$474 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Manila – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 and lands at 19:22
• Latest: departs at 14:25 and lands at 22:27.

The flight takes about 8h 02m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Manila:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Brisbane to Manila takes 8h 02m, covering 9,336 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brisbane to Manila range from $853 to $1,427, with an average of $1,049 over the past 12 months. Anything below $853 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $1,049 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $878 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with $1,035 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $144–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Manila flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $502, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Fox

Flights from Brisbane to Manila usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Manila route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 31m.

One-stop flights from Brisbane to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Brisbane to Manila. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $985 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,147, a difference of $162.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Manila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Philippine Airlines
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 36m, compared to 13h 16m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 13h 16m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

Manila is 2 hours behind Brisbane (Philippine Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Ermita Church, Rizal Park, and Casino Filipino. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Manila flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Many airlines offer single-stop itineraries between Brisbane and Manila. If you’d like to break up your trip, there are a number of options to choose from, with different airlines offering layovers in different cities. For example, you can enjoy a stop at Singapore’s world-renowned Changi Airport (SIN) if you fly with Singapore Airlines. Flights with Cathay Pacific come with a stop at Hong Kong’s International Airport (HKG), while flights with EVA Air come with a stop at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei.

Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport has a number of hire car options, with kiosks found in the arrival halls of T1, T2 and T3. Vehicles are kept on site at the airport; however, it is a good idea to book your vehicle ahead of time to ensure your car is ready for you. Booking online through KAYAK can also save you money on your reservation, particularly if you book well in advance.

Brisbane Airport’s Skygate Mall is located about 5 km from the airport terminals; however, a free transfer bus can easily get you there and back. Here you can either unwind at one of the many restaurants, browse the shops, pick up some last-minute supplies before your flight to Manila. If you’re flying out late, the supermarket is open 24h.

Brisbane Airport is located about 20 minutes from downtown Brisbane, towards the coast near Fisherman Island. Public transport runs from about 06:00–23:00 and the most convenient of these is the train. The express AirTrain is the most direct, taking about 20 minutes and running every 15–20 minutes from Central Train Station. You can use your GoCards on the trains or purchase tickets at the train station.

You can order your Philippine pesos well before your flight from Brisbane Airport with the currency exchange company Travelex. This can be done on the airport website and you can pick up your cash at the counters in the Check-in Area or Departure Lounge of the Brisbane Airport. Alternatively, there are banks operating from the Manila Airport which can also provide you with currency exchange services.

Luggage and More at the Manila Airport offers storage solutions starting at ₱ 150 (A$ 4.50) for 3 hours. This is available at their counter in the Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall. If you’d rather leave something at the Brisbane Airport, there are storage lockers available in the International Terminal, near the entrance to the car park.

If you’d like to take public transport from Manila Airport to the city centre, you can find both train and bus services. The airport does not have its own train station, but there is a shuttle available that can take you to the nearby EDSA-Taft Station. This will take you to the Doroteo Jose Station downtown. Buses also have services throughout Manila; you can find the bus station between Terminals 1 and 2.