Book Cheap Flights from Manila (MNL) to Da Nang (DAD) - Ticket Prices & Deals from USD 68.56

Flying from Manila to Da Nang

Da Nang has become the easiest gateway to central Vietnam, sitting close enough to Hoi An's ancient town and the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills that many travelers use it as their only Vietnam stop rather than juggling internal flights to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City as well. Three carriers now serve the route non-stop from Manila, with Philippines AirAsia the newest addition to the schedule, which has pushed both frequency and competition up noticeably over the past year. Economy one-way fares start from around USD 68.56, covering roughly 1,400 kilometers.

How much are Manila to Da Nang flights

Return fares typically start from USD 68.56, and with three carriers now competing on the route since AirAsia's 2026 launch, promo pricing has become noticeably more common than on Vietnam routes with a single operator. Booking six to eight weeks out and flying midweek still gets the best shot at a low fare, and it's worth comparing all three airlines on Traveloka rather than defaulting to whichever one you flew last, since the cheapest option can shift from month to month as each carrier runs its own promotional calendar.

Price patterns across the year

Fares tend to rise around Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, when domestic travel within Vietnam surges and seats tighten across the network, and again during the Philippine and Vietnamese summer holiday months of June and July. The shoulder months of March-April and October-November, after the winter tourist rush and before summer, generally offer the calmer weather and lower fares, and this is also when hotel rates in Hoi An and along My Khe Beach tend to soften as well, making it a good window for the whole trip rather than just the flight.

Daily schedule and flight patterns

Between Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippines AirAsia, this route runs roughly 20 to 28 flights a week, departures spread from early morning to early evening. Cebu Pacific carries the largest share of passengers on this route, while Philippine Airlines has historically been the most punctual of the three. Compare all three schedules on Traveloka, since frequency has grown fast enough since 2026 that fixed assumptions about which airline flies which day can go stale quickly, and a route that once had gaps on certain weekdays now runs a noticeably fuller calendar, which has made last-minute bookings easier to find a seat on than they used to be.

Airlines flying Manila to Da Nang

Philippine Airlines flies this route as a full-service carrier with checked baggage included. Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia both operate as low-cost carriers with leaner base fares and paid add-ons for baggage and seat selection. AirAsia's service, launched in March 2026, was the most recent addition, giving travelers a genuine three-way choice on a route that had only two carriers for years before, and its entry has already put some downward pressure on fares across all three airlines.

Flight duration and directness

The non-stop flight takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, a manageable midday hop that fits comfortably into a single travel day without an overnight layover. All three carriers fly it direct, so there's no need to route through Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi unless your itinerary calls for a stop there anyway, and the flight time is short enough that jet lag simply isn't a factor on either end of the trip.

Flying out of Manila

Philippine Airlines departs from NAIA Terminal 2, while Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia use Terminal 3. Since this is an international departure, budget at least two to three hours ahead of your flight for check-in, immigration, and security, particularly during evening peak periods when queues build up fast, and note that Vietnamese customs may ask to see proof of your onward or return travel at the immigration counter.

Arriving in Da Nang

Da Nang International Airport is one of the most conveniently placed airports in Vietnam, only about 3 kilometers from the city center and My Khe Beach. Taxis and ride-hailing apps reach most hotels within 10 to 15 minutes, and several beachfront resorts run their own airport pickup. There's no need for an expensive or lengthy transfer here, a genuine point in the city's favor over Vietnam's other major gateways, where a one-hour-plus drive into the city center is far more typical and adds real cost and time to the start of a trip.

Cabin options on this route

Philippine Airlines offers a regional Business Class cabin on this route with wider seating and a full meal service. Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia both fly all-economy, with optional paid upgrades for extra-legroom seating and priority boarding, worth considering on the return leg if you'd rather not queue after a long, tiring day exploring Hoi An or Ba Na Hills.

Things to see in and around Da Nang

The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, held aloft by giant stone hands, has become one of Vietnam's most photographed structures since opening, set within a hilltop park reached by cable car that is itself one of the longest single-track cable cars in the world. Dragon Bridge spans the Han River in the shape of a dragon and breathes real fire and water most weekend evenings, drawing large crowds along the riverbank to watch. My Khe Beach, right in the city, is a long stretch of white sand that regularly ranks among Asia's better urban beaches, with calm, swimmable water for most of the year. Hoi An's ancient town, about 30 minutes south by road, is a UNESCO-listed old port town of lantern-lit streets and tailor shops, easily done as a half-day or full-day trip, and an evening visit when the lanterns are lit is worth the extra traffic getting there, and the old town is easiest to explore on foot once you're inside its pedestrian core.

Events worth timing a trip around

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, usually held over several weeks in June, draws international pyrotechnic teams to compete over the Han River, one of the city's biggest annual draws and a genuine reason to time a visit around it if fireworks displays interest you. Hoi An's Lantern Festival lights up the old town's streets and river with paper lanterns on the 14th day of every lunar month, a smaller but genuinely charming monthly event worth planning around if your dates align. The Marble Mountains area also hosts seasonal cultural events tied to the surrounding caves and viewpoints, and its network of caves and tunnels is worth exploring even outside any scheduled event, with several viewpoints looking out over the city and coastline below.

Where to stay near Da Nang

My Khe Beach is the resort strip, lined with beachfront hotels and a short walk from restaurants and bars, the natural choice for a beach-first trip. The Han River / city center area puts you closest to Dragon Bridge and Da Nang's own dining scene, better for travelers who want an urban base with easy access to local restaurants. Hoi An itself, though a separate town, is a popular alternative base for its old-town atmosphere, with Da Nang airport still the closest entry point, so staying there simply means a slightly longer transfer on arrival and departure. Son Tra Peninsula offers a quieter, more nature-focused stay north of the main beach strip, with forested hills rising directly behind a much less crowded stretch of coastline, and a scenic road looping around the peninsula that's popular for a half-day drive.

Travel tips: visa, currency, and timezone

Philippine passport holders can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 21 days for tourism under a bilateral ASEAN agreement, with no application needed for stays within that window; longer stays require an e-visa arranged in advance. Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND), and Da Nang runs one hour behind Manila. Keep a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel date, standard practice for entry, and it's worth carrying a printed or downloaded copy of your return flight confirmation in case an immigration officer asks to see it on arrival. Vietnam's power sockets differ from the Philippines' standard, so a compact travel adapter is worth packing alongside the usual essentials, and a small amount of Vietnamese Dong in cash is useful for taxis and street food before you find an ATM.

Other Manila departures worth comparing

If Southeast Asia is your focus, compare this route against Manila to Jakarta for Indonesia, or pair it with a longer-haul option like Manila to Doha if Vietnam is one leg of a bigger trip. For every other route into Vietnam, see Traveloka's full Vietnam flight page.

Why book this route on Traveloka

With three airlines now on this route, Traveloka's side-by-side comparison makes it easy to catch whichever carrier has the week's best fare. Set a Price Alert ahead of Tet and the summer peak, use Easy Reschedule if plans shift, and book through local payment methods with 24/7 support behind you, whether this is your first trip to central Vietnam or a repeat visit.