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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 02:44
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 13:39.

The flight takes about 15h 34m.

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

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Manila takes 15h 34m, 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 $1,101 to $1,765, with an average of $1,367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,101 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $1,367 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $919 return via Shenzhen (SZX), compared with $1,582 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 $107–$107 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 Airbus A350-900 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%.

Japan Airlines is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Manila route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $572, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• 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) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Los Angeles to Manila. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,267 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,530, a difference of $263.

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 42m, compared to 17h 48m via San Francisco (SFO) and 19h 32m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

Manila is 16 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 and Casino Filipino. 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
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class 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.