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Among airlines operating Melbourne to Manila flights:

• Cebu Pacific: offers free seat selection
• Philippine Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

Flights from Melbourne to Manila may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL). Flights usually arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

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

• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $595 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $845 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Melbourne to Manila route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $809 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $863, a difference of $54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Melbourne to Manila route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 47 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Ermita Church, Robinson's Place, and Philippine General Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:35 and lands at 08:58
• Latest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 17:43.

The flight takes about 8h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of $828. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne to Manila takes 8h 23m, covering 10,184 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.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $340, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 22m, compared to 12h 35m via Brisbane (BNE) and 13h 36m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

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

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Avis
· Thrifty
· Fox

Return flights from Melbourne to Manila range from $640 to $1,148, with an average of $828 over the past 12 months. Anything below $640 counts as a good deal.