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

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 02:32
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 15:07.

The flight takes about 15h 22m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Manila.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Manila takes 15h 22m, covering 18,883 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 Los Angeles to Manila range from $1,048 to $1,746, with an average of $1,314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,048 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $1,314 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $936 return via Shenzhen (SZX), compared with $1,566 for direct.

Philippine Airlines is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Manila flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $108–$112 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Manila flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $563, which is 15% 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 $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Los Angeles to Manila usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Los Angeles to Manila route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 12m.

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Los Angeles to Manila. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,213 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,497, a difference of $285.

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

Only Philippine Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Manila.

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 39m, compared to 17h 53m via San Francisco (SFO) and 19h 18m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Philippine Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Manila flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; 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
• Delta: 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.

The Belmont Hotel is a chic, 4-star choice that is only a 3-minute drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and a 15-minute drive from the popular Ayala Museum. The Holiday Inn Express is a budget-friendly choice that is a 6-minute drive from the airport and a 20-minute drive from Rizal Park.

The quickest and easiest way to travel between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and downtown Manila is by taxi or rental car. The drive takes approximately 50 minutes without any additional traffic, but can often be closer to an hour. It is also possible to use public transportation such as the local bus, which is cheaper but takes closer to two hours.

American, Virgin, and Delta Airlines all have private lounges in the Departures terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. While some customers are able to access these lounges for free, others can purchase access passes at reduced prices.

Los Angeles International Airport has an observation deck referred to as the Theme Building that was designed by the famous Disney Imagineering Company. It is located in the main terminal of the airport and has a popular restaurant placed inside. It can be accessed for free by all travelers and is open year-round during standard business hours.