Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) to Dipolog (DPL)

Manila to Dipolog is a well-served domestic route on Mindanao's northern coast, run by two of the Philippines' biggest carriers with enough combined frequency that it doesn't need to be treated as a niche booking.

Flight prices on this route

Round-trip fares on Traveloka start from AU$68. With Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines both flying multiple times a week, comparing departure times across both carriers on your travel date is worth doing before booking.

Yearly price patterns

Fares tend to rise around Christmas, Holy Week and October's local town fiesta season, when both residents and visiting family push demand up. Outside those specific windows, this route runs frequently enough to keep prices comparatively steady.

Daily schedule and demand

Between the two carriers, departures are spread from early morning through midday, with Philippine Airlines typically operating the first flight out and Cebu Pacific running later services. Compare both before locking in a departure time.

Airlines on the route

Cebu Pacific runs the more frequent schedule as the budget option, with paid extras for baggage and seat selection, while Philippine Airlines includes checked baggage in its base economy fare.

Direct flights and duration

Both carriers fly nonstop, taking around 1 hours 30 minutes. There's no need to consider a connecting itinerary given how well this pair is served direct.

Origin and destination airports

Flights depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila and land at Dipolog Airport (DPL), within a few kilometres of the city centre, with tricycles and taxis available outside arrivals for the short trip in.

Cabin class

Philippine Airlines offers a Business cabin option on this route, while Cebu Pacific runs economy-only with an extra-legroom seat available as a paid add-on.

Around Dipolog

Dipolog sits on Mindanao's Zamboanga Peninsula facing the Sulu Sea, known locally for Turtle Cove and a handful of nearby dive and beach spots that make it a practical base for exploring the surrounding coastline without needing to backtrack through a bigger hub city.

Travel tips

Since this is a domestic Philippine flight, no visa is required — bring the same passport or a valid government-issued photo ID used to enter the country, and arrive with time to spare during fiesta season when domestic terminals get busier than usual.

Alternative routes

Traveloka also lists Manila to General Santos as another well-connected Mindanao route from the same airport. See Traveloka's Philippines flights page for the wider domestic network.

Why book with Traveloka

Set a Price Alert on this route to catch fare drops, and use Easy Reschedule if your dates change after booking. Local card and bank transfer payment is supported at checkout.