Manila?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from General Santos to Manila. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Thursday is the day with the most flights from General Santos to Manila, while Monday has the fewest.

51
46
40
35
Highest
40
Mon
44
Tue
48
Wed
51
Thu
48
Fri
49
Sat
49
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.