Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) to Singapore (SIN)

Manila to Singapore is one of the busiest short-haul routes out of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, run by a genuine mix of full-service and budget carriers rather than a single dominant airline. That competition is the main reason fares on this route move around more than on many other Southeast Asian legs from Manila.

Flight prices on this route

Fares on Traveloka currently start from AU$118 for a round trip, with the lowest prices generally on Cebu Pacific and Scoot rather than the two full-service carriers. Because four airlines compete head-to-head on the same city pair, price gaps between the cheapest and most expensive option on any given day tend to be wider than on routes with only one or two operators.

Yearly price patterns

Fares typically firm up around Christmas, Chinese New Year and the July-August school holiday period, when both Filipino travellers visiting family in Singapore and Singaporean visitors to the Philippines push demand up together. Shoulder months outside these windows are usually the better hunting ground for a cheap fare, and booking a few weeks ahead rather than at the last minute tends to pay off on this particular pair.

Daily schedule and demand

Because Singapore is a major connecting hub, this route runs with multiple daily departures spread from morning through to the evening rather than clustering into one or two banks of flights. That spread makes it easier to fit a Manila-Singapore flight around a longer onward Traveloka itinerary. Use Traveloka's date comparison tool to check a few days either side of your preferred travel date before booking.

Airlines on the route

Cebu Pacific and Scoot are the two budget operators, both flying the route with no-frills fares and paid extras for baggage and seat selection. Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines run the full-service side, with checked baggage and meals included in the base fare and a same-day connecting network at each end for onward travel.

Direct flights and duration

All four carriers fly this route nonstop, with a scheduled flying time of around 6 hours 55 minutes. There is no genuine reason to book a connecting itinerary on this pair unless it is bundled with a stopover you specifically want.

Origin and destination airports

Flights depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, split across its international terminals depending on the airline. On arrival, all four carriers use Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), consistently ranked among the world's best-connected hubs, with the MRT running directly into the city centre from the airport's own station.

Cabin class

Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines both offer a business class cabin on this route with lie-flat or angled seating depending on the aircraft, while Cebu Pacific and Scoot are economy-only with a paid-upgrade seat option rather than a true business cabin.

Travel tips

Australian passport holders flying this route do so visa-free for short tourist visits to Singapore, and the currency at the other end is the Singapore dollar rather than the Philippine peso. Singapore sits one hour behind Manila, which is a minor adjustment worth building into any tight connection.

Alternative routes

If Singapore fares are running high, Traveloka also lists Manila to Jakarta and Manila to Ho Chi Minh City as other well-served Southeast Asian legs from the same airport. For more on flying into Singapore generally, see Traveloka's Singapore flights page.

Why book with Traveloka

Set a Price Alert on this route to get notified if fares drop, and use Easy Reschedule if your plans shift after booking. Traveloka AU supports local card and bank transfer payment methods, so there's no need to juggle a foreign-currency card at checkout.